Originally Posted by 1Wingnut

I have been invited to the upcoming round of interviews, but the recent turn this thread has taken has me worried. I have read the entire thread, and it seems like the recent acquisition of Southern Air really has current Atlas pilots concerned about the future of contract negotiations.

Atlas has been my goal for some time now. I have traveled internationally extensively, and international cargo is my ideal job. Long rotations away from home are not a problem for me, and frequent overnights in HK, Japan, Korea, etc., are something I would enjoy. I am currently a captain on a super-mid jet. I have a schedule and make about $100k/year including salary, 401k, tips, etc. I work with good people, and I like my job. But I have always wanted to get back to mostly international flying, CASS benefits are good, and I would not miss loading mountains of suitcases. I am not really a major airline kind of guy - spending time in a passenger terminal everyday does not appeal to me.

Three months ago, going to Atlas would have been a foregone conclusion, a no-brainer. But with what I am reading here lately, I'm starting to wonder. What I would like to ask of current Atlas pilots - what would you do in my position? Can I have a good future at Atlas, or will I be kicking myself a year from now if I go there? Again, I have read this entire thread. I understand things are tense. In the worst case scenario, I would consider time in a heavy type and increased international experience a step in the right direction. Thanks for any insight you can provide.