Originally Posted by
JonnyKnoxville
Proof that Atlas Air is the best airline flying opportunity out there. This part of the recruiting advertisement says it all:
"Please note that all candidates offered a position as a First Officer will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.107(5) Sub Part E to determine the presence of the marijuana, cocaine, opiates (including codeine, heroin-6AM, morphine), opioids- hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone & oxymorphone, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines/methamphetamines (including MDMA, MDA) or metabolites of these drugs."
All part 121 airlines are required to administer the DOT pre-employment drug screen. Not sure why you think this reflects negatively on Atlas. I agree it is a crappy company but this is irrelevant.