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Old 04-21-2019, 09:01 AM
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hav3atps
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Originally Posted by Atlas Shrugged View Post
This is the frustrating part. I have been here 12 years now and have been a 74 CA for almost 4 years. Those who can leave, and are in an earlier stage of their career, are leaving. But for many of us, leaving is easier said than done.

Almost everyone will tell you that they enjoy the actual job, but the lies and abuse from management, including the absolute refusal to negotiate a fair contract that would stop the bleeding and allow Atlas Air to capture market share, has reached suicidal levels and left most of us shaking our heads.

Everything is punitive at Atlas. I average about 70 hours a month. The only way to make any real money here is work a lot of overtime. But you have to be able to get the overtime which comes and goes in waves.

The pilots are viewed as the enemy by Bill and John which is why we have a toxic work culture here. We will be lucky if we don't kill more people before it is all said and done.

The crazy thing is that pilots come to this site and hear all this, but somehow don't believe it.

Atlas could be one of the best jobs in aviation if only for a fair contract. Many of us are going to have to ride it out one way or another.
I'm listening. With only 7 years left before 65 to get back into this just for an adventure, doesn't sound worth the headaches. Much appreciate your insight. As well as to others who posted productive information. Currentlly work a non flying gig as an avionics tech home every night, mediocre money but sustainable. Had a great flying gig for 19 years but got furloughed a few years back. Best to just be appreciative for the good memories but no longer obtainable at my age. Thank you again...
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