Originally Posted by
LifetimeCFI
Hey guys! Recently got a phone screen invite with Atlas. few questions:
1. I've heard multiple people mention that they're moving the ATP ride in house for the 737. That should allow for applicants with 25 hours of multi to get in the door. Anyone know if this is actually going on yet? I'm sure the phone screen will clarify this.
2. How long to hold a line as a 737 FO?
3. Any idea how long it is to start training assuming successful interview?
Sorry if these are dumb questions.
1. 50 Hours ME is a hard minimum to apply and receive an Interview. I just asked the head of Talent Acquisition this question a few weeks ago. There is No credit given towards future hours. Not having these hours at the time of the phone screen should lead to a rapid end of the phone call.
2. You can not think Atlas schedules in terms of 121 Pax schedules, where junior FOs are reserve pilots and senior FOs are line holders. At Atlas, reserve lines often go senior as they usually pay the most (albeit not guaranteed).
This past bid, I am seeing April 2023 as the junior FO awarded a Primary Line in CVG. There were 5 more junior that got VTO Rebid (Scraps after Vacation and Training conflicts were removed from other FOs lines).
3. Interview to Indoc, 6 weeks ish... Honestly it is partially on the Applicant, partially on the awarded aircraft. In the interview you have the opportunity to state your availability and a desired fleet. Immediate availability obviously gets you hired sooner than say, at least ten weeks, because I need to be free for my brother's wedding.
Good Luck.