Originally Posted by egothrasher

Good day everyone! I am looking for some career advice, suggestions, recommendations and feedback. The forums have an enormous collective of knowledge and experience which I would love to learn from.

Currently a wide body cargo pilot flying internationally. With a company that has home basing. I have been spoiled by home basing and don't see myself working without it. I have a few options ahead of me and would love advice.

Option 1: Stay with current company. Upgrade here soon to the left seat. The company itself is great, of course there are it's issues. The only issue I see with the current company, is I don't know how much longer they'll be in business. Sure, any company can go under at any time. But, none of us know what's going to happen in the next year, more or less 5,10,15 years from now. Seeing how I have 20+ years left, that can be worrisome.

Pro: Get to start building Pic time. Probably take me at least 2+ years to get that 1000 Pic, which I would need for minimums say at fed ex/ups (that's minimums and not necessarily competitive) Home basing has spoiled me though, and I don't know if I want to have to commute anymore. I don't see myself moving to Anchorage or Louisville or Memphis anytime soon either. I know ups/fed ex would make more money in the long run, and another benefit is the one trip a month eventually. When you get senior enough. I don't know if that's possible with atlas/kallita. I still think as say a 10 year captain you are still working the 17/13.

Option 2: When atlas and Kalitta open their hiring windows, apply. Start building my seniority there. Since it's going to take 4-5 year's to upgrade. Based on seniority vs when the pilot is able/merit. The pay isn't as much as fedex/ups but still decent. I'm not looking to take home 500k+ a year eventually.

I'd love to hear which is better, Kalitta or atlas. I have colleagues working at both, but am leaning towards atlas.

Appreciate all the feedback and for anyone who took the time to read this. PM's are also welcome.