Atlas Air Hiring
12-13-2012, 05:10 PM
#5011
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
Originally Posted by Gnaw
I understand the 747 crews flow around to different bases and destinations, but does the same hold true for the 767 crews? If you are based at CVG on the 767, does that mean you will pretty much be doing DHL flying most of the time? Do you have to be based in JFK to do the AMC stuff? I think I read the DHL flying was 1 week on, 1 week off. Is that accurate?
Generally, you'll still see 17-day patterns, with long weekend layovers either in CVG or at the outstation. The last bid packet had some variety, i saw lines split from 3/14 days, 4/13, 5/12 and a few 8/9 splits.
12-13-2012, 05:37 PM
#5012
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: B767 CA
Posts: 1,100
In the winter (Northern Hemisphere!!), I carry the uniform leather jacket, and a sweater, and long sleeve shirts. But I ALWAYS carry my swim shorts, and swimming goggles, in case I end up in HNL or Guam, etc.
DC8...eeeww. We wear clean undies on the 767; I can't speak for the guys on the freighter, but certainly on the pax birds!!
DC8...eeeww. We wear clean undies on the 767; I can't speak for the guys on the freighter, but certainly on the pax birds!!
12-13-2012, 05:44 PM
#5013
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Joined APC: Oct 2007
Posts: 94
Originally Posted by captainv
JFK generally does AMC. So far, I get DHL for about a week every two or three months. CVG generally does DHL. But you can't plan on anything, they send you where they need you.
Generally, you'll still see 17-day patterns, with long weekend layovers either in CVG or at the outstation. The last bid packet had some variety, i saw lines split from 3/14 days, 4/13, 5/12 and a few 8/9 splits.
Generally, you'll still see 17-day patterns, with long weekend layovers either in CVG or at the outstation. The last bid packet had some variety, i saw lines split from 3/14 days, 4/13, 5/12 and a few 8/9 splits.
12-13-2012, 05:49 PM
#5014
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
Originally Posted by DC8DRIVER
Seriously though, except when prefligting in AUH in August (48c) the uniform shirts last for a while as you will change into your "cruise clothes" at top of climb (however that is defined by the big cheese).
12-13-2012, 06:09 PM
#5015
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Joined APC: Apr 2012
Position: I will be in the right bunk.
Posts: 203
Originally Posted by cloudsmoker
All good news on the hiring front. On a side note from a swimmer.....how do you guys pack for 17 days???
not cheap but worth it.
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12-13-2012, 06:23 PM
#5016
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: B767 CA
Posts: 1,100
Yep, I've been using North Face, and Columbia, "adventure" clothing for some time now...dries in a couple of hours while I take a nap; packs well, and comes out without wrinkles from the bottom of my bag.
You 747 guys can afford the Exoficio stuff...we can't afford it on the 767 fleet!!
You 747 guys can afford the Exoficio stuff...we can't afford it on the 767 fleet!!
12-13-2012, 09:53 PM
#5017
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: the correct seat
Posts: 1,422
Originally Posted by BayBum4Ever
12-13-2012, 10:30 PM
#5018
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Former AF and ANG, 747-400 FO, 767 CA
Posts: 65
I hear no mention of the "dark horse" , HSV, where I am based. No complaints here. A lot of flying in the 744 and -8. I hold 60 day lines and never sit R2. Just sayin. Only been here a year and 5.
12-14-2012, 03:35 AM
#5019
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Joined APC: Jan 2011
Position: Wind checker
Posts: 763
Originally Posted by DC8DRIVER
... so that's 12 days. After that we pretty much just turn the tighty whiteys front to back then inside out and voila, you've got 12 more days just like that!
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Three washes gets me to 16 days and then I refuse to do any more after that. If I go home with a clean suitcase, the wife comes to expect that....can't go increasing expectations.
12-14-2012, 04:19 AM
#5020
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Posts: 611
Originally Posted by cloudsmoker
All good news on the hiring front. On a side note from a swimmer.....how do you guys pack for 17 days???
Convenient places that I have found to do laundry (please add to the list if you guys have come across others):
ANC
HSV
MIA
HKG
PVG
SYD
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