Atlas Air Hiring
02-26-2014, 11:49 AM
#7982
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Originally Posted by 744driver
Short answer is Yes...don't know the numbers but others might be more informed on that than me.
02-26-2014, 01:16 PM
#7984
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Joined APC: Mar 2007
Position: Capt
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There r a big range of schedules at atlas. While I am sure that my schedule will change, I am currently programmed for 37 days in a row at home...it is mostly because of where my vacation fell in March.
02-26-2014, 01:53 PM
#7985
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Sorry we got sidetracked. Question about attrition. I think most people are waiting it out to see how aggressive we are going to be in pursuing a better contract. Lots of us really love the job and people at atlas, but its hard to pass up the B fund at the majors for the next 30+ years if we don't get one. Nobody is leaving to places like JetBlue, Virgin, etc though. It's only to the big three that I've heard. Flew with a new guy that's in a pool and he said over half of his new hire class has been hired at Delta or United, so attrition is coming soon.
02-26-2014, 06:15 PM
#7987
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Originally Posted by CandlerKid
Sorry we got sidetracked. Question about attrition. I think most people are waiting it out to see how aggressive we are going to be in pursuing a better contract. Lots of us really love the job and people at atlas, but its hard to pass up the B fund at the majors for the next 30+ years if we don't get one. Nobody is leaving to places like JetBlue, Virgin, etc though. It's only to the big three that I've heard. Flew with a new guy that's in a pool and he said over half of his new hire class has been hired at Delta or United, so attrition is coming soon.
02-26-2014, 06:29 PM
#7988
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Joined APC: Sep 2010
Position: 747-400/8 CA
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For what it's worth, a friend just turned down the Feb 24 class for a job a Delta. IMHO the pilot shortage is just starting for qualified applicants due to the future retirement numbers; training numbers and the incredible cost of getting your tickets to work for poor pay as you gain experience; the new ATP requirements starting in Aug; the downsizing of the military and reduction of "qualified" military applicants (for numerous reasons); growth in global pilot demand.... and the list goes on. Bottom line, from what I've seen on the line, if you're under 40 you should (probably) have your apps out. Over you're over 40... well, now it's a crap shoot. Just my .00002 AMU.
02-26-2014, 07:36 PM
#7989
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Position: MD-11
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Interesting article on Qantas. Think this effect Atlas?
BBC News - Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs after A$252m half-year loss
BBC News - Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs after A$252m half-year loss
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