Originally Posted by Holdnorth

NJAX I just interviewed back on the 15th. There isn't any essay anymore. It was a pretty straight forward HR panel and technical panel. Both sessions were fairly short and to the point. They did a very good job at putting you at ease and making you feel at home. I have to say the gouge on this thread was spot on and very instrumental. I was asked, why Atlas? What do you know about our schedules? How will you adapt to our flying? I have prior 767 time so I was asked how would I feel about going to the 767, Tell me some negatives about yourself, tell me about a conflict with another crew member you might have had, are you currently applying for another carrier. They also touched on my resume for a min or two. It was all basic and relaxed.

Technical was relaxed as well. Lot of questions on airport signs and markings. Some runway lighting stuff. ETOPs be familiar with that. Be able to read a METAR, TAF and WX Prog Chart. CAT II and III he only asked a few questions on. This panel seemed very short but he managed to squeeze quiet a few questions out in that time. I hope this helps. I thank the people who put out some valuable information on here and made my decision to come here easy. It gave me a real good sense as to how things are here and how life will be. I am coming from a former long haul operation so it was a easy fit.

Originally Posted by blushark

Hi everyone,

Can anyone recommend a friendly AME in MIA? Was looking at this one:

KENDALL AME OFFICE
10860 S.W. 88TH STREET
SUITE 203
MIAMI , FL 33176
305-595-1300

Just want to make sure I visit a good AME for my 1st class, as close to the airport as possible. Thanks for any help!

Originally Posted by SVA402

All joking aside, it's critical we recognize that this isn't how it needs to go. Sure, there is such a thing as negotiating capitol, but all too often the union really gets into this "what do you want to give up if you really want that?" That should never be their attitude. As we get closer, keep an eye out for it.

Originally Posted by CandlerKid

You nailed it. These guys think that the current industry climate is the same as when they negotiated the first contract somehow?!? Excuses are numerous. "This is only our second contract," "you don't understand ACMI," "the company needs flexibility," and the best one of "your old company is out of business because the pilots costed too much." Hopefully we can pull it together by next year. At least more people are educated and starting to see the light lately.

Originally Posted by C5nwhaleguy

I agree and it amazes me that this has been the union attitude....it almost like negotiating at a used car lot with terrible credit....where does this attitude at this day in age come from?! During the next 10 years which are arguably the best time in years for airline union gains, yet we handicap them with the "stockholm syndrome" that persists within the Atlas pilot group. It seems thoroughly entrenched through most of the 10+ year guys, I've been here for 4 years and can't stand to be associated with such a lacky spineless attitude. ITs embarrassing after all the sacrifices and efforts over many years of our careers that guys here don't have i'm sorry to say a proud place to be a part of. ITs as though i'm just happy to be here and grateful to be a part of the dysfunctional ineffective pilot team and make a little $ on the side! Guys want experience in our upcoming EXCO but whats stated above is what that'll get us it seems in the fall....more of the same

Originally Posted by CandlerKid

You nailed it. These guys think that the current industry climate is the same as when they negotiated the first contract somehow?!? Excuses are numerous. "This is only our second contract," "you don't understand ACMI," "the company needs flexibility," and the best one of "your old company is out of business because the pilots costed too much." Hopefully we can pull it together by next year. At least more people are educated and starting to see the light lately.