Atlas Air Hiring
10-30-2015, 02:26 AM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2012
Posts: 115
Originally Posted by 742Dash
17 years at Atlas, still on wife 1.0. Kids have launched and are doing well. And now that you make me think about it, my Atlas friends of my age are all also on wife 1.0, which I had never thought about.
That said, as I look around my neighborhood I have to say that the odds of most of the other marriages making this kind of thing work are probably low. Which is no reflection on them, just a matter of how a marriage is structured.
How is it going to play out when the plumbing leaks, the car dies and one of the kid's breaks a leg while you are in Hong Kong? It takes a strong, independent spouse. It also requires the pilot half to have the good judgment to keep their mouth shut after the fact -- however it was handled was just fine. Perfect, in fact. Micromanaging from Hong Kong on Skype is not going to work for either of you. And I sense that the newhires who are on their cell phones during the drive to the airport [get T-Mobile, by the way] are going to be shopping for wife 2.0 fairly soon.
The upside is the large blocks of time home. And no one is jumpseating to a crash pad 3 times a month, so the stress level is lower. But as always, the closer to your base the better. And for what it is worth, my wife and I both find 11 day trips to be "the limit". Thus I bid 60 day lines.
When I took this job we went to a lawyer and I cut a durable power of attorney for my wife. This week she is buying a car in my name. Are you willing to do something like that? Most guys would not.
So how strong is your marriage? How self sufficient is your spouse? How do you now have the house duties divided up, and how will you have to rearrange them? For some of us this thing has all worked out fine. For others... not so well. But I think that if you are brutally honest you will know if this is for the two of you.
That said, as I look around my neighborhood I have to say that the odds of most of the other marriages making this kind of thing work are probably low. Which is no reflection on them, just a matter of how a marriage is structured.
How is it going to play out when the plumbing leaks, the car dies and one of the kid's breaks a leg while you are in Hong Kong? It takes a strong, independent spouse. It also requires the pilot half to have the good judgment to keep their mouth shut after the fact -- however it was handled was just fine. Perfect, in fact. Micromanaging from Hong Kong on Skype is not going to work for either of you. And I sense that the newhires who are on their cell phones during the drive to the airport [get T-Mobile, by the way] are going to be shopping for wife 2.0 fairly soon.
The upside is the large blocks of time home. And no one is jumpseating to a crash pad 3 times a month, so the stress level is lower. But as always, the closer to your base the better. And for what it is worth, my wife and I both find 11 day trips to be "the limit". Thus I bid 60 day lines.
When I took this job we went to a lawyer and I cut a durable power of attorney for my wife. This week she is buying a car in my name. Are you willing to do something like that? Most guys would not.
So how strong is your marriage? How self sufficient is your spouse? How do you now have the house duties divided up, and how will you have to rearrange them? For some of us this thing has all worked out fine. For others... not so well. But I think that if you are brutally honest you will know if this is for the two of you.
I agree 100%. If your marriage is shaky don't come here if you want to stay married.
Some things to consider:
Most flights on the 747 are between 7-12 hours long, there is no wifi on the plane. Can your spouse handle being out of contact for that long?
When you land it may be 3AM at home and your tired and want to sleep so it could be 18-24 hours before you talk to anybody.
If your spouse can't hold the fort down for two weeks this really isn't the job for you.
10-30-2015, 05:07 AM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
Originally Posted by vano
Hey guys any updates on current upgrade time?
767 CA - 05/2011 hire
But, IMO, there's no less useful statistic unless you're a few numbers away from upgrade. The "quick" upgrade times are a function of explosive growth here lately, so for a new hire or an applicant, it almost certainly won't be the same for you. That said, a big new customer or new fleet could make even these upgrade times plummet.
10-30-2015, 05:32 PM
Expert Jumpseater
Joined APC: Oct 2009
Position: KC-135
Posts: 101
Originally Posted by rmr1992
Well said.
Also, regarding the invitation of local talent to the hotel room... If that's high on someone's list of fun things to do... Then the company u fly for doesn't matter per se, as your marriage is doomed anyway. It will catch up to u sooner or later in some form of a slip up, be it social media baggage or other luggage you might acquire whilest in the throws of passion. JMHO.
Also, regarding the invitation of local talent to the hotel room... If that's high on someone's list of fun things to do... Then the company u fly for doesn't matter per se, as your marriage is doomed anyway. It will catch up to u sooner or later in some form of a slip up, be it social media baggage or other luggage you might acquire whilest in the throws of passion. JMHO.
10-30-2015, 07:35 PM
He who lies first, wins!
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: back in the saddle with sores!
Posts: 546
Originally Posted by 742Dash
17 years at Atlas, still on wife 1.0. Kids have launched and are doing well. And now that you make me think about it, my Atlas friends of my age are all also on wife 1.0, which I had never thought about.
That said, as I look around my neighborhood I have to say that the odds of most of the other marriages making this kind of thing work are probably low. Which is no reflection on them, just a matter of how a marriage is structured.
How is it going to play out when the plumbing leaks, the car dies and one of the kid's breaks a leg while you are in Hong Kong? It takes a strong, independent spouse. It also requires the pilot half to have the good judgment to keep their mouth shut after the fact -- however it was handled was just fine. Perfect, in fact. Micromanaging from Hong Kong on Skype is not going to work for either of you. And I sense that the newhires who are on their cell phones during the drive to the airport [get T-Mobile, by the way] are going to be shopping for wife 2.0 fairly soon.
The upside is the large blocks of time home. And no one is jumpseating to a crash pad 3 times a month, so the stress level is lower. But as always, the closer to your base the better. And for what it is worth, my wife and I both find 11 day trips to be "the limit". Thus I bid 60 day lines.
When I took this job we went to a lawyer and I cut a durable power of attorney for my wife. This week she is buying a car in my name. Are you willing to do something like that? Most guys would not.
So how strong is your marriage? How self sufficient is your spouse? How do you now have the house duties divided up, and how will you have to rearrange them? For some of us this thing has all worked out fine. For others... not so well. But I think that if you are brutally honest you will know if this is for the two of you.
That said, as I look around my neighborhood I have to say that the odds of most of the other marriages making this kind of thing work are probably low. Which is no reflection on them, just a matter of how a marriage is structured.
How is it going to play out when the plumbing leaks, the car dies and one of the kid's breaks a leg while you are in Hong Kong? It takes a strong, independent spouse. It also requires the pilot half to have the good judgment to keep their mouth shut after the fact -- however it was handled was just fine. Perfect, in fact. Micromanaging from Hong Kong on Skype is not going to work for either of you. And I sense that the newhires who are on their cell phones during the drive to the airport [get T-Mobile, by the way] are going to be shopping for wife 2.0 fairly soon.
The upside is the large blocks of time home. And no one is jumpseating to a crash pad 3 times a month, so the stress level is lower. But as always, the closer to your base the better. And for what it is worth, my wife and I both find 11 day trips to be "the limit". Thus I bid 60 day lines.
When I took this job we went to a lawyer and I cut a durable power of attorney for my wife. This week she is buying a car in my name. Are you willing to do something like that? Most guys would not.
So how strong is your marriage? How self sufficient is your spouse? How do you now have the house duties divided up, and how will you have to rearrange them? For some of us this thing has all worked out fine. For others... not so well. But I think that if you are brutally honest you will know if this is for the two of you.
10-30-2015, 11:16 PM
On Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: ERJ First Officer / Instructor
Posts: 18
Anyone know if the 18th-20th interview slots are already filled up or if we should still be expecting calls?
Also, I know I've asked before but I'm getting a bit antsy, so here goes. My test email said that should I fail the test, it would be a year before I could re-apply as opposed to six months if they just don't call. I honestly think I did well, but I always start doubting myself if I don't see the results. I emailed Atlas support to see if they could reset my password but they said since I already took the test than it's normal for the system to lock me out. How would I know then if I failed or not?
Also, I know I've asked before but I'm getting a bit antsy, so here goes. My test email said that should I fail the test, it would be a year before I could re-apply as opposed to six months if they just don't call. I honestly think I did well, but I always start doubting myself if I don't see the results. I emailed Atlas support to see if they could reset my password but they said since I already took the test than it's normal for the system to lock me out. How would I know then if I failed or not?
10-31-2015, 09:10 AM
On Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Position: ERJ First Officer / Instructor
Posts: 18
Originally Posted by wingnutbr
Anyone know if the 18th-20th interview slots are already filled up or if we should still be expecting calls?
Also, I know I've asked before but I'm getting a bit antsy, so here goes. My test email said that should I fail the test, it would be a year before I could re-apply as opposed to six months if they just don't call. I honestly think I did well, but I always start doubting myself if I don't see the results. I emailed Atlas support to see if they could reset my password but they said since I already took the test than it's normal for the system to lock me out. How would I know then if I failed or not?
Also, I know I've asked before but I'm getting a bit antsy, so here goes. My test email said that should I fail the test, it would be a year before I could re-apply as opposed to six months if they just don't call. I honestly think I did well, but I always start doubting myself if I don't see the results. I emailed Atlas support to see if they could reset my password but they said since I already took the test than it's normal for the system to lock me out. How would I know then if I failed or not?
Again I want to thank all of you for the help so far!
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