Lol def not true

QUOTE=Treehorn;2058147]Apparently everyone being hired is hired because they aren't capable of being hired at the majors later on.[/QUOTE]

 

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That's what they say the COO stated.

 

That's what they say the COO stated.[/QUOTE]

A buddy of mine was hired by UAL and atlas this week.... He choose atlas. Wasn't interested in 5 on 3 off 4 on 2 of type for the rest of his life.

 

In my class of 23 in Oct. I can tell you there were only a few outside the typical box to be hired by a Legacy. I being one of them as I do not have a 4 year degree and have not been considered wind resistant for many years now. I have 18 years doing ACMI and the lifestyle of a legacy is not appealing. I will say that if half my class or more is still at Atlas in 5 years it will be their choice as they were all very well qualified with college degrees and good hands. To imply anything less is insulting and wrong. I have friends at nearly every major carrier out there and many miss the ACMI life and talk about the good ole days with fondness and if you're a young man maybe with the years to build a large retirement fund it is worth it. The hopefully enhanced job security of a Major is another reason, but anyone who has been in this business for any length of time knows its a crap shoot for security. In summery there was a very diverse group of New hires in my class and all were good people with good skills and work ethic. Any Airline would be lucky to have them. Just my .02

 

Does anyone know what day Atlas will be at WIA in Nashville, TN in March? I'm only available that Wednesday, 9 March. Has anyone tried to do a meet and greet at one of these job fairs without a Fast Pass?

 

Isn't that in Dallas?

 

No. It's in Nashville this year at The Gaylord Palms.

 

Atlas shows as an exhibitor at WIA. There are no fastpasses available for Atlas so I guess the WIA people don't believe there is a need.

 

I don't give a hoot what the COO said...and to think that "everyone being hired because they aren't capable of being hired at the majors" is insulting and shows what you know...just look at our attrition numbers. Just look at the talent we have among us. Just look at who shows up at the interviews.

I take great offense at the COO's statement, and your repeating it also shows the lack and depth of your understanding of our pilot population.

This is the stuff that keeps me away from these boards...I contributed a heck of a lot in the early stages of this thread but then about a year or so ago found myself "selling" Atlas and the lifestyle to the audience. I stopped doing that, and will not try convince anyone to come here unless I am sure that it is the lifestyle they want.

Time to meditate and lower my BP...good day.

 

Would you relax? I'm part of the new-hire group. My point was to highlight how management feels. Just like the chairman repeated it. It wasn't to get you all riled up. Take your Lipitor. *winky face*