Atlas Air Hiring
02-25-2016, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by citationdrvrmob
100% has been the kiss of death for many. There is something to be said for the previous poster's comment on "all available resources". They know the gouge is out there, but they don't like having it rubbed in their faces (whether you did or didn't use one). I agree that the test was not that hard, but my internals had me sweating bullets when I told them I made in the mid 90's.
Another possibility? I don't know you, so please don't take this personally, but could you have been black balled? Such does exist. If one of your buddies didn't really like working with you, a note to the chief pilot or HR saying,"Don't hire Mr. X!" will also get you put on the do not call list. I know of a couple guys that can't figure out why they haven't been called. They don't know that their friends at the company have sent DNH letters instead of rec letters.
Hopefully you're just overqualified....
Another possibility? I don't know you, so please don't take this personally, but could you have been black balled? Such does exist. If one of your buddies didn't really like working with you, a note to the chief pilot or HR saying,"Don't hire Mr. X!" will also get you put on the do not call list. I know of a couple guys that can't figure out why they haven't been called. They don't know that their friends at the company have sent DNH letters instead of rec letters.
Hopefully you're just overqualified....
02-25-2016, 04:23 PM
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Is there any chance of getting hired without a jet type rating?
I've been to a 142 school several times on a King Air 200 but alas, no type. It's probably a bit of a long shot but is it worth applying?
It'd be great to get this ball rolling without getting typed at my current outfit or going to a regional.
I've been to a 142 school several times on a King Air 200 but alas, no type. It's probably a bit of a long shot but is it worth applying?
It'd be great to get this ball rolling without getting typed at my current outfit or going to a regional.
02-25-2016, 04:44 PM
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Yes. But glass and FMS experience will be a big benefit during sim training and OE. Those skills are important, as you will be trying to master international ops as well as be proficient in the plane your flying. (74 or 76)
Going to a regional and being PIC typed in a CRj or EMB 170 and getting some flight experience will be a huge help moving forward-and give you options.
Going to a regional and being PIC typed in a CRj or EMB 170 and getting some flight experience will be a huge help moving forward-and give you options.
02-25-2016, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NoJoy
Yes. But glass and FMS experience will be a big benefit during sim training and OE. Those skills are important, as you will be trying to master international ops as well as be proficient in the plane your flying. (74 or 76)
Going to a regional and being PIC typed in a CRj or EMB 170 and getting some flight experience will be a huge help moving forward-and give you options.
Going to a regional and being PIC typed in a CRj or EMB 170 and getting some flight experience will be a huge help moving forward-and give you options.
02-25-2016, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by The Gardener
... who stays at a regional anyway?
02-25-2016, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The Gardener
Excellent. I'm comfortable with glass and FMS stuff. I just feel bad going to a regional when I don't have long term prospects of staying, but maybe I'm over thinking things, who stays at a regional anyway?
02-25-2016, 05:53 PM
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Pretty certain there is no issue with my reference trying to black list me. He's been advocating pretty hard for me. Only person I know at the company. Can't be sure that he didn't get on someone's bad side. Who knows. I'm pretty gutted about the high test score "problem". I honestly did not see that coming. Sounds possible that I went overboard and screwed myself.
02-25-2016, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by The Gardener
Is there any chance of getting hired without a jet type rating?
I've been to a 142 school several times on a King Air 200 but alas, no type. It's probably a bit of a long shot but is it worth applying?
It'd be great to get this ball rolling without getting typed at my current outfit or going to a regional.
I've been to a 142 school several times on a King Air 200 but alas, no type. It's probably a bit of a long shot but is it worth applying?
It'd be great to get this ball rolling without getting typed at my current outfit or going to a regional.
Apply.
02-25-2016, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by NoJoy
The regionals need pilots-as bad as some of the pilots need them. Its almost a mutual relationship, they use you to provide a service as a feeder, and you can use them for the experience to move forward.
02-25-2016, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Whale Driver
If you get past HR with a 100% or even in the 90's, this is where the problem starts. When you get to the tech portion of the interview you better have a knowledge base equal to the score.
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