On the 76 you'll find a real flight training program and thinner crews.

 

And 2 less engines.

 

If 1 engine fails you're going to land somewhere soon. The 767 side of Atlas is totally different than the 747 side, in a good way. I have been on both sides and the 767 side is much more enjoyable.

BayBum

 

The 767 side of Atlas is totally different than the 747 side, in a good way. I have been on both sides and the 767 side is much more enjoyable.

BayBum[/QUOTE]

Why is that? Please elaborate..

 

No doubt about the engine failure.

That's what I've heard from most 76 guys I talk to. Looking forward to making the transition from 74 to 76 soon. See you over there.

 

Why is that? Please elaborate..[/QUOTE]

Attitude is everything. The schoolhouse sets the tone - 767 is about teaching and instruction. 747 is about evaluation and checking (although it's getting better). The 767 is more regional - you'll find yourself in certain "buckets" of flying. Domestic cargo, a few spots in Asia, or AMC (domestic/Germany/Kuwait, mainly). For example, if you're in TPE, your pattern will typically stay intact. on the 747, your pattern can change every time you land. on the 747, i was typically out close to 17 days and was usually on the other side of the globe. on the 767, except for CA OE, i haven't been abroad since July, and do more like week on/week off (well, 8 or 9 on). On the 767, I also feel like a pilot again.

but again, the 747 is getting better. new CAs bring new attitudes, and the ship is slowly turning around in MIA.

more $$$ on the 747 side. i would've gotten a ton more PIC on the 747 had I waited. but for me, 767 is the right fit.

 

Any advantages/disadvantages to where you are based (CVG vsJFK) with regard to schedule, type of flying, and most importantly lol, being able to bid trips that will allow a start directly from gateway to hopefully avoid imputed and maybe keep from commuting on an off day?
I've heard that bidding can be done to minimize the commutes on days off, but having never worked there, I really only can guess as to how often that might be doable.
Looking forward to the opportunity, and glad you guys are chiming in with some insight and info about that side of the house. Everyone I know is on the 74 side.

 

By the time you can hold jfk you will either know the answer to your own question or will be in upgrade class to stay in cvg.

 

Attitude is everything. The schoolhouse sets the tone - 767 is about teaching and instruction. 747 is about evaluation and checking (although it's getting better). The 767 is more regional - you'll find yourself in certain "buckets" of flying. Domestic cargo, a few spots in Asia, or AMC (domestic/Germany/Kuwait, mainly). For example, if you're in TPE, your pattern will typically stay intact. on the 747, your pattern can change every time you land. on the 747, i was typically out close to 17 days and was usually on the other side of the globe. on the 767, except for CA OE, i haven't been abroad since July, and do more like week on/week off (well, 8 or 9 on). On the 767, I also feel like a pilot again.

but again, the 747 is getting better. new CAs bring new attitudes, and the ship is slowly turning around in MIA.

more $$$ on the 747 side. i would've gotten a ton more PIC on the 747 had I waited. but for me, 767 is the right fit.[/QUOTE]

When you say the 767 side is teaching, etc and the 747 is evaluation.. Are you talking about in the training department? Or online as well?

 

He means in the MIA TC. The training difference between the 2 programs is like night and day, they are not even remotely related. The 74 side is dominated by checking vs the 76 side being dominated by teaching.