Originally Posted by fliesinverted
(Post 3032901)
Hi there. Current regional captain, 5700TT, about 1700 Part 121 time, 390 of it is PIC. Would you count me as employable? Very interested in talking about weird stuff. :D
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Hi, I'm currently working for a foreign LCC (not in the FAA system). Am a Captain on the 737-800 (NG/MAX). 11,000 TT, 5000 JET PIC. I feel that a furlough is impending, so I'd rather do it to myself than have it done to me (I think). I just applied to AtlasAir this past week. No word as yet. Are they still taking folks on?
What is the most junior fleet with Atlas? Am a family man, with a standard household (Mrs, kids etc etc). Any ideas on which fleet would be most family friendly? I understand that it's a cargo outfit where one may be away from 2 weeks at a time possibly, but given the circumstances, how would one play this hand the best they can (from a family perspective)? |
Originally Posted by Smash312
(Post 3034950)
Hi, I'm currently working for a foreign LCC (not in the FAA system). Am a Captain on the 737-800 (NG/MAX). 11,000 TT, 5000 JET PIC. I feel that a furlough is impending, so I'd rather do it to myself than have it done to me (I think). I just applied to AtlasAir this past week. No word as yet. Are they still taking folks on?
What is the most junior fleet with Atlas? Am a family man, with a standard household (Mrs, kids etc etc). Any ideas on which fleet would be most family friendly? I understand that it's a cargo outfit where one may be away from 2 weeks at a time possibly, but given the circumstances, how would one play this hand the best they can (from a family perspective)? There isn't really a "junior" fleet in the sense that you would be more likely to be hired into one as opposed to any of the others. The 747 and 777 obviously pay more, however these fleets tend to have schedules which have you away from home for 17-18 days at a time. The 767 has both 17 day lines, as well as split lines. I believe that is also the case on the 737. In any case, on any fleet, you can very well expect that there will be times when you'll be away from home for 17-18 days straight, so it's important that you spouse / family be willing to accept that reality. |
Originally Posted by Smash312
(Post 3034950)
Hi, I'm currently working for a foreign LCC (not in the FAA system). Am a Captain on the 737-800 (NG/MAX). 11,000 TT, 5000 JET PIC. I feel that a furlough is impending, so I'd rather do it to myself than have it done to me (I think). I just applied to AtlasAir this past week. No word as yet. Are they still taking folks on?
What is the most junior fleet with Atlas? Am a family man, with a standard household (Mrs, kids etc etc). Any ideas on which fleet would be most family friendly? I understand that it's a cargo outfit where one may be away from 2 weeks at a time possibly, but given the circumstances, how would one play this hand the best they can (from a family perspective)? Family life can be a challenge. I have 3 kids and my wife is a stay at home mom. We seem to be able to make it work. She developed a great support structure at home with friends and family that help out when I'm on the road. As for the job itself, it's not bad. It could definitely be better, but as long as you understand what you're getting into, and manage your expectations accordingly, you won't be let down. It's true, this place is run by a group of self-serving scumbags at the top, but at least we know where we stand with them. PM me if you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of working here... |
Originally Posted by RyeMex
(Post 3034969)
Atlas is still hiring. That being said, the rumor is that we received about 400 new applications in a single day recently..
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Ladies and Gents, Thank a LOT for the replies. Some really good info that is helping immensely. TBH, I'm looking at a job as opposed to no job, but all the same wanting a little sanity. Too may wants, but I understand flexibility is the name of the game. 17 days on is pretty full on. How many hours is one typically flying in that 17 days on? And down route are the hotels half decent or do they leave a lot to be desired? I've seen Atlas in some of the holes that I currently fly into. I'm not even sure some of these places even have hotels. But I guess the flying is varied so, worldwide pretty much means all over the place. I'd be alright with that.
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Originally Posted by Smash312
(Post 3035692)
Ladies and Gents, Thank a LOT for the replies. Some really good info that is helping immensely. TBH, I'm looking at a job as opposed to no job, but all the same wanting a little sanity. Too may wants, but I understand flexibility is the name of the game. 17 days on is pretty full on. How many hours is one typically flying in that 17 days on? And down route are the hotels half decent or do they leave a lot to be desired? I've seen Atlas in some of the holes that I currently fly into. I'm not even sure some of these places even have hotels. But I guess the flying is varied so, worldwide pretty much means all over the place. I'd be alright with that.
The hotels vary quite a bit depending on where you are. Domestically, it tends to be something like a marriott or hilton property. Internationally, it all depends on where you are. Some hotels are great. Some, not so much. A job at Atlas is definitely better than no job at all. My biggest piece of advice is to make sure that your budget can handle you only making minimum guarantee. That doesn't mean that that is all you will make, but things tend to be feast or famine around here. The only pay protection of any sort that we have is minimum monthly guarantee. |
And don't forget that first year pay is only 50 hours per month.
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I've only blocked over 95 hours the 747 a handful of times. Seems as if when someone in scheduling notices high credit, stuff mysteriously gets moved around, and I end up back at CRT. It sucks, but my wife and I budgeted to live on min guarantee with some wiggle room so the sting isn't as bad.
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Originally Posted by AboveMins
(Post 3036219)
I've only blocked over 95 hours the 747 a handful of times. Seems as if when someone in scheduling notices high credit, stuff mysteriously gets moved around, and I end up back at CRT. It sucks, but my wife and I budgeted to live on min guarantee with some wiggle room so the sting isn't as bad.
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