I agree with the previous poster's (zero's) advice. I disagree with the rationale. A company is a company and plenty of good people work at all of them. ATSG carriers have separate seniority lists and poorly diversified clientele. So if ATI loses Amazon business you can't cross over and fly AMC charters for Omni for example. The future is unpredictable, however. A few years ago, Atlas was the place to avoid and people were going to ATI. So regardless of which choice you make, you're landing in thr same, general neighborhood.

Regarding homework, I believe people may be referring to old animosities of ATI being an ALPA carrier while others are teamsters. That allows airlines to be pitted against each other. You're not in the wrong for not knowing this. No big deal. There is no absence of due diligence on your part.

There are some (not necessarily zero, but there are some) folks who think that by working at an ALPA carrier you are somehow weakening our bargaining position. Really this is just about the human drive to form tribes. You have to ignore a number of other factors (I'll spare you a long list.) for this to be a significant factor. Screw tribes. Go where it's best for you. Right now I believe Atlas is the best of the okay. Don't skip that class date until you have another one lined up, though

Thanks for the more nuanced approach. Im likely going to go wth ATI. I think the fast upgrade time will be more suited to my career goals in the long run. Tribes be damned, we're all here trying to navigate the increasingly confusing waters.

Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully, when the time comes I get the call and I look forward to moving on to what I hope is my final job.

Long term? Atlas
Short term? Either one is you’re planning on leaving within two years anyway.
Atlas has a better long term future with the more diversified flying.
Next two years will be a bit of a cluster while Apollo figures out it’s a-hole from its elbow.

Can MIA typically be held on the 777 out of training? I understand that base bids change frequently but I’m just wondering how junior is the MIA 777.

Not quite. Junior 777 MIA FO DoH is 03 July 2023. There are only 35 slots.

Here's a data point on hiring timeline for anyone wondering. I think the hiring team is working farther out now though.

2/6 - Completed application
2/13 - Phone screen
2/19 Company presentation
2/28 - Interview
2/29 - CJO
4/14 - Class date 777

Please note;

CJO may not happen the next day, especially if there is anything that needs review, e.g. incomplete logbooks, medical about to expire, temporary licenses, etc.

Class assignments are now a few months out, with the exception of those that are available ASAP who might be assigned openings that pop up.

Doesn't really matter anyway as they will pay for all your commuting expenses and arrange flights and hotel; there is virtually no commuting stress at all. That is one of the great attractions of flying for Atlas.

Does matter if said person lives there. Best of any world to live in base; otherwise, yes your statement is almost perfect.