Atlas Air Hiring
09-12-2011, 03:06 PM
#2251
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 471
feedback on the 100 question test - much of the content discussed earlier in this thread is spot-on. The METAR, TAF, and Jepp plates were difficult to impossible to read, but that could be because I was using Google Chrome. There is a countdown clock that helps you track your pace. I had an insane amount of questions centered around the jetstream - or so it seemed. There were a handful of questions that can be learned by reading Ace the Technical Pilot Interview. Which you can read on-line for free at Ace the Technical Pilot Interview
I downloaded the MNPS supp from the ICAO website and read that. The most useful resource besides Google was the book Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot.
I applied back in mid-April and did my phone interview on 8 Sept.
bon chance
I downloaded the MNPS supp from the ICAO website and read that. The most useful resource besides Google was the book Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot.
I applied back in mid-April and did my phone interview on 8 Sept.
bon chance
09-12-2011, 04:50 PM
#2252
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Posts: 54
I have interview this week!!! Any last minute advice?? Should I wear a tie??? Just Kidding 
!!! And yes I did read all 225 pages of the thread . Thanks to all that contributed meaningful post to help those looking to get hired. For those interested I applied in late April and received call to test mid August. I was offered interview date in August but had prior job obligations. The HR lady then offered me a September or October date for interview via email. I replied two hours later that I would like one of the September dates after clearing my schedule at work and received an email that September was not an option anymore. Soooo feeling like I missed the ball by replying 2 hours after getting the email I opted for the day in October. The next day I received phone call that the September was available again. I replied within 2 secs that I would take it!!!
!!! And yes I did read all 225 pages of the thread . Thanks to all that contributed meaningful post to help those looking to get hired. For those interested I applied in late April and received call to test mid August. I was offered interview date in August but had prior job obligations. The HR lady then offered me a September or October date for interview via email. I replied two hours later that I would like one of the September dates after clearing my schedule at work and received an email that September was not an option anymore. Soooo feeling like I missed the ball by replying 2 hours after getting the email I opted for the day in October. The next day I received phone call that the September was available again. I replied within 2 secs that I would take it!!!
09-12-2011, 06:58 PM
#2253
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Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: 747RJ
Posts: 441
Originally Posted by Polarfr8dog
I try and always be positive BUT here's to hoping I'm wrong and hoping they're not readjusting hiring numbers due to the arbitration results.
No strike clause
Can't cross picket lines due to sensitive nature of military flying
Lost a lot of scope
Able to dry lease (Titan) airplanes can transfer here if they so choose from what I understand. Please tell me I'm wrong.
Oh -- but we get to share information from/to the company to see if they're in violation of Scope.
Ask the ABX and Astar guys how good a pay raise is when you're in the unemployment line.
After looking at the slide and listening to the DahlmanRose presentation by our CEO, things appear to be on the right track but there is no designation to where the -8's are going.
So things are looking good here but you know what they say: keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Guess I'll find out in twenty years when I retire!
No strike clause
Can't cross picket lines due to sensitive nature of military flying
Lost a lot of scope
Able to dry lease (Titan) airplanes can transfer here if they so choose from what I understand. Please tell me I'm wrong.
Oh -- but we get to share information from/to the company to see if they're in violation of Scope.
Ask the ABX and Astar guys how good a pay raise is when you're in the unemployment line.
After looking at the slide and listening to the DahlmanRose presentation by our CEO, things appear to be on the right track but there is no designation to where the -8's are going.
So things are looking good here but you know what they say: keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Guess I'll find out in twenty years when I retire!
09-13-2011, 05:20 AM
#2254
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: 747
Posts: 1,290
Originally Posted by EllisCoastal
I received a pay-cut with the new contract. Actually, all 1st year FOs received a pay-cut. Our hourly did not change, but we pay almost twice as much for medical insurance now. So, less money in pocket. 
Time will tell with the quality of life issues.
Time will tell with the quality of life issues.
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09-13-2011, 06:02 AM
#2255
On Reserve
Joined APC: Dec 2010
Posts: 11
Is it still Cigna? How much was the cost for a family kind of guy and what is the new cost? Thanks to you and TW for your answers. In relation to the 82+ hours away from base-how does that account for a pay increase to first year FO's? My ignorance is surely showing here!
09-13-2011, 06:12 AM
#2256
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Joined APC: May 2007
Position: 767 Captain
Posts: 335
Originally Posted by JerrySpringer
From my perspective, I think you're over reading right now.
Just saw you're latest episode this morning -- Nice Job!
Yeah, probably am but as you know my history, I'm always looking at how management MAY try and spin things.
All in all, especially with the CRT, things are looking pretty good! Send me an email please, as your phone number didn't make the transition to my phone book on my cell. I was going to send you a text.
C-YA
09-13-2011, 06:45 AM
#2257
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Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: Sr. VP of button pushing
Posts: 2,732
Yes, still Cigna. There are in network only and in and outside. For this year in network family is running 57.50 each paycheck, in and outside 154.42. I think what DC-8 driver is saying is that if you're out 17 days, you'll break guarantee. If he's getting 82 hours credit a month I need to talk to him. I am out 14-17 days and got 90 hours total over guarantee last year for 8 months on the line and am at 80 for the year now. A lot depends on your base.
09-13-2011, 09:25 AM
#2258
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Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Ex USAF, ex-ATA , currently Atlas Air 747 CA
Posts: 324
The answer lies in the new trip rig. That results in making guarantee at 13 days or so away from home no matter if you turn a wheel or not. If you are out 17 days that brings the month to 82 hours regardless of how many hours you fly.
09-13-2011, 11:51 AM
#2259
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Joined APC: Nov 2010
Posts: 548
The new rig is "similar" to TAFB, except it can be much greater.
The CBT as we are going to call it is TAFB + any hours in base that are less than 5 days.
ex. if you worked 2 trips that each have a TAFB of 130 hours and they are 4 days apart that would be 130 + 130 + 96 (4 days in base). That is 354 CBT hours. 354/4.95= 71.51 hours CBT credit.
So, your pay for the month would be the HIGHER of:
62 hour guarantee
The actual credit earned
CBT of 71.51
Clear as mud?
Disclaimer: As I understand it today, YMMV.
Corrections welcomed.
The CBT as we are going to call it is TAFB + any hours in base that are less than 5 days.
ex. if you worked 2 trips that each have a TAFB of 130 hours and they are 4 days apart that would be 130 + 130 + 96 (4 days in base). That is 354 CBT hours. 354/4.95= 71.51 hours CBT credit.
So, your pay for the month would be the HIGHER of:
62 hour guarantee
The actual credit earned
CBT of 71.51
Clear as mud?
Disclaimer: As I understand it today, YMMV.
Corrections welcomed.
09-13-2011, 11:57 AM
#2260
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2011
Posts: 81
Originally Posted by Whale Driver
The new rig is "similar" to TAFB, except it can be much greater.
The CBT as we are going to call it is TAFB + any hours in base that are less than 5 days.Disclaimer: As I understand it today, YMMV.
Corrections welcomed.
The CBT as we are going to call it is TAFB + any hours in base that are less than 5 days.Disclaimer: As I understand it today, YMMV.
Corrections welcomed.
Thanks!
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