Atlas Air Hiring
01-29-2012, 06:46 AM
#2911
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 767 CA
Posts: 80
I'm just wondering with the parking of the -200s do any of us in the pool stand a chance of getting hired this year? I've been swimming wince September and am very anxious to get started at Atlas. My current regional is circling the drain and things are about to get bad. In my interview they asked what would I do if JetBlue called and well, they did. I'm in the hiring pool there as well but Atlas is definately my first choice. My current situation has deteriorated to the point where I really can't stay anymore. I'm almost thinking of starting at JetBlue and holding out hope that eventually Atlas will call for a class date but I'm not so sure anymore. What do you guys at Atlas think? Do you see more hiring on the horizon or will the -200 guys fill up all the upcoming slots?
01-29-2012, 07:11 AM
#2912
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Joined APC: May 2007
Position: 767 Captain
Posts: 335
Originally Posted by bloomerpilot
I'm just wondering with the parking of the -200s do any of us in the pool stand a chance of getting hired this year? I've been swimming wince September and am very anxious to get started at Atlas. My current regional is circling the drain and things are about to get bad. In my interview they asked what would I do if JetBlue called and well, they did. I'm in the hiring pool there as well but Atlas is definately my first choice. My current situation has deteriorated to the point where I really can't stay anymore. I'm almost thinking of starting at JetBlue and holding out hope that eventually Atlas will call for a class date but I'm not so sure anymore. What do you guys at Atlas think? Do you see more hiring on the horizon or will the -200 guys fill up all the upcoming slots?
Take it from a guy that used to fly turboprops at a regional before they made those silly CRJ's.
Good Luck
01-29-2012, 07:18 AM
#2913
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Joined APC: Nov 2010
Posts: 548
I think there will be new hire classes on the 76, but the question on how many will be answered by the displacement bid off the -200. Where will they all go? My money would be on most, but not all, going to the -400. If the above statement about the -200 being gone on Feb 29 is correct, I think we will know where everyone goes on or shortly after Feb. 15.
In addition to that, there is a strong rumor at North American that there are big changes coming on that property, parted out/sold/chapter 11 all on the table with a new CEO.
IMHO, one in hand is worth more than two in the bush. Do what you have to do.
In addition to that, there is a strong rumor at North American that there are big changes coming on that property, parted out/sold/chapter 11 all on the table with a new CEO.
IMHO, one in hand is worth more than two in the bush. Do what you have to do.
01-29-2012, 07:33 AM
#2914
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: B767 CA
Posts: 1,100
Originally Posted by bloomerpilot
I'm just wondering with the parking of the -200s do any of us in the pool stand a chance of getting hired this year? I've been swimming wince September and am very anxious to get started at Atlas. My current regional is circling the drain and things are about to get bad. In my interview they asked what would I do if JetBlue called and well, they did. I'm in the hiring pool there as well but Atlas is definately my first choice. My current situation has deteriorated to the point where I really can't stay anymore. I'm almost thinking of starting at JetBlue and holding out hope that eventually Atlas will call for a class date but I'm not so sure anymore. What do you guys at Atlas think? Do you see more hiring on the horizon or will the -200 guys fill up all the upcoming slots?
As for the circling-the-drain RJ job? You will have left that behind anyway when you go to jetBlue...If Atlas doesn't call, you'll be at jetBlue flying a light twin, like I just started at Atlas!!
Good luck...
01-29-2012, 07:55 AM
#2916
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 386
JetBlue.
Make the Atlas decision once you've had a taste of life at JetBlue.
You're a lucky man. There are a LOT of pilots that would love to be in your position. I'd say you've got the world by the balls right now.
One last bit of advice....go buy a lottery ticket, your luck is running high.
Make the Atlas decision once you've had a taste of life at JetBlue.
You're a lucky man. There are a LOT of pilots that would love to be in your position. I'd say you've got the world by the balls right now.
One last bit of advice....go buy a lottery ticket, your luck is running high.
01-29-2012, 10:33 AM
#2918
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Position: Below The Radar
Posts: 40
Originally Posted by 744driver
If Atlas doesn't call, you'll be at jetBlue flying a light twin, like I just started at Atlas!!
01-29-2012, 11:28 AM
#2919
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In addition to that, there is a strong rumor at North American that there are big changes coming on that property, parted out/sold/chapter 11 all on the table with a new CEO.
The same hedge fund group that bought ATA Airlines along with World and North American is in the process of dismantling World and North American will not be far behind sad but true.
The same hedge fund group that bought ATA Airlines along with World and North American is in the process of dismantling World and North American will not be far behind sad but true.
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