Atlas Air Hiring
12-30-2012, 05:59 AM
#5192
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: UPS 767 Gear & Flap Operator
Posts: 271
I have pointed this out before on this thread, and at one point got a mini lecture from some of the members of the Apple Cult.
A simple fact of life is that if you want to work for Atlas you need to use a Windows machine. The Atlas IT department is stretched, and they put zero effort into validating their systems with anything other than Windows and IE. Zero is also the amount of support they provide for non Windows/IE users and zero is the amount of sympathy people get when they run into problems (and they do run into problems).
For example, several months ago some of the guys got a nasty surprise when their monthly bid award did not look anything like what they had bid. It turned out that the line numbers had not been correctly displayed on iPads. And the company response was as described above.
And for the record, I carry an iPad. I also carry a cheap Windows laptop for company work.
A simple fact of life is that if you want to work for Atlas you need to use a Windows machine. The Atlas IT department is stretched, and they put zero effort into validating their systems with anything other than Windows and IE. Zero is also the amount of support they provide for non Windows/IE users and zero is the amount of sympathy people get when they run into problems (and they do run into problems).
For example, several months ago some of the guys got a nasty surprise when their monthly bid award did not look anything like what they had bid. It turned out that the line numbers had not been correctly displayed on iPads. And the company response was as described above.
And for the record, I carry an iPad. I also carry a cheap Windows laptop for company work.
I own several Apple products, and do ALL my company related work on either my iPad or MacBook, and never had an issue. Guess I'm just lucky, but no real issues here.
12-30-2012, 06:33 AM
#5193
New Hire
Joined APC: May 2012
Posts: 6
Kind of sounds like six in one and a half dozen in the other. I think I will go with the conservative approach of using a PC.
Any thoughts on the timeline of when I should complete the test? I was given "anytime this next week." For those who will be interviewing in January, HR was requesting the test to be completed by Sunday evening. The reason stated was that HR would be having a half day in the office on Monday and off on Tuesday.
Is there an advantage of points accumulation taking the test sooner? I'm guessing that following the direction of "sometime next week" is more appropriate than a rush.
Any thoughts on the timeline of when I should complete the test? I was given "anytime this next week." For those who will be interviewing in January, HR was requesting the test to be completed by Sunday evening. The reason stated was that HR would be having a half day in the office on Monday and off on Tuesday.
Is there an advantage of points accumulation taking the test sooner? I'm guessing that following the direction of "sometime next week" is more appropriate than a rush.
12-30-2012, 08:07 AM
#5194
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
No issues using my old Macbook with Firefox, and i've used it for everything, even the online test and monthly bidding. I've had way more issues with the company-supported PCD. Whatever floats your boat.
777, i'm sure their advice is correct. Take it when you're ready but don't drag it out. Good luck!
777, i'm sure their advice is correct. Take it when you're ready but don't drag it out. Good luck!
12-30-2012, 09:06 AM
#5196
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2012
Position: MD-11
Posts: 245
On friday I received the call from the HR department and was offered to take the online assessment. However, when I log-on to the Altas system the "My Courses" option is not available. Is there anyone to contact who can make it available. Before you laugh, yes I know it's a sunday.
12-30-2012, 10:18 AM
#5198
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: At the handlebars
Posts: 95
On friday I received the call from the HR department and was offered to take the online assessment. However, when I log-on to the Altas system the "My Courses" option is not available. Is there anyone to contact who can make it available. Before you laugh, yes I know it's a sunday.
12-30-2012, 11:05 AM
#5200
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: 757/767 FO
Posts: 127
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