Atlas Air Hiring
04-30-2013, 03:51 AM
#6151
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
As 744 said, most likely you'll get CVG or ANC. I've been here a little over 1.5 years, and I could only (theoretically) hold JFK or MIA on the 747 on the most recent bid, within one or two guys from the bottom. LAX got smaller and I lost ground in HSV.
But really, what does it matter? With the exception of bidding out of ANC to avoid a long commute, you'd be better off bidding the most junior base (CVG) to maximize you bidding power.
But really, what does it matter? With the exception of bidding out of ANC to avoid a long commute, you'd be better off bidding the most junior base (CVG) to maximize you bidding power.
04-30-2013, 05:33 PM
#6154
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04-30-2013, 05:39 PM
#6155
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Posts: 1,134
What I meant was, if the patterns rarely start/end in base, living near one can be a non-issue.
04-30-2013, 05:54 PM
#6156
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Joined APC: Apr 2013
Position: Retired AF/A320 FO
Posts: 326
Thanks--I have read the majority of the thread over the past few months so understand the nuances of gateway/domicile but without seeing actual bid lines it's hard to picture how a typical month works out. I was just hoping to catch flights out of KWRI at some point if I got hired. The info provided helps. I have flown on Atlas several times and have spoken with back and front end crews. I probably flew on the 747s when they with JAL as well.
04-30-2013, 08:35 PM
#6157
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: 757/767 FO
Posts: 127
Thanks--I have read the majority of the thread over the past few months so understand the nuances of gateway/domicile but without seeing actual bid lines it's hard to picture how a typical month works out. I was just hoping to catch flights out of KWRI at some point if I got hired. The info provided helps. I have flown on Atlas several times and have spoken with back and front end crews. I probably flew on the 747s when they with JAL as well.
Either way, most patterns will begin with a commercial flight or two (nothing direct to HSV)
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