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Rhinoflyer,

What did you study for the test and was it useful?

Thanks
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From what I have heard, there is not too much studying you can do for this. But keep the ATP test book out and have a few lifelines (friends) standing by on a conference call.

Any way you can manage to get to the next round is ok by me. Good luck.

An AIM and a MET book nearby could be of use.

Vince, email sent.

RF

Has anybody gotten a call for the interview recently?

Rhinoflyer & Vince,

New guy here . . . got a call from HR today; need to take the technical test within 3 days. Could you forward the e-mail to me?

Thanks,
James

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Check ur e-mail James!

What is a MET book?

Wx book. Quite a few wx questions.

Especially weather charts, or so I have heard.

The Gleim WX book is very useful. Instead of memorizing things, spend time figuring out where info is in different materials. Surround yourself with books and be able to lay your hands on whatever little tidbits of info you need. Seemed to be a good use of very limited study time.

Thats an understatement..... LOL

Just curious... how long after submitting a resume has it been taking guys to get called for the phone interview?

Also, does it help to resubmit your resume every couple months? It sucks not getting a confirmation that it was received, because it makes me wonder whether or not it was actually received.

Finally, are ANY regional jet guys getting called.

Thanks for the info.

hum...in some instances..mine... i was called hours after submitting.... some have been months.... I wouldnt read anything in to that as I was not selected after the interview. Seems at least to have been hit and miss to get a call.

Does anybody have the latest info an ATLAS hiring for the rest of 2010? Heard there might be a class the end of October, 10 or 11 guys are in the pool, so I,ve heard.

You nailed it, seems like I did first two steps passed the Test, yet I haven't received a call (two weeks now)...yet others around my time did....so its all a guessing game.

They seem to be taking a break till Jan for the classes, so interviews may slow in the meantime as well. I think if you have been called and have taken the test, you're in good shape.

They seem to be taking a break till Jan for the classes, so interviews may slow in the meantime as well. I think if you have been called and have taken the test, you're in good shape. I say enjoy the holiday season. It may be the last one you get for a while. :D

Heard same from reliable rumor source (yeah sure) but no one has been called as of yet!!!

cargo

barely passed the tech test about 2 weeks ago, haven't been called either.

Does anybody know how long "in the pool" is good for? It might be as much as 5 or 6 months from interview untill class. I know some places you drop out after 1 year some 6 months, hows ATLAS?

I was in pool from June '08 until Dec '09 and had to re-interview in July of this year and I was told the pool was good for a year.

cargo

Thanks for the info. I was told just the other day from a good source that classes will start up again in Jan. Hiring all of 2010. But no word on when in Jan.

Hi I was told 1 more class this year first or second week of Oct. Of course this is just rumor.

PM from anyone for a HR name to address cover letter to?

Thanks in advance...

For those of you still interested in getting on at Atlas...

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings
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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Subsidiary Wins Second Aircraft Agreement with Panalpina Air & Ocean Extending Long-term Relationship
Atlas Air to provide ACMI service for a Boeing 747-400 Freighter, expanding Panalpina's Own Controlled Air Network

Multi-year contract provides Panalpina with even more flexibility in scheduling and routing

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 -- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading global provider of air cargo assets and outsourced aircraft operating solutions, today confirmed an agreement to place a second Boeing 747-400 freighter with Panalpina Air & Ocean Ltd.

The multi-year agreement, under which Atlas Air will provide ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) services to Panalpina, was announced on the 20th anniversary of Panalpina's “Dixie Jet” freighter service connecting Huntsville, Ala., with Europe, which is also operated by a B747-400 Freighter leased from Atlas Air.

The second aircraft, to be based at Panalpina's European hub in Luxembourg, will operate services from Asia and Africa to Europe; Europe to Africa, the Middle East and Asia; and from Asia to the United States. It is set to begin operating in early October.

Panalpina and Atlas Air have a successful track record of working together for almost two decades. “On a day where we celebrate a long-standing relationship with one of the world's leading suppliers of freight forwarding and logistics services, it's only fitting that we confirm a further commitment to serve Panalpina and its customers with state-of-the-art, high-quality capacity and time-definite service,” said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAWW.

“In Atlas Air we have a proven partner with the flexibility, fleet, scope and experience to expand our capabilities and in turn to provide better supply chain management solutions for our customers,” added Karl Weyeneth, Chief Operating Officer of the Panalpina Group. “We look forward to adding the additional aircraft from Atlas Air and expanding our relationship.”

In Luxembourg, Panalpina's Own Controlled Air Network serves key customers in industries that include energy, high tech, health care and automotive.

About Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

AAWW is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas) and Titan Aviation Leasing (Titan), and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (Polar). Through Atlas and Polar, AAWW operates the world's largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft.

Atlas, Titan and Polar offer a range of air cargo services that include ACMI aircraft leasing – in which customers receive a dedicated aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a long-term lease basis; CMI service, for customers that provide their own aircraft; express network and scheduled air cargo service; military charters; commercial cargo charters; and dry leasing of aircraft and engines.

AAWW's press releases, SEC filings and other information may be accessed through the Company's home page, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.

The Panalpina Group

The Panalpina Group is one of the world's leading suppliers of forwarding and logistics services, specializing in end-to-end supply chain management solutions and intercontinental air freight and ocean freight shipments. Thanks to its in-depth industry know-how and state-of-the-art IT systems, Panalpina provides globally integrated door-to-door forwarding services tailored to its customers' individual needs. The Panalpina Group operates a close-knit network with some 500 branches in over 80 countries. In a further 80 countries, it cooperates closely with partner companies. Panalpina employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide.

One of the major financial institutions reported yesterday that 1st 747-8 (and 787) delivery will be pushed back, probably until July. Last I heard, it was the end of this year, pushed back to 1st 1/4 2011. :-(

Does anybody know if this new contract will speed up the hiring? Or are things still on hold till next year?

I had a quick question regarding Atlas Air... When on a DH do you get first class?

Well, the contract negotications go to arbitration next month so maybe the middle of next year we'll have something.

International DH is business or better, domestic it's coach.

Atlas will be at the Aviation Career Expo in LAS in October.

Perhaps a good way to get some face time with the HR folks.

Caution...personal opinion follows!!

Hiring is not likely to be affected since we are likely to use one of the airplanes that are already in our fleet (and is staffed) when Panalpina accepts the second airplane in October.

However, once (if) we get the several -400F's back from GSS/BA, we are then likely to hire for them (and more if other airplanes are forthcoming, like the remaining 9+ B747-8F's).

Good thing the "IF" is there as I see the return of those three 400's replacing classics that are still on the property. Although I'm not up to speed on Aircraft/Crew ratios, I would think that hiring would be minimal for those aircraft returning to the property.

However, as we all know they are continuously looking for business so who knows!

Polar,
there is always the "if" when it comes to AAWW...or the airline industry in general!!

I sent in my resume just over 2 months ago and I'm going to resend it on Monday. Can someone please PM me a name and title of a person to address a cover letter to? Thanks.

Chief Pilot is always safe bet.

Latest rumor is the Oct class is on again. Unsure of the date, but to be filled with poolies and interviewees from last week of Sept.

How long ago did you hear this?? I'm currently in the pool, but haven't heard a thing.

PM me-cargo

I don't think he can PM you since he only has 5 posts...I could be wrong.

But, I did hear from a guy in class now. He said the same things that you wrote about the possibility of an Oct or Nov class. And I heard from him only yesterday.