Atlas Air Hiring
02-26-2014 | 09:52 AM
#7981
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From: Satisfied
I have never heard of a computer scanning system used here for resumes and there is no way to know how the point system (if, indeed, there is one?) works. I think there is a way to get additional names on the PAQ if you have the most up to date Adobe software.
From the many recently hired pilots I have come across in the past 2.5 years, my impression is that there is little emphasis placed on any one particular column of experience/background (with the exception of some current '76 pilots that were fast-tracked when we started that program). There are heavy pilots who are weak in glass/FMS systems. There are regional guys who thrive on 17 day trips and multiple schedule changes. There seems to be no one industry segment that is highly preferred.
Atlas seems to place the most weight on the individual who will thrive under the peculiar conditions we have at Atlas. They want pilots who have done their homework and know a lot about the working conditions here and still really want the job. They also seem to hire a lot of guys who will be easy to get along with in the cockpit during a 16 hour flight.
Sorry to be so vague, but that is the way it appears to me. Of course you should emphasize your strengths whether it be C-5 or RJ time, glass cockpit, ocean crossings, IP, Check Airman, whatever. Just be sure that you have done your homework because the people I know who were not chosen after an interview didn't know the company or didn't know how they would fit in.
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From the many recently hired pilots I have come across in the past 2.5 years, my impression is that there is little emphasis placed on any one particular column of experience/background (with the exception of some current '76 pilots that were fast-tracked when we started that program). There are heavy pilots who are weak in glass/FMS systems. There are regional guys who thrive on 17 day trips and multiple schedule changes. There seems to be no one industry segment that is highly preferred.
Atlas seems to place the most weight on the individual who will thrive under the peculiar conditions we have at Atlas. They want pilots who have done their homework and know a lot about the working conditions here and still really want the job. They also seem to hire a lot of guys who will be easy to get along with in the cockpit during a 16 hour flight.
Sorry to be so vague, but that is the way it appears to me. Of course you should emphasize your strengths whether it be C-5 or RJ time, glass cockpit, ocean crossings, IP, Check Airman, whatever. Just be sure that you have done your homework because the people I know who were not chosen after an interview didn't know the company or didn't know how they would fit in.
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)Ill download the latest adobe and fix my PAQ.
02-26-2014 | 11:40 AM
#7983
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From: B767 CA
Thanks for being patient with the CBA discussion going on...
That said, I also challenge you (and others!!) to find an airline thread here that doesn't get contentious, even confrontational, about the particulars of the agreement with the company!!
Good luck with your application...
02-26-2014 | 11:49 AM
#7985
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From: Wind checker
A lot of folks understandably keep their cards pretty close to the vest on this. There are a lot of folks hired in the last few years that have irons in the fire. Once the shine comes off flying a 74 or 76 (and it will) a lot of guys will get down to the nitty gritty on the realities of the job. An age I've heard is anyone less than 45 is probably looking hard. I don't know the reality of that but it seems reasonable.
02-26-2014 | 01:16 PM
#7987
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From: Capt
There r a big range of schedules at atlas. While I am sure that my schedule will change, I am currently programmed for 37 days in a row at home...it is mostly because of where my vacation fell in March.
02-26-2014 | 01:53 PM
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Sorry we got sidetracked. Question about attrition. I think most people are waiting it out to see how aggressive we are going to be in pursuing a better contract. Lots of us really love the job and people at atlas, but its hard to pass up the B fund at the majors for the next 30+ years if we don't get one. Nobody is leaving to places like JetBlue, Virgin, etc though. It's only to the big three that I've heard. Flew with a new guy that's in a pool and he said over half of his new hire class has been hired at Delta or United, so attrition is coming soon.
02-26-2014 | 06:15 PM
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Sorry we got sidetracked. Question about attrition. I think most people are waiting it out to see how aggressive we are going to be in pursuing a better contract. Lots of us really love the job and people at atlas, but its hard to pass up the B fund at the majors for the next 30+ years if we don't get one. Nobody is leaving to places like JetBlue, Virgin, etc though. It's only to the big three that I've heard. Flew with a new guy that's in a pool and he said over half of his new hire class has been hired at Delta or United, so attrition is coming soon.
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