Atlas Air Hiring
02-26-2014 | 06:29 PM
#7991
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For what it's worth, a friend just turned down the Feb 24 class for a job a Delta. IMHO the pilot shortage is just starting for qualified applicants due to the future retirement numbers; training numbers and the incredible cost of getting your tickets to work for poor pay as you gain experience; the new ATP requirements starting in Aug; the downsizing of the military and reduction of "qualified" military applicants (for numerous reasons); growth in global pilot demand.... and the list goes on. Bottom line, from what I've seen on the line, if you're under 40 you should (probably) have your apps out. Over you're over 40... well, now it's a crap shoot. Just my .00002 AMU.
02-26-2014 | 07:36 PM
#7992
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From: MD-11
Interesting article on Qantas. Think this effect Atlas?
BBC News - Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs after A$252m half-year loss
BBC News - Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs after A$252m half-year loss
02-27-2014 | 04:49 AM
#7994
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From: UPS 767 Gear & Flap Operator
Atlas and Qantas sign agreement
Interesting article on Qantas. Think this effect Atlas?
BBC News - Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs after A$252m half-year loss
BBC News - Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs after A$252m half-year loss
Nope: Atlas Air and Qantas Extend ACMI Relationship - Yahoo Finance
02-27-2014 | 06:40 AM
#7995
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From: A320 Left
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.
02-27-2014 | 12:12 PM
#7999
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From: B767 CA
All of a sudden, that move to Atlas is not a bad thing...
1. Get him into a big(er) airplane,
2. Get him the experience needed to move to a major airline job,
3. If no. 2 above never works out, it's likely a better gig than his previous one!!
02-27-2014 | 12:17 PM
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