Originally Posted by DFWAviatior

Any insights as to where new hires will likely be based? How does IAH stack up to the other bases? I've worked with a retired Atlas pilot at CAE Simuflite and he always spoke very highly of Atlas, now that I'm above their minimums I'm looking to apply...but couldn't feasibly do it if I were to be based in ANC.

Originally Posted by DFWAviatior

Any insights as to where new hires will likely be based? How does IAH stack up to the other bases? I've worked with a retired Atlas pilot at CAE Simuflite and he always spoke very highly of Atlas, now that I'm above their minimums I'm looking to apply...but couldn't feasibly do it if I were to be based in ANC.

Originally Posted by DFWAviatior

Any insights as to where new hires will likely be based? How does IAH stack up to the other bases? I've worked with a retired Atlas pilot at CAE Simuflite and he always spoke very highly of Atlas, now that I'm above their minimums I'm looking to apply...but couldn't feasibly do it if I were to be based in ANC.

Originally Posted by DC8DRIVER

IMO you may be overthinking what drives decisions at Atlas HR. My guess would be that lowering mins is a result of fewer resumes, some pilots pulling out of interviews and class dates, and the exit interviews of the pilots who have already left. Simple math.

Beyond that, my recent unscientific poll of the younger pilots here indicates that (surprisingly) there are many folks that I would consider highly likely to move over to the majors who have decided to remain at Atlas ... at least for the time being. Atlas seems to interview and hire a broad spectrum of applicants. Consequently, the retired military pilots who already have a pension will probably stay, the older previously furloughed 121 cargo pilots will probably stay, and of the younger crowd who would theoretically jump ship, quite a few it seems simply like flying for Atlas and may stay (at least until they see what the next contract provides - this will be a critically important event for our pilot group).

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Originally Posted by seoceancrosser

Most 767 folks can come over and hold a decent quality of life in most bases on the 747 along with the pay bump that goes with it with 3+ years seniority.

Originally Posted by DFWAviatior

Thanks for the info everyone...didn't realize the company bought a ticket, making a commute much less stressful. I'll be putting in my app this week, I'm above the mins, but still fairly low on TT. Hopefully three PIC type ratings, two SIC ratings, and a Masters Degree in Aviation Technology will make up for my lack of TT.

Originally Posted by DFWAviatior

Thanks for the info everyone...didn't realize the company bought a ticket, making a commute much less stressful. I'll be putting in my app this week, I'm above the mins, but still fairly low on TT. Hopefully three PIC type ratings, two SIC ratings, and a Masters Degree in Aviation Technology will make up for my lack of TT.

Originally Posted by chip1

You mean working 17 days, or working 17 days???

Originally Posted by John Carr

yq

I'm not trying to be rude, but use the "search this thread" function and use key words such as "gateway", "home basing", etc. Its a pretty standard quuestion on the phone interview if you understand the gateway system, schedules, etc.

Also, TT, type ratings, etc isn't really factor. All experience levels are interviewed and hired.

Then read the ENTIRE thread to get a grasp on EXACTLY what working for Atlas entails.

It's like the old NBC slogan, "The more you know............"