Atlas Air Hiring
04-10-2014 | 08:36 AM
#8242
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From: CRJ CA
04-10-2014 | 08:58 AM
#8243
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From: B767 CA
Last year, Atlas started a class of 14 pilots in January...
They went to Miami having been assigned the aircraft type...8 to the 747, and 6 to the 767. That is specifically not allowed in the CBA...meaning that after class seniority is determined, new hires can bid on aircraft type.
Since they were harmed (starting 2nd year, there is a pay differential), the Union filed a Grievance which was recently settled, and 4 of the 6 harmed 767 pilots have decided to join the new hire 747 class.
This is a one-time arrangement...the normal 3-year seat/equipment lock that is in our current CBA still stands for everyone else, and the first of the 767 locks are due to be lifted this summer, so if there are vacancies at that time, we shall see some movement...
Clear as mud?...I thought so!!
They went to Miami having been assigned the aircraft type...8 to the 747, and 6 to the 767. That is specifically not allowed in the CBA...meaning that after class seniority is determined, new hires can bid on aircraft type.
Since they were harmed (starting 2nd year, there is a pay differential), the Union filed a Grievance which was recently settled, and 4 of the 6 harmed 767 pilots have decided to join the new hire 747 class.
This is a one-time arrangement...the normal 3-year seat/equipment lock that is in our current CBA still stands for everyone else, and the first of the 767 locks are due to be lifted this summer, so if there are vacancies at that time, we shall see some movement...
Clear as mud?...I thought so!!
04-10-2014 | 01:07 PM
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My "guess" is that a significant majority, 90% or more, will bid the 74 as soon as their locks are released.
If that % is close it will work out to be about 25 NH's per year to the 76, average on the current staffing.
If that % is close it will work out to be about 25 NH's per year to the 76, average on the current staffing.
04-10-2014 | 01:14 PM
#8245
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From: B747 Left
Very true. Most of us with previous 767 experience will also be bidding off ASAP due to $$$. Considering that and the fact that the 76 CAs with any time in type will be bidding off when their locks are up, something tells me green/green pairing issues will start cropping up again sooner than later.
04-10-2014 | 02:49 PM
#8246
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From: Exploring the world, oh yeah and I fly big planes!
Very true. Most of us with previous 767 experience will also be bidding off ASAP due to $$$. Considering that and the fact that the 76 CAs with any time in type will be bidding off when their locks are up, something tells me green/green pairing issues will start cropping up again sooner than later.
04-10-2014 | 03:37 PM
#8247
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From: B747 Left
Hey, thanks again for the tip on the weekend market in TPE, by the way. Picked up some cool stuff.
04-10-2014 | 06:53 PM
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From: Exploring the world, oh yeah and I fly big planes!
Let that be motivation for the prospective Atlas employees! In TPE there is a weekend market with so many local (and some not so local) treasures to explore (and take home), it is a must see! Part of this market is the "flower market" where beautiful tropical flowers are there for purchase (locals only of course, this stuff won't fly to the states if you know what I mean). There is also beautiful local and imported wood works, some jaw dropping intricate, jade, and countless other such things. It would take weeks to really appreciate the variety of unique crafts for sale there!
04-10-2014 | 09:33 PM
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From: Exploring the world, oh yeah and I fly big planes!
Either way I'm really sad if it does go away, that place is a jewel in this world!
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