Atlas Air Hiring
04-30-2014, 01:37 PM
#8361
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2009
Position: What day is it?
Posts: 963
Originally Posted by bigsuitcase
Some of us have better things to do than read 800 pages of a thread.
The info is appreciated. Could do without the sarcasm and forum-nazi mentality though. Oh well.
The info is appreciated. Could do without the sarcasm and forum-nazi mentality though. Oh well.
"Is this person someone who can get along with others on an extended trip?" And, "Is this a person who is going to be part of a team asked to do different things...or are they the type who say 'it's not my job,' doesn't want to do the digging and wants it handed to them?"
Some people may not care for 744's message. Truth is, he's one of the best guys out there and very willing to help. The underlying message to his posts is that Atlas isn't a domestic 3 on, 4 off. You're going to be on the road and miss birthdays, anniversaries, weddings...funerals and more. If people can't deal with that, they shouldn't apply. And if they're looking at Atlas as a cheap way to get a free type rating and move on...my guess is that door may be closing sooner than many folks think.
04-30-2014, 02:47 PM
#8362
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
Part of the reason we suggest you read the entire thread (or 50 pages, or the Cliff notes, or whatever) is that you need to hear some things we do 50 different ways for it to sink in. Even after a couple of years on line, some things ingrained at other carriers prove hard to accept here.
- you get paid 62 hours a month, 50 the first year. You should never expect to make more (although you often will). Were you awarded a 90-hour line? Great! Doesn't mean a thing until the month is over and you look back to see what you actually did. Trips can and will change all the time, and line balancing can and does occur. On the plus side, if you only make guarantee, you're only working 13 days a month, so there's that, but the company makes the choice, not you. Many of us want trip or bid pay protection in the next contract, but that's down the road.
- seniority doesn't mean much here. It's good for bidding your monthly work footprint and vacation and (finally!) training events, but that's about it. even the #1 pilot on the list can have his line blown up for operational necessity. That said, the DHL stuff tends to go as scheduled, but other flying not so much. Reserves aren't called out in seniority order, either. Seems the 767 reserve guys who live in CVG get called out first while JFK guys who sit CVG reserve are left to rot in the hotel, waiting for something to do.
- vacancies/base swaps are announced after the fact, not before. your standing bid is captured on the 15th of every month. If any changes are needed, the results are announced at the end of the month. Only new bases/new equipment positions are publicized ahead of time.
- although a trip trade module is in the works, there's really no way to alter your awarded schedule unless you request personal leave or call in sick.
Things like that. It really is like flying for several different airlines. I flew the 767-200s for the first time in more than a year, and it's been forever since i've done an ocean crossing, ETOPS/CPDLC or been to Europe, but that could change tomorrow.
- you get paid 62 hours a month, 50 the first year. You should never expect to make more (although you often will). Were you awarded a 90-hour line? Great! Doesn't mean a thing until the month is over and you look back to see what you actually did. Trips can and will change all the time, and line balancing can and does occur. On the plus side, if you only make guarantee, you're only working 13 days a month, so there's that, but the company makes the choice, not you. Many of us want trip or bid pay protection in the next contract, but that's down the road.
- seniority doesn't mean much here. It's good for bidding your monthly work footprint and vacation and (finally!) training events, but that's about it. even the #1 pilot on the list can have his line blown up for operational necessity. That said, the DHL stuff tends to go as scheduled, but other flying not so much. Reserves aren't called out in seniority order, either. Seems the 767 reserve guys who live in CVG get called out first while JFK guys who sit CVG reserve are left to rot in the hotel, waiting for something to do.
- vacancies/base swaps are announced after the fact, not before. your standing bid is captured on the 15th of every month. If any changes are needed, the results are announced at the end of the month. Only new bases/new equipment positions are publicized ahead of time.
- although a trip trade module is in the works, there's really no way to alter your awarded schedule unless you request personal leave or call in sick.
Things like that. It really is like flying for several different airlines. I flew the 767-200s for the first time in more than a year, and it's been forever since i've done an ocean crossing, ETOPS/CPDLC or been to Europe, but that could change tomorrow.
04-30-2014, 06:02 PM
#8364
Banned
Joined APC: Nov 2011
Posts: 47
Originally Posted by captainv
Part of the reason we suggest you read the entire thread (or 50 pages, or the Cliff notes, or whatever) is that you need to hear some things we do 50 different ways for it to sink in. Even after a couple of years on line, some things ingrained at other carriers prove hard to accept here.
- you get paid 62 hours a month, 50 the first year. You should never expect to make more (although you often will). Were you awarded a 90-hour line? Great! Doesn't mean a thing until the month is over and you look back to see what you actually did. Trips can and will change all the time, and line balancing can and does occur. On the plus side, if you only make guarantee, you're only working 13 days a month, so there's that, but the company makes the choice, not you. Many of us want trip or bid pay protection in the next contract, but that's down the road.
- seniority doesn't mean much here. It's good for bidding your monthly work footprint and vacation and (finally!) training events, but that's about it. even the #1 pilot on the list can have his line blown up for operational necessity. That said, the DHL stuff tends to go as scheduled, but other flying not so much. Reserves aren't called out in seniority order, either. Seems the 767 reserve guys who live in CVG get called out first while JFK guys who sit CVG reserve are left to rot in the hotel, waiting for something to do.
- vacancies/base swaps are announced after the fact, not before. your standing bid is captured on the 15th of every month. If any changes are needed, the results are announced at the end of the month. Only new bases/new equipment positions are publicized ahead of time.
- although a trip trade module is in the works, there's really no way to alter your awarded schedule unless you request personal leave or call in sick.
Things like that. It really is like flying for several different airlines. I flew the 767-200s for the first time in more than a year, and it's been forever since i've done an ocean crossing, ETOPS/CPDLC or been to Europe, but that could change tomorrow.
- you get paid 62 hours a month, 50 the first year. You should never expect to make more (although you often will). Were you awarded a 90-hour line? Great! Doesn't mean a thing until the month is over and you look back to see what you actually did. Trips can and will change all the time, and line balancing can and does occur. On the plus side, if you only make guarantee, you're only working 13 days a month, so there's that, but the company makes the choice, not you. Many of us want trip or bid pay protection in the next contract, but that's down the road.
- seniority doesn't mean much here. It's good for bidding your monthly work footprint and vacation and (finally!) training events, but that's about it. even the #1 pilot on the list can have his line blown up for operational necessity. That said, the DHL stuff tends to go as scheduled, but other flying not so much. Reserves aren't called out in seniority order, either. Seems the 767 reserve guys who live in CVG get called out first while JFK guys who sit CVG reserve are left to rot in the hotel, waiting for something to do.
- vacancies/base swaps are announced after the fact, not before. your standing bid is captured on the 15th of every month. If any changes are needed, the results are announced at the end of the month. Only new bases/new equipment positions are publicized ahead of time.
- although a trip trade module is in the works, there's really no way to alter your awarded schedule unless you request personal leave or call in sick.
Things like that. It really is like flying for several different airlines. I flew the 767-200s for the first time in more than a year, and it's been forever since i've done an ocean crossing, ETOPS/CPDLC or been to Europe, but that could change tomorrow.
Taking the time to post comments when you don't have to speaks volumes of your selfless character(s). I am longing for the day(s) when I get to share the cockpit with you guys and end my career knowing that I was truly exposed to the best! Please don't be discouraged by those who marginalize your contributions for this thread is truly an invaluable resource!!! And as a token of thanks, please take the time to check out this video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz4NcTnQedo
05-01-2014, 05:07 AM
#8366
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2011
Posts: 154
Originally Posted by captainv
Part of the reason we suggest you read the entire thread (or 50 pages, or the Cliff notes, or whatever) is that you need to hear some things we do 50 different ways for it to sink in. Even after a couple of years on line, some things ingrained at other carriers prove hard to accept here.
- you get paid 62 hours a month, 50 the first year. You should never expect to make more (although you often will). Were you awarded a 90-hour line? Great! Doesn't mean a thing until the month is over and you look back to see what you actually did. Trips can and will change all the time, and line balancing can and does occur. On the plus side, if you only make guarantee, you're only working 13 days a month, so there's that, but the company makes the choice, not you. Many of us want trip or bid pay protection in the next contract, but that's down the road.
- seniority doesn't mean much here. It's good for bidding your monthly work footprint and vacation and (finally!) training events, but that's about it. even the #1 pilot on the list can have his line blown up for operational necessity. That said, the DHL stuff tends to go as scheduled, but other flying not so much. Reserves aren't called out in seniority order, either. Seems the 767 reserve guys who live in CVG get called out first while JFK guys who sit CVG reserve are left to rot in the hotel, waiting for something to do.
- vacancies/base swaps are announced after the fact, not before. your standing bid is captured on the 15th of every month. If any changes are needed, the results are announced at the end of the month. Only new bases/new equipment positions are publicized ahead of time.
- although a trip trade module is in the works, there's really no way to alter your awarded schedule unless you request personal leave or call in sick.
Things like that. It really is like flying for several different airlines. I flew the 767-200s for the first time in more than a year, and it's been forever since i've done an ocean crossing, ETOPS/CPDLC or been to Europe, but that could change tomorrow.
- you get paid 62 hours a month, 50 the first year. You should never expect to make more (although you often will). Were you awarded a 90-hour line? Great! Doesn't mean a thing until the month is over and you look back to see what you actually did. Trips can and will change all the time, and line balancing can and does occur. On the plus side, if you only make guarantee, you're only working 13 days a month, so there's that, but the company makes the choice, not you. Many of us want trip or bid pay protection in the next contract, but that's down the road.
- seniority doesn't mean much here. It's good for bidding your monthly work footprint and vacation and (finally!) training events, but that's about it. even the #1 pilot on the list can have his line blown up for operational necessity. That said, the DHL stuff tends to go as scheduled, but other flying not so much. Reserves aren't called out in seniority order, either. Seems the 767 reserve guys who live in CVG get called out first while JFK guys who sit CVG reserve are left to rot in the hotel, waiting for something to do.
- vacancies/base swaps are announced after the fact, not before. your standing bid is captured on the 15th of every month. If any changes are needed, the results are announced at the end of the month. Only new bases/new equipment positions are publicized ahead of time.
- although a trip trade module is in the works, there's really no way to alter your awarded schedule unless you request personal leave or call in sick.
Things like that. It really is like flying for several different airlines. I flew the 767-200s for the first time in more than a year, and it's been forever since i've done an ocean crossing, ETOPS/CPDLC or been to Europe, but that could change tomorrow.
Roll with the punches
Play all of his hunches
Made the best of whatever came his way
What he lacked in ambition
He made up with intuition
Plowing straight ahead come what may.- J.B.
Play all of his hunches
Made the best of whatever came his way
What he lacked in ambition
He made up with intuition
Plowing straight ahead come what may.- J.B.
05-01-2014, 06:58 AM
#8367
A-Team
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: 747
Posts: 94
Atlas Air Worldwide Announces Placement of Two Boeing 747-8 Freighters In ACMI Service for DHL Express
Aircraft Will Provide Additional Revenue Cargo Volume for DHL’s Transpacific Network Growth
Business Wire Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. 4 hours ago
PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) today announced the placement of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters into ACMI service for DHL Express, the world’s leading international express shipping company.
The two aircraft will be operated by Atlas Air, Inc. in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide’s transpacific express network under an ACMI arrangement for the benefit of DHL Express and Polar’s other customers. The aircraft replace two Boeing 747-400 Freighters currently in ACMI service for DHL.
The state-of-the-art 747-8Fs will provide additional revenue cargo volume to serve DHL’s expanding express business. The 747-400Fs will be placed immediately into revenue service for Atlas Air.
“We are delighted to deepen our long-standing relationship with DHL and to support the strong growth of its transpacific network operations,” said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.
Commencement of the new ACMI service for DHL is scheduled to begin shortly. At that time, Atlas will operate a total of four 747-8Fs and five 747-400Fs in ACMI service on behalf of DHL. Atlas will also continue to operate seven Boeing 767 Freighters in CMI service for DHL.
About Atlas Air Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide 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). Atlas Air Worldwide also maintains a 49% interest in Global Supply Systems Limited (GSS). Through Atlas and Polar, Atlas Air Worldwide operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft.
Atlas, Titan and Polar offer a range of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services that include ACMI service – in which customers receive an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a long-term basis; CMI service, for customers that provide their own aircraft; express network and scheduled air cargo service; military cargo and passenger charters; commercial cargo and passenger charters; and dry leasing of aircraft and engines.
Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC filings and other information can be accessed through the Company’s home page, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.
Contact:
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Media:
Bonnie Rodney, 914-701-8580
or
Investors:
Dan Loh, 914-701-8200
Aircraft Will Provide Additional Revenue Cargo Volume for DHL’s Transpacific Network Growth
Business Wire Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. 4 hours ago
PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) today announced the placement of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters into ACMI service for DHL Express, the world’s leading international express shipping company.
The two aircraft will be operated by Atlas Air, Inc. in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide’s transpacific express network under an ACMI arrangement for the benefit of DHL Express and Polar’s other customers. The aircraft replace two Boeing 747-400 Freighters currently in ACMI service for DHL.
The state-of-the-art 747-8Fs will provide additional revenue cargo volume to serve DHL’s expanding express business. The 747-400Fs will be placed immediately into revenue service for Atlas Air.
“We are delighted to deepen our long-standing relationship with DHL and to support the strong growth of its transpacific network operations,” said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.
Commencement of the new ACMI service for DHL is scheduled to begin shortly. At that time, Atlas will operate a total of four 747-8Fs and five 747-400Fs in ACMI service on behalf of DHL. Atlas will also continue to operate seven Boeing 767 Freighters in CMI service for DHL.
About Atlas Air Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide 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). Atlas Air Worldwide also maintains a 49% interest in Global Supply Systems Limited (GSS). Through Atlas and Polar, Atlas Air Worldwide operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft.
Atlas, Titan and Polar offer a range of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services that include ACMI service – in which customers receive an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a long-term basis; CMI service, for customers that provide their own aircraft; express network and scheduled air cargo service; military cargo and passenger charters; commercial cargo and passenger charters; and dry leasing of aircraft and engines.
Atlas Air Worldwide’s press releases, SEC filings and other information can be accessed through the Company’s home page, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.
Contact:
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Media:
Bonnie Rodney, 914-701-8580
or
Investors:
Dan Loh, 914-701-8200
05-01-2014, 09:16 AM
#8369
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 38
If you are interviewing soon or have an interest in Atlas, I recommend listening to today's earnings call, especially the Q&A where you can get lots of good information.
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/uf73d4zh
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/uf73d4zh
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