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07-29-2014 | 03:54 AM
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[QUOTE=atpcliff;1694323]
I can't speak to his case directly, but the majors hate the idea of a flow through. They would much rather steal from a competitors regional than deplete the stock of their own contracted regionals. Furthermore, some of the flow through agreements stipulate only to interviewing - not hiring - their regional conscripts. It's NOT a guaranteed position at a major at all.
Atlas is a great option for regional pilots looking to move up and bolster their resumes. Until we see a fair salary, work rule improvements, and a decent retirement package, the "flow through" will be more active at Atlas than at many of the regionals.
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Why would u do that and give up your flowthru? All the major regionals all have flowthru sooner rather than later.
Atlas is a great option for regional pilots looking to move up and bolster their resumes. Until we see a fair salary, work rule improvements, and a decent retirement package, the "flow through" will be more active at Atlas than at many of the regionals.
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07-29-2014 | 05:36 AM
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I agree with you CandlerKid...
DC8, I think that the point that I wanted to make and certainly should have is that the business plan that "old Polar" had was not sustainable at the time that Atlas bought Polar. Had it stayed that way, Polar would not have survived...and I submit to you that the Polar business plan is now based on the ACMI model, but with only one customer, DHL.
DC8, I think that the point that I wanted to make and certainly should have is that the business plan that "old Polar" had was not sustainable at the time that Atlas bought Polar. Had it stayed that way, Polar would not have survived...and I submit to you that the Polar business plan is now based on the ACMI model, but with only one customer, DHL.
07-29-2014 | 12:25 PM
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Not trying to suggest doom and gloom as I am happy to be new at Atlas and at my age, I hope to "age-out" from here. Also, I ask this knowing about DHL's 49% stake in Polar. Nevertheless, I wonder how deep the cuts would go, namely in the seniority list, if DHL pulls the rug out from under Atlas. Any estimates?
07-29-2014 | 04:49 PM
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07-29-2014 | 05:24 PM
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Not me.. I didn't choose this life, I was merged into this nightmare. I'd go back to my old Polar pay if I could get my life back. I'm bidding in the top 5% in my base and it doesn't mean a damn thing other than days off. We're all just a bunch of charter pilots. I am hopeful though for contract 16, I think we've got allot of young talented guys that are ready to take the gloves off and fight and I'm ready to give my support 100%.
07-31-2014 | 09:43 AM
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[QUOTE=DC8DRIVER;1694340]
I can't speak to his case directly, but the majors hate the idea of a flow through. They would much rather steal from a competitors regional than deplete the stock of their own contracted regionals. Furthermore, some of the flow through agreements stipulate only to interviewing - not hiring - their regional conscripts. It's NOT a guaranteed position at a major at all.
Atlas is a great option for regional pilots looking to move up and bolster their resumes. Until we see a fair salary, work rule improvements, and a decent retirement package, the "flow through" will be more active at Atlas than at many of the regionals.
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This model has changed due to poor pay and quality of life at the regional level. Now, nobody wants to be a regional pilot. The thought process has shifted. Management now wants a flow to attract pilots and keep their regional staffed. If the only way to a major is via a flow, then there isn't a regional staffing issue anymore.
I can't speak to his case directly, but the majors hate the idea of a flow through. They would much rather steal from a competitors regional than deplete the stock of their own contracted regionals. Furthermore, some of the flow through agreements stipulate only to interviewing - not hiring - their regional conscripts. It's NOT a guaranteed position at a major at all.
Atlas is a great option for regional pilots looking to move up and bolster their resumes. Until we see a fair salary, work rule improvements, and a decent retirement package, the "flow through" will be more active at Atlas than at many of the regionals.
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