Atlas Air Hiring
09-08-2014 | 12:26 PM
#9462
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i'm right there with you. 1 internal 2200TT, 1900 Multi, 1100 PIC, previous heavy IP....applied in May and haven't heard a peep so I'm also interested.
09-08-2014 | 01:21 PM
#9463
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From: B767 CA
For those of you looking to get on here I'll share my experience so far. This is only my second month on the line.
First off... important info to have. Training pay as you've probably read is $1600 per month or $800 every two weeks. With insurance for wife and I the small paycheck came to around $575 and the one with a full month of per diem came to roughly $2300. It will vary based on your deductions and whatever insurance you pick. I was on training pay for three and a half months. Two full months training, almost a month waiting for OE, and then a couple weeks of OE. I could have started OE earlier, but was happy for the time off after being in Miami for 65 nights straight.
I'm ANC based and commute from ORD, so I lose a day off on the front side. It is what it is. The two trips that I've had end in ANC finished late Z time, but early local ANC. Therefore, I can get home early enough that I don't lose a day off on the back end.
I was able to bid this month for the first time and got a 60 day line. I got exactly the days off I needed in October. I have a 14 day trip, a four day trip, and a 16 day trip. I have stretches of 11 days off and 13 days off. I should credit 70 hours my first month if all goes as scheduled.
So far I've had layovers in nrt, icn, pvg, hkg, bah, rms, and cvg. IMO most of the hotels have been nice with icn, pvg, and hkg being super nice.
I enjoy the flying and don't mind the long trips, because I like having the long stretches of days off. I came from the regionals so I've done the 4 on 3 off while commuting every week, flying 4-6 legs a day and don't miss it one bit. This job isn't perfect and as you've read we could use some contract improvements. This job and lifestyle isn't for everyone. I know single guys that love it and guys that hate it. I have friends who are married with small kids that love it and make it work and those that hate it. At the end of the day it's up to the individual to decide if they will enjoy it or not. I don't have a crystal ball for the airline industry, so coming here will end up being either the worst career decision or the best one I've ever made. I'll know in about 25 years. The one thing I know for certain though is if you want to see the world and go to places you won't see with a passenger airline (some bad too / hostile areas are voluntary) you will have that opportunity here.
First off... important info to have. Training pay as you've probably read is $1600 per month or $800 every two weeks. With insurance for wife and I the small paycheck came to around $575 and the one with a full month of per diem came to roughly $2300. It will vary based on your deductions and whatever insurance you pick. I was on training pay for three and a half months. Two full months training, almost a month waiting for OE, and then a couple weeks of OE. I could have started OE earlier, but was happy for the time off after being in Miami for 65 nights straight.
I'm ANC based and commute from ORD, so I lose a day off on the front side. It is what it is. The two trips that I've had end in ANC finished late Z time, but early local ANC. Therefore, I can get home early enough that I don't lose a day off on the back end.
I was able to bid this month for the first time and got a 60 day line. I got exactly the days off I needed in October. I have a 14 day trip, a four day trip, and a 16 day trip. I have stretches of 11 days off and 13 days off. I should credit 70 hours my first month if all goes as scheduled.
So far I've had layovers in nrt, icn, pvg, hkg, bah, rms, and cvg. IMO most of the hotels have been nice with icn, pvg, and hkg being super nice.
I enjoy the flying and don't mind the long trips, because I like having the long stretches of days off. I came from the regionals so I've done the 4 on 3 off while commuting every week, flying 4-6 legs a day and don't miss it one bit. This job isn't perfect and as you've read we could use some contract improvements. This job and lifestyle isn't for everyone. I know single guys that love it and guys that hate it. I have friends who are married with small kids that love it and make it work and those that hate it. At the end of the day it's up to the individual to decide if they will enjoy it or not. I don't have a crystal ball for the airline industry, so coming here will end up being either the worst career decision or the best one I've ever made. I'll know in about 25 years. The one thing I know for certain though is if you want to see the world and go to places you won't see with a passenger airline (some bad too / hostile areas are voluntary) you will have that opportunity here.
Everyone that is applying needs to understand what sandstorm has posted above...there are a lot of good things about Atlas, but there are an equal number of gotchas here. So, buyer beware. Do your homework, and ask lots of questions.
I'll be the first to admit that the conversation has changed over the last few months. Heck, I was the first one to throw a hand grenade a few months ago when I changed my tune and stopped recommending Atlas as a career choice. I think that may have gone too far, but it sparked a conversation that guys felt free to call out the company on a lot of things...the Union trash-talking was taking that bit too far, in my opinion, but these threads have a way of drifting sometimes.
Good luck, and once again, ask lots of questions.
09-08-2014 | 03:00 PM
#9464
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agreed,,, I have heard that the union trashing piece a couple of dozen pages back, by someone who claimed to be highly placed in the union, cost a retirement package. He trashed the union just because he didn't agree with a defined benefit plan for retirement. What a shame. We have to realize that our posts have consequences and management is keenly interested in this thread.
09-08-2014 | 08:15 PM
#9466
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Joined: Sep 2014
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maybe you know much better than me. I just heard there was some negotiation going on concerning an enhanced retirement to help stem the tide of pilots leaving and shortly after some post on this board, the company said they were no longer interested. Guess you would have to aks someone way more in the stream than I am.
09-08-2014 | 08:16 PM
#9467
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agreed,,, I have heard that the union trashing piece a couple of dozen pages back, by someone who claimed to be highly placed in the union, cost a retirement package. He trashed the union just because he didn't agree with a defined benefit plan for retirement. What a shame. We have to realize that our posts have consequences and management is keenly interested in this thread.
YGTBSM! You .......never mind it really would not matter.
cargo
09-10-2014 | 04:40 AM
#9469
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: I will be in the right bunk.
Immediate A321/330/B747/B777
First Officer vacancies in Eva Air for non-type rated candidates
Dear Pilot,
A warm greeting from Global Pilot Service Ltd. operational office in Taipei.
GPS Team is helping our recruitment partner EVA Airways in Taiwan to find more competent pilots interested in flying A321/330/B747/B777. Candidates without type rating but having 2,000 flight hours with 500 Jet hours (400hrs civil aviation experiences) are welcome to consider this offer and submit your application. It’s an excellent opportunity for a young and bright pilot like you to advance your flying career by join the EVA Airways.
Being the biggest airlines in Taiwan with excellent safety record and service standard, EVA Airways (Eva Air) would like to invite professional aviators who meets the recruitment qualification to join this big family in Asia so its expansion plan can be well manned with excellent flight crew. Main Operating Base is at Taipei Taiwan. Eva Air will be flying to more major cities in Europe and North America in the near future, overseas extended outstation layover will be possible when more flight frequency in certain destination is established.
Please visit GPS’ recruitment website as below for more detailed information.
Http://www.gpscrew.com
Your forwarding this information to your professional colleague will be highly appreciated.
Yours faithfully
GPS Team
First Officer vacancies in Eva Air for non-type rated candidates
Dear Pilot,A warm greeting from Global Pilot Service Ltd. operational office in Taipei.
GPS Team is helping our recruitment partner EVA Airways in Taiwan to find more competent pilots interested in flying A321/330/B747/B777. Candidates without type rating but having 2,000 flight hours with 500 Jet hours (400hrs civil aviation experiences) are welcome to consider this offer and submit your application. It’s an excellent opportunity for a young and bright pilot like you to advance your flying career by join the EVA Airways.
Being the biggest airlines in Taiwan with excellent safety record and service standard, EVA Airways (Eva Air) would like to invite professional aviators who meets the recruitment qualification to join this big family in Asia so its expansion plan can be well manned with excellent flight crew. Main Operating Base is at Taipei Taiwan. Eva Air will be flying to more major cities in Europe and North America in the near future, overseas extended outstation layover will be possible when more flight frequency in certain destination is established.
Please visit GPS’ recruitment website as below for more detailed information.
Http://www.gpscrew.com
Your forwarding this information to your professional colleague will be highly appreciated.
Yours faithfully
GPS Team
09-10-2014 | 04:47 AM
#9470
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THREE BASES TO CHOOSE FROM AND THE HIGHEST PAY!
Bases located in Beijing, Guangzhou and Sanya
Requires: 500 hours PIC in the A320, 4,000 hours total time, age under 55 years old at start of assignment, and current on the A320 within the preceding 12 months.
Compensation (net amount received by pilot): Option A: 45 days OFF (low season) or 30 Days OFF (high season) annually, $24,166 USD plus $300 per hour overtime. Other work options available including 6 weeks ON, 2 weeks OFF or 6 weeks ON, 3 weeks OFF or 1 month ON, 1 month OFF.
The next interview will be held October 13 - 17
Email us at [email protected] for full details and to arrange your interview.
Act now and complete our 2 minute Quick Application at www.chinaaviation.hk
With over 20 years of experience in China, China Aviation is your fastest option to fly in China.
Bases located in Beijing, Guangzhou and Sanya
Requires: 500 hours PIC in the A320, 4,000 hours total time, age under 55 years old at start of assignment, and current on the A320 within the preceding 12 months.
Compensation (net amount received by pilot): Option A: 45 days OFF (low season) or 30 Days OFF (high season) annually, $24,166 USD plus $300 per hour overtime. Other work options available including 6 weeks ON, 2 weeks OFF or 6 weeks ON, 3 weeks OFF or 1 month ON, 1 month OFF.
The next interview will be held October 13 - 17
Email us at [email protected] for full details and to arrange your interview.
Act now and complete our 2 minute Quick Application at www.chinaaviation.hk
With over 20 years of experience in China, China Aviation is your fastest option to fly in China.
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