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06-12-2017, 06:30 AM
#101
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Posts: 176
Originally Posted by AKNGPilot
Second this, I got the TBNT as well.
If you have a clean record they won't hire you.
06-12-2017, 06:55 AM
#103
VHR-very happily retired
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Retired
Posts: 1,414
Originally Posted by AKNGPilot
Second this, I got the TBNT as well.
06-12-2017, 09:25 AM
#105
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: Mannin' deez blenps
Posts: 193
From my experience thus far (5Y 747.) Atlas has plenty of qualified pilots. Loads of Military AMC/Rsv/Guard, 135 or fractional captains and a plethora of high time PIC regional captains (Xjet,Skywest,RAH,Mesa etc.)
While the learning curve is quite steep and the training rather strenuous I do not feel like I work with a bunch of flunkies? Everyone that I work with has a really unique back story and something that I feel definitely sets them apart. It's usually something that makes a match for this type of flying. A lot of guys I work with whether be the one that doesn't go home because he lives life abroad or the one that kite surfs the Maldives on his days off... They each have a reason. We train, fly and live the world. Even the guy that goes home to a wife and kids now has the added challenge of balancing the two.
Atlas has long way to go regarding the contract fight..but Im not gonna let people come on here and start thinking that it has bunch of Inexperienced bottom feeders and subpar pilots currently on property. Every airline has it's own 10%
While the learning curve is quite steep and the training rather strenuous I do not feel like I work with a bunch of flunkies? Everyone that I work with has a really unique back story and something that I feel definitely sets them apart. It's usually something that makes a match for this type of flying. A lot of guys I work with whether be the one that doesn't go home because he lives life abroad or the one that kite surfs the Maldives on his days off... They each have a reason. We train, fly and live the world. Even the guy that goes home to a wife and kids now has the added challenge of balancing the two.
Atlas has long way to go regarding the contract fight..but Im not gonna let people come on here and start thinking that it has bunch of Inexperienced bottom feeders and subpar pilots currently on property. Every airline has it's own 10%
Last edited by Bumbaclot; 06-12-2017 at 09:55 AM.
06-12-2017, 07:48 PM
#106
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
Oh, why not. I'll take a stab at it.
Originally Posted by ironmanndfw
by Atlas.
I moved to KFLL in April so a MIA base would be nice.
MIA is a 747 base. If you want 767s in MIA, try UPS.
I have been told 2 years seat lock, every new hires go to ANC and the 74 for at least a month. MIA is about a year + to hold. I'd prefer the 76 in MIA or CVG yet I understand the business.
3-year seat lock, unless you can upgrade. ANC from FLL is a super-fun commute, and you'll get to spend even more days off getting to/from work.
Maybe get to go to CVG in a month +, JFK is senior (though I'm not thrilled about JFK as a base).
You won't see JFK on the 767 for a long time. Maybe on the 747, but you'd want MIA anyway.
Questions: Is it even worth trying to go to Atlas? For a year maybe 2? I would like some heavy time yet I also know I'll never make CA at one of the Majors, UPS or FedEx.
Upgrade at FedEx has gone junior lately. And if you got on with a major, why would you care about upgrade? You'll make more as an FO than you'll ever make as a CA at Atlas.
Would it be a better shot to go to K4? Or try for JB, Spirit, Allegent?
Do your homework Only you can answer that question. Or do you want to rely on internet strangers to tell you the pros/cons of airlines we don't work for?
I'd like to get on with UPS or FedEx as boxes doen't complain.
Ideas, intel, suggestions???
Maybe try to get hired by FedEx or UPS first? If you're not qualified to get hired there now, what's a few years in the right seat at Atlas going to do for you?
I moved to KFLL in April so a MIA base would be nice.
MIA is a 747 base. If you want 767s in MIA, try UPS.
I have been told 2 years seat lock, every new hires go to ANC and the 74 for at least a month. MIA is about a year + to hold. I'd prefer the 76 in MIA or CVG yet I understand the business.
3-year seat lock, unless you can upgrade. ANC from FLL is a super-fun commute, and you'll get to spend even more days off getting to/from work.
Maybe get to go to CVG in a month +, JFK is senior (though I'm not thrilled about JFK as a base).
You won't see JFK on the 767 for a long time. Maybe on the 747, but you'd want MIA anyway.
Questions: Is it even worth trying to go to Atlas? For a year maybe 2? I would like some heavy time yet I also know I'll never make CA at one of the Majors, UPS or FedEx.
Upgrade at FedEx has gone junior lately. And if you got on with a major, why would you care about upgrade? You'll make more as an FO than you'll ever make as a CA at Atlas.
Would it be a better shot to go to K4? Or try for JB, Spirit, Allegent?
Do your homework Only you can answer that question. Or do you want to rely on internet strangers to tell you the pros/cons of airlines we don't work for?
I'd like to get on with UPS or FedEx as boxes doen't complain.
Ideas, intel, suggestions???
Maybe try to get hired by FedEx or UPS first? If you're not qualified to get hired there now, what's a few years in the right seat at Atlas going to do for you?
06-13-2017, 05:11 PM
#109
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 532
Originally Posted by Code Red
I guess not. My second year pay is their 14 year pay. You don't hear me complaining.
Also, Atlas has no 14 year pay. 12 years at this dump and you're capped out.
06-13-2017, 07:07 PM
#110
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 15
Atlas application next step
Originally Posted by Whiplash6
We need more 76 pilots than 74. Miami is not a 76 base.
You could go to any of those airlines mentioned but you'll have a better schedule and better pay if you choose to do that since they all have much better contracts. Gee. Tough call.
You could go to any of those airlines mentioned but you'll have a better schedule and better pay if you choose to do that since they all have much better contracts. Gee. Tough call.
They sent an email last week- asking to do the online written test.
I did that!
Anyone know of someone I can contact in HR to find status of my application?
Any info would be appreciated.
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