Kalitta vs. Omni
04-08-2024, 05:12 PM
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Kalitta vs. Omni
Have CJOs from both Carriers. Class date from K4 with no fleet assignment as of yet. No class date from Omni as of yet. Been riding in the back of Omni being former military, but other than that no other clues. All I have read is doom and gloom on both sides on APC.
04-08-2024, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by articwenger
All I have read is doom and gloom on both sides on APC.
If it's me, I'm going with Kalitta, not that you should believe anything you read here, including this.
04-09-2024, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Reactivity
Believing anything you read on APC was your first mistake.
If it's me, I'm going with Kalitta, not that you should believe anything you read here, including this.
If it's me, I'm going with Kalitta, not that you should believe anything you read here, including this.
If you’re former mil jet jock you may need some straight and level time in a heavy jet.
My advice is worth what you paid for it.
04-09-2024, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by articwenger
Have CJOs from both Carriers. Class date from K4 with no fleet assignment as of yet. No class date from Omni as of yet. Been riding in the back of Omni being former military, but other than that no other clues. All I have read is doom and gloom on both sides on APC.
Look at management teams (and understand where Omni fits under the ATSG umbrella).
Look at maintenance/accident records.
Look at union representation.
Look at basing/commuting.
You could also look at pay/benefits but frankly why bother? If you're former military (college educated) you should have your apps out to all the Legacies and either of these jobs will just be a place holder until you get your "forever" job.
Then add up the plusses/minuses and make your decision.
Pro tip: Just because Omni or Kalitta worked out great for one of your buddies doens't mean it's a great choice for you.
04-09-2024, 08:02 AM
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At least one of those carriers has a recent history of hiring classes of 10-12, with 2 or 3 showing up, and in at least one case, none making it through training. Further, the same company has a relatively recent history of letting the class get through a couple of months of training, then effectively furloughing them three hours before their type ride, and another class being kicked down the road just before their class date. If you've given up your job and put your eggs in the new basket, that might hurt, especially if you've been strung along on a training wage at a hotel with gunfights across the parking lot.
Of course, at the other company, it's not unheard of to have the catalytic converter cut out of your rental car in the hotel parking lot, so go figure.
Of course, at the other company, it's not unheard of to have the catalytic converter cut out of your rental car in the hotel parking lot, so go figure.
04-09-2024, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by zerozero
Often times in this career you need to pick your poison.
Pro tip: Just because Omni or Kalitta worked out great for one of your buddies doens't mean it's a great choice for you.
Pro tip: Just because Omni or Kalitta worked out great for one of your buddies doens't mean it's a great choice for you.
Last edited by C17B74; 04-09-2024 at 08:21 AM.
04-11-2024, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawkerdriver1
I joined Kalitta last October. Some great instructors & people. Very family oriented. IDK anything about furloughs or canceled classes but I might be wrong.
Contract negotiations now.
Cheers!
HD
Contract negotiations now.
Cheers!
HD
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