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The following is the latest information about current working conditions and employment potential at Kalitta Air – aka “K4” and although not from is approved by the CKS 140 Master Executive Council. This message will be updated and re-posted to this thread on or about the first of each month.

About Kalitta Air

Kalitta Air Pilots are represented by the Airline Pilots Association

CBA: A new contract was signed in December of 2016 and becomes amendable in December 2020

Current Company/Union relationship: Productive


Current Hiring Update: The Application is back online, and interviewing is continuing. Current employees can make pilot recommendations by emailing HR.

Current Fleet: 26 B747-400’s and is a mix of BCF’s (Boeing Converted Freighter) and F’s/ERF’s (Factory Freighter) and 9 B767-300ER’s. Kalitta Air has acquired the first of its B777F’s from Emirates – the program is ramping up and the aircraft will be online in June of 2019. There are currently over 570 pilots on the seniority list. Interviewing and hiring is back up and going. You can submit your application online.

747 Flights: The 747 has multiple daily departures and arrivals out of Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Chicago, Honolulu, Anchorage, Leipzig, Brussels, New Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, Incheon and Istanbul - other common layover cities are Amsterdam, Landstuhl Germany, Tel Aviv, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, Pattaya Thailand, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Narita, Shanghai, Santiago, Wuhan - and really anywhere in the world is possible.

767 Flights: The 767's operate only in the DHL network out of CVG and layover in Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, Laredo, San Antonio and Seattle.

777 Flights: The initial 777 will be used for DHL flying, but until it is on property we won’t have any additional information

Schedules: The schedules are on a monthly basis and are 16 days on and 14 or 15 off. The schedule is largely planned to be a continuous 16 day rotation but scheduling is good about moving days around if you need it. Travel starts generally in the afternoon/evening of your last day off and you will be home on your last day on by 2359z.

Bases: We are home based, meaning the company buys a full fare ticket to get you to wherever your line starts and back home when it's done - domestic travel is in coach - International travel is business or first class. Generally, lines start in CVG, LAX, JFK, ANC, ORD and a few others during November and December.

Pay: First year FO pay is $111/hr - the guarantee is 64hrs however we are very busy and you will average above 85 hrs pay per month and much more if you work on some days off which are paid at 150% - per diem is about $1200/month - with no days off flying a new hire can expect to make more than 100k the first year.


Crew Composition: The B747’s generally operate as a Standard crew consisting of 1 Captain and 2 FO’s. For longer flights, a Double will be assigned consisting of 4 pilots (1 or 2 Captains, and 2 or 3 FOs). Very rarely you will operate as a Basic Crew consisting of 1 Captain and 1 FO. The B767’s are operated as a standard crew of 1 Captain and 1 FO.

Hiring Candidate Requirements:
· 2500+ hours of total time minimum.
· If Military: >1000 hrs. Total Time. Turbine and PIC are flexible.
· 1500 turbine (jet) flight time min.
· 500 PIC turbine (jet) flight time min.

Application and Interview
Apply at kalittaair.com and choose “Pilot Recruitment” from the “Pilot Training” drop down menu
To update your application send an email to [email protected]
The first contact is a call from the Assistant Chief Pilot for a phone interview.
If invited for an interview the candidate will need to travel to Detroit at their expense for a one day interview consisting of 2 computer tests (cog/personality) and a panel interview. A Hotel room will be provided the night before the interview. The hotel van provides transportation to and from DTW the YIP training center and the Holiday Inn located in Belleville.

Training
Training consists of Indoc, CBT (Computer Based Training), FTD (Flight Training Device), Simulator and IOE. Initial Training takes 5 weeks and then you will be in the queue for IOE. Training pay is $600/wk plus hotel and per diem. Flight pay starts on 1st day of IOE or familiarization flight (usually within a month of completing initial training) so about 2 months total on training pay.
It will be a challenge for just about everyone, but if you are willing to put in the work, the instructors will get you through it. Expect to be flying a plane you’ve never flown out of locations you’ve never seen, using procedures you’ve never used while being graded on it. Most of it is self-guided and will require you to study with your class.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applying/Interview
I don’t have any jet/heavy time, can I apply?
Yes, you can still apply. We have quite a few pilots that came from a turboprop background.

How do I update my application?
To update your application send an email to [email protected]
(verified by HR on 1/3/19)


Is being a US citizen a definite requirement?
Yes. The DOD contracts require it.

I have X Hours and have X experience. Am I competitive?
This is unfortunately a moving target, so we cannot answer this question. What we think is competitive might not be to the hiring team. All we can suggest is to apply, and regularly update your application.

Do you get assigned an aircraft type in class, or are you hired into the fleet in which you apply?
Right now, you will get assigned a fleet when you are offered a position. You will be earmarked for a fleet during the interview and may be asked which you prefer, or if you would be ok with it.

What do people wear to the interview?
When invited to an interview you will be told that business casual is appropriate. That being said, most people show up in a suit.

What if I am unable to answer the call for an interview because I am out flying?
The company knows you're out flying. They'll leave a message, and you can call them back when you're on the ground.

Scheduling/Travel
Can they keep you out longer than your 16 days?
No, you are only required to work 16 days. They cannot force you to stay out. If for some reason beyond the companies’ control (weather) they cannot get you home by 2359Z they owe you 6 hours of pay per day or a comp day for keeping you out.

Can you be stuck on a back to back rotation?
It’s possible, but not likely. Most of the people that do back to back rotations are because they chose to, so they could change their schedule around to be home for a personal commitment. Very rarely will you get stuck with it because you did not have the seniority to hold the same schedule. If that happens, you can call scheduling, and they will usually try to help you out.

What’s a split line, and can I work less than 16 days in a row?
A split line is a line that does not have 16 days in a row during any calendar month. In general they would be 5-6 days at the beginning, and 10-11 days at the end. This does not mean you will be on the road any shorter, it just means that you will get the middle of the month off vs the beginning or end. If you work 10 at the end of March, and 6 at the beginning of April you are still on the road 16 days in a row. There are very few opportunities to work in small chunks, so if you don’t like the idea of being out for 16 in a row, you will not like Kalitta.

Do you Operate under part 117 rest rules?
No, we are a 121 supplemental cargo carrier. 117 does not apply.

Will I be sitting reserve for a long time before getting a line?
Things don’t work like that at Kalitta. There aren’t many pure reserve lines. Being assigned a line doesn’t really mean you will actually fly those trips, so bid the time off that you want. You probably won’t fly the entire month with the crew you were assigned to either.

Do you have any reserve lines at K4? Can you get more days at home by being awarded one of these lines?
Yes, we have reserve lines, but don’t expect to be home more. The only way you will be home more would be to live in a city that we regularly fly into. If you want to up those chances, live in Cincinnati, LA, Chicago, or Anchorage on the 747. On the 767 Cincinnati, Laredo, El Paso, Minneapolis, and Chicago.

Is the schedule based on a 28 day schedule, or 30?
You will work 16 of the days in every calendar month. The exception is Jan, Feb, and March. They are all 30 days because of the loss of days with Feb.

What type of flying will I be doing as a junior guy vs a senior guy?
The exact same thing. It doesn’t matter if you’re the number 1 guy, or the last, you most likely will not fly the line that you bid. You will however get the schedule you want based on seniority. There are also some lines that have a higher guarantee, so you will be paid what the line awards even if you don’t fly it.

How many hours do you fly per month?
Most people fly around 800 or so hours a year, but you will end up getting around 80-90 per month pay credit because of dead heads and reserve days.

How much Deadheading do you do, and in what class?
Lately there’s been a lot more of it, but in general you will deadhead about once or twice in addition to your initial positioning and going home. We get business class or better on international deadheads over 3 hours. Everything else is coach. Alaska and Hawaii are considered international.

What is the quality of the Hotels?
In general they are decent. In the US expect a lot of Holiday Inn, Double Tree, and Courtyards. In Asia and the Mideast they are outstanding with things like the Oakwood, Shangri-La, and the Millennium. In Europe they tend to be the Penta, and Radisson.

Do I have to sit around in the hotel on Reserve?
No. There are several types of Reserve, but the most common is R2. It means you have to check in with scheduling within an hour, and depart for duty in 2 hours. That basically means you have 2 hours to get into uniform and check out of the hotel. That leaves plenty of room to go out and enjoy the cities that you visit.

How long are you in each location?
You are required to have between 11-18 hours of rest depending on how long the day was, however min rest days are fairly rare. We are usually in any given location for about 24 hours, and there is a required day off each week.

What is the Max Duty Day?
24 hours on a Double Crew – 17 hours on a Standard Crew and 14 hours on a Basic Crew.

How does Overtime work?
You have to work 16 days per month. If you chose to work 1 extra day, you will be paid 1.5X your hours flown, and 4 hours minimum for not flying (whichever is greater). Example: I flew 10 hours on a day off, so I get paid 15 hours of pay. I then had a down day and flew another 10 hours on my time off. I get paid 4 hours for my down day, and 15 hours for the last flight. Total: 34 hours of pay for 3 days of overtime.

Miles for travel or Zed fares?
No Zed fares, or benefits for family travel. You will however get miles, and stays at most hotels.

If I live near (major airport) can I request to always start my trips there?
You can always bid the lines that start there, but you will need to be senior enough to hold that line. Some months there will be no lines that start there unless you live in CVG, so expect to start your month with a commercial flight.

If I fly the 767, and live in CVG, will I be home more often?
Yes, most of our 767 lines will have several overnights in CVG each month.

How does commuting work?
The company will buy you a commercial ticket from your home airport. Generally you will leave after 2000Z on your last day off to be in position by 0500Z. This can be flexible depending on your first departure leg. The company is then required to get you back in the lower 48 by 1900Z on your last day, and home by 2359Z.

Benefits
Sick leave/Vacation
Vacation: 14 days per year until year 5 then 21 days per year.
Sick: 7 days immediately in the bank, and after the first year it accrues at .67 days/month

Medical Benefits?
We enjoy one of the best Cadillac health care plans in the industry which is as good as or better than any major airline today. Medical benefits start after 90 days. Medical is currently $75 single and $150 family per pay period. Each year it goes up $25.

401K
You can sign up after 90 days, and it’s 5% matching up to $10,000 per year. The vesting is based on the number of years you’ve been at the company. <1 year 0%, 1 year 20%, 2 years 40%, 3 years 60%, 4 years 80%, and 5 years 100%

Home Basing
Can I live outside of the US and fly for Kalitta?
Yes! We have quite a few crew members that live outside of the US. The catch is that the company will only buy you a ticket to the plane from an airport in the US, so you will have to find your own way to your chosen US airport. Scheduling will work with you though if you happen to live by a very common location that we fly to (Leipzig, Hong Kong, etc).

What airports can be used as a home base?
Any airport in the lower 48 that has commercial service. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii they are ANC or HNL

What are the bases at Kalitta?
YIP is the only base. The company will fly you to and from the plane wherever it is, but you will have to find your own way to YIP for training.

MISC
Uniforms?
The official uniform is from Crew Outfitters. You will be sized and purchase it at Initial training. On your anniversary you will get $250 from the company for “uniform maintenance”.

What bag should I buy, and how do you guys pack for 16+ days?
People use anything from Luggage Works to Costco bags, so it’s really up to you. You will not be jumpseating to work, so if you want to check a bag you can. Most of the people pack for 10 days, and do laundry once on each rotation. There are places to do laundry at 75%+ of our hotels.

Upgrade Times
The DOH for the most junior pilot holding a 747 Captain bid is September of 2016, and March of 2017 for 767 Captain. There will be another 747 Captain bid out early next year.

Is there a seat lock?
There is a 2 year equipment lock when you’re assigned a plane, but you can bid up to Captain before that 2 years is over. Once awarded a bid, you are seat locked for 2 years.

Is there a lot of attrition?
No, there is very little attrition. 1-2 FOs every couple months tend to leave for the legacies. Very few of the captains leave for anything other than retirement.

Do you fly for Amazon?
No.

What does the 767 do?
For now, it does not have an ETOPS certification, so the 76 does domestic flying for DHL.

When the 777 comes online, who will fly it?
An initial bid has already been filled for the first group. There will be more information once the first plane shows up on property.

Who is Kalitta Charters, K2, K4 etc?
Kalitta Air (K4) is 747s and 767s. It’s run by Connie and is one you clicked on.
Kalitta Charters is a completely different company run by Doug Kalitta and is small stuff like learjets.
Kalitta Charters 2 (K2) is also run by Doug, but flies 737s and 727s.

I want to jumpseat on Kalitta. How do I do it?
Call Ops. The number is listed on the website, and they will be able to give you the schedule and list you on the flight.

How is the company with Guard and Reserve commitments?
The company loves military pilots, and with that accepts that a good portion of military pilots are now in the Guard or Reserve. You have 14-15 days off per month for any required duties and the ability to move your schedule around to accommodate. Just keep in mind that Kalitta is a much smaller company than Delta/American/etc so if you drop extended orders you will impact the schedule greatly.

Does Kalitta feed you on the flights?
Yes, the 747 is catered almost everywhere we go. There is a full galley, and ample time to eat. The 767 on the other hand is not catered due to the flight segments being short and the hub turn in CVG where food is available.
Awesome Info, thank you! What are the hiring phases? I.e After your application is reviewed what are the next phases and how long does the process generally take, if successful, to get to Indoc?
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Hey K4 recruitment or current pilots, any updates on when you guys will be accepting applications again? I am currently at a regional airline now with over 1000 PIC Turboprop time and 2000 TT. I was looking to submit my application as soon as possible but when I tried, the option was not available. Any updates when the next hiring window will be?
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Hey K4 recruitment or current pilots, any updates on when you guys will be accepting applications again? I am currently at a regional airline now with over 1000 PIC Turboprop time and 2000 TT. I was looking to submit my application as soon as possible but when I tried, the option was not available. Any updates when the next hiring window will be?
Just select all openings, find the position you are looking for and push the apply link...

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/...urrentOpenings
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on the application is asks for you employers information and then asks for start date, end date and reason for leaving?

Not sure what to put for end date and reason for leaving since I am still employed there and it will not let me leave them blank. any suggestions on what others have done?
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"Looking for new opportunities"

Or

"Presently employed"
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"Looking for new opportunities"

Or

"Presently employed"
thats what I was thinking for the reason but it is making me put in an end date and I don't have one I still work there.
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thats what I was thinking for the reason but it is making me put in an end date and I don't have one I still work there.
Put either when you’re available, or if it won’t take a date in the future put today, and say presently employed.
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Put either when you’re available, or if it won’t take a date in the future put today, and say presently employed.
I applied and was curious how they view people with no heavy jet time. I do have 1900 TPIC across several business jets. Have over 8000 TT and have been a 135 CP and DO. 5 type ratings but nothing larger than a Challenger 604. Is this at all competitive for at least getting an interview ?
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I applied and was curious how they view people with no heavy jet time. I do have 1900 TPIC across several business jets. Have over 8000 TT and have been a 135 CP and DO. 5 type ratings but nothing larger than a Challenger 604. Is this at all competitive for at least getting an interview ?
We have FO's with that background.
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I applied and was curious how they view people with no heavy jet time. I do have 1900 TPIC across several business jets. Have over 8000 TT and have been a 135 CP and DO. 5 type ratings but nothing larger than a Challenger 604. Is this at all competitive for at least getting an interview ?
I concur with No Land 3 ... I had nearly identical qualifications as you when I got the call.
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