Kalitta Air (K4) Information
#671
Tin Can Time
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: Entitled Newb
Posts: 168
So the last classes of this year are Legacy ASA guys and girls. In the coming year will the rest of us be competing for fewer slots in a new hire class with an allotted % of the open slots given to legacy ASA folks?
And if I’m ex-legacy Expressjet does that help or hinder my chances?
And if I’m ex-legacy Expressjet does that help or hinder my chances?
#672
So the last classes of this year are Legacy ASA guys and girls. In the coming year will the rest of us be competing for fewer slots in a new hire class with an allotted % of the open slots given to legacy ASA folks?
And if I’m ex-legacy Expressjet does that help or hinder my chances?
And if I’m ex-legacy Expressjet does that help or hinder my chances?
I would imagine that all of the slots next year will be filled by pilots the company interviews and hires. Call your friends at Express Jet, find out who is scheduling the interviews and ask to be included would be my suggestion.
I am presently trading a class with Express Jet pilots and the ones I have met are doing well in training.
#673
Tin Can Time
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: Entitled Newb
Posts: 168
First, there is no Legacy preference. ALPA approached the company with a request to offer interviews to soon to be distressed pilots. ALPA may approach about other ALPA carriers in a similar situation.
I would imagine that all of the slots next year will be filled by pilots the company interviews and hires. Call your friends at Express Jet, find out who is scheduling the interviews and ask to be included would be my suggestion.
I am presently trading a class with Express Jet pilots and the ones I have met are doing well in training.
I would imagine that all of the slots next year will be filled by pilots the company interviews and hires. Call your friends at Express Jet, find out who is scheduling the interviews and ask to be included would be my suggestion.
I am presently trading a class with Express Jet pilots and the ones I have met are doing well in training.
#674
Banned
Joined APC: Feb 2017
Posts: 2,275
So the last classes of this year are Legacy ASA guys and girls. In the coming year will the rest of us be competing for fewer slots in a new hire class with an allotted % of the open slots given to legacy ASA folks?
And if I’m ex-legacy Expressjet does that help or hinder my chances?
And if I’m ex-legacy Expressjet does that help or hinder my chances?
Examples of new FO's I've recently flown with... D.O. to a well known 135, Etihad 777 CA, Emirates 777 CA, Chief Pilot to a 135, various military, and some regional guys. It seams they pick from every group, but obviously heavy, mil, chief/DO/LCA/sim instructor qualls help quite a bit based on who've I've been flying with as of late.
And I must say, nearly all of them are pretty sharp guys.
#675
Tin Can Time
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: Entitled Newb
Posts: 168
It was ALPA preferential hiring, does not apply to you unless you still worked there.
Examples of new FO's I've recently flown with... D.O. to a well known 135, Etihad 777 CA, Emirates 777 CA, Chief Pilot to a 135, various military, and some regional guys. It seams they pick from every group, but obviously heavy, mil, chief/DO/LCA/sim instructor qualls help quite a bit based on who've I've been flying with as of late.
And I must say, nearly all of them are pretty sharp guys.
Examples of new FO's I've recently flown with... D.O. to a well known 135, Etihad 777 CA, Emirates 777 CA, Chief Pilot to a 135, various military, and some regional guys. It seams they pick from every group, but obviously heavy, mil, chief/DO/LCA/sim instructor qualls help quite a bit based on who've I've been flying with as of late.
And I must say, nearly all of them are pretty sharp guys.
#676
Line Holder
Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 66
Agree with No land.... I’ve flown with him a few times so I can say he speaks the truth. Except for the few who make it known they’re only here till brown or purple calls, and are abnoxious about it. Most of the guys are super cool and low key.
I just despise the holier then tho attitude. Some on here need to tone it down and quit being preachy. In your head it may sound one way, but to others it comes across another...... smile, be nice, and help your coworkers out.
I liked it when this place was more of a secret society.
I just despise the holier then tho attitude. Some on here need to tone it down and quit being preachy. In your head it may sound one way, but to others it comes across another...... smile, be nice, and help your coworkers out.
I liked it when this place was more of a secret society.
#677
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2016
Position: Old and Unemployed
Posts: 107
Agree with No land.... I’ve flown with him a few times so I can say he speaks the truth. Except for the few who make it known they’re only here till brown or purple calls, and are abnoxious about it. Most of the guys are super cool and low key.
I just despise the holier then tho attitude. Some on here need to tone it down and quit being preachy. In your head it may sound one way, but to others it comes across another...... smile, be nice, and help your coworkers out.
I liked it when this place was more of a secret society.
I just despise the holier then tho attitude. Some on here need to tone it down and quit being preachy. In your head it may sound one way, but to others it comes across another...... smile, be nice, and help your coworkers out.
I liked it when this place was more of a secret society.
The secret is out, pilgrim. Get over it...
Nobody here at K4 (including me, the largest ego in town) has the right to not be nice and help your fellow inmates. As a matter of fact, I would hope that the left seat folk of the tribe would make a genuine effort to mentor those who are coming up the ranks. We here at the center of the universe appreciate all the extra help we can get. Remember, the up and coming ensure you have a viable future here.
We are on the cusp of an exploding expansion. The next two years will make the last two look tame. Some of you will find yourselves in a position to be an international jet captain with not a whole lot of FO time to build a personal strategy. Please make the effort to talk frankly with the "good captains" that you fly with and seek their counsel. And, if you fancy yourself as one of the "good captains", please pass the legacy along. All our careers depend on it...
Skyguy...
#678
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: 744 CA
Posts: 4,772
The secret is out, pilgrim. Get over it...
Nobody here at K4 (including me, the largest ego in town) has the right to not be nice and help your fellow inmates. As a matter of fact, I would hope that the left seat folk of the tribe would make a genuine effort to mentor those who are coming up the ranks. We here at the center of the universe appreciate all the extra help we can get. Remember, the up and coming ensure you have a viable future here.
We are on the cusp of an exploding expansion. The next two years will make the last two look tame. Some of you will find yourselves in a position to be an international jet captain with not a whole lot of FO time to build a personal strategy. Please make the effort to talk frankly with the "good captains" that you fly with and seek their counsel. And, if you fancy yourself as one of the "good captains", please pass the legacy along. All our careers depend on it...
Skyguy...
Nobody here at K4 (including me, the largest ego in town) has the right to not be nice and help your fellow inmates. As a matter of fact, I would hope that the left seat folk of the tribe would make a genuine effort to mentor those who are coming up the ranks. We here at the center of the universe appreciate all the extra help we can get. Remember, the up and coming ensure you have a viable future here.
We are on the cusp of an exploding expansion. The next two years will make the last two look tame. Some of you will find yourselves in a position to be an international jet captain with not a whole lot of FO time to build a personal strategy. Please make the effort to talk frankly with the "good captains" that you fly with and seek their counsel. And, if you fancy yourself as one of the "good captains", please pass the legacy along. All our careers depend on it...
Skyguy...
#679
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,888
I have to tell you that those of us coming over from ASA are so grateful for this opportunity. For the last few years we have watched younger, less experienced pilots get hired by majors while we were bipassed and deemed too old and “untrainable”. Kalitta has proved them wrong. I have heard nothing but good things from those already there and I’m counting down the days until I start ground school.
#680
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: 744 CA
Posts: 4,772
I have to tell you that those of us coming over from ASA are so grateful for this opportunity. For the last few years we have watched younger, less experienced pilots get hired by majors while we were bipassed and deemed too old and “untrainable”. Kalitta has proved them wrong. I have heard nothing but good things from those already there and I’m counting down the days until I start ground school.
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