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321neo 04-24-2019 04:36 PM

Flexjet or Atlas Air?
 
Hi guys, I currently have the option of going to Atlas Air or Flexjet, I know what’s been said about Atlas, but the 747 is very attractive for me on the other hand Flexjet have very attractive contract but I’ve never flown corporate which is very appealing to me as well except the Phenom 300 :rolleyes:
I’m rated on the A320, TT 15000, PIC 5000 TRI & TRE.
I appreciate you're comment’s

321neo 04-24-2019 04:40 PM

Atlas or Flexjet?
 
Hi guys, I currently have the option of going to Atlas Air or Flexjet, I know what’s been said about Atlas, but the 747 is very attractive for me on the other hand Flexjet have very attractive contract but I’ve never flown corporate which is very appealing to me as well except the Phenom 300 :rolleyes:
I’m rated on the A320, TT 15000, PIC 5000 TRI & TRE.
I appreciate you're comment’s

Riverside 04-24-2019 04:44 PM

What's so attractive about the 747? Unless you have SJS.

TiredSoul 04-24-2019 04:49 PM

Pick 121 over 135 with your hours.

TiredSoul 04-24-2019 04:50 PM

I think one thread is enough.
Besides this is “low time”

RyeMex 04-24-2019 05:12 PM

I would agree to pick 121 over 135, but have you explored other option besides Atlas? I believe JetBlue and Spirit are both hiring, and they offer significantly more in overall compensation than Atlas does.

NoJoy 04-24-2019 05:46 PM

If you want the opportunity flying around the world, Atlas is a good choice if offered the job. The 747 ain’t bad either ;)

321neo 04-24-2019 05:47 PM

Thanks guys, yeah that is a very good advice.
With JB and Spirit I’m still waiting, but I need to start somewhere here while I wait.

boeingdvr 04-24-2019 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by 321neo (Post 2808343)
Hi guys, I currently have the option of going to Atlas Air or Flexjet, I know what’s been said about Atlas, but the 747 is very attractive for me on the other hand Flexjet have very attractive contract but I’ve never flown corporate which is very appealing to me as well except the Phenom 300 :rolleyes:
I’m rated on the A320, TT 15000, PIC 5000 TRI & TRE.
I appreciate you're comment’s

The 747 is attractive... then the gear comes up. You look down at the FMC and realize you have 15 hours to go, you then take a look at your PCD, crap a schedule change during taxi out. After my 15 hour flight, I’ve got min rest of 10 hour, then a 15 hour flight back to CVG, wait- then another 10 min rest, to fly another 15 hours back to Korea... then it hits you- I’ve got 17 days of this, oh gosh- I hope they don’t extend me into my X days, that will be a 21 day trip... when will
I sleep, when will I eat... a few weeks later you’re still working, then you get a $1700 paycheck for all your hard work-

Then it really sets in- I’ve moved millions of dollars of freight, flying 100m dollar airplane, and they gave me $1700 bucks.

You’re welcome to come see for yourself - but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

kodiakallstar 04-24-2019 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by 321neo (Post 2808390)
Thanks guys, yeah that is a very good advice.
With JB and Spirit I’m still waiting, but I need to start somewhere here while I wait.

Kalitta or Omni have new and better contracts and would satisfy your wanderlust/big airplane needs. I would think both are attainable with your quals. Between the two though Atlas would be a total gamble I’d take the bird in hand with Flexjet.


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