Ati interview
06-07-2020, 05:51 PM
#51
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FWIW, Neverhome is correct that there has been no official announcement about who will fly the 12 aircraft in the new leasing contract. However, to be extraordinarily-hypertechnical (and maybe unnecessarily so, sorry...), at least one of the 12 in the new contract will be flown by ATI. I know this because it just went into service with ATI.
To explain: there is currently in place a leasing agreement by which Amazon was to dry-lease 10 aircraft for delivery in 2019 and 2020, 5 each year. They then shifted it to 6 in 2019 and 4 in 2020. One aircraft kind of snuck under the wire in 2019, and was in any event being covered by a lease return that was put into use. So Amazon did indeed get 6 in 2019 and thus there were 4 to be delivered in 2020 under the old contract. Then the new contract for 12 more just came along.
Although I didn't think about it at the time, we actually knew that there will be FIVE put in service for Amazon this year: 443AZ, which just went into service with ATI, and one more per month from now to October: 449AZ, 431AZ, 379AA (to be renumbered 457AZ) and 433AZ, in that order. Those remaining four this year have been said to be going to ATI.
Oddly, it turns out that when they put 443AZ into service with ATI on 5/30/20, Amazon is considering that to be the 1st aircraft under the NEW contract. (The press release says so.) Why? Dunno. Seems kind of weird given that there are still 4 more coming under the old contract, but I guess it's some kind of accounting thing.
I'm sure this means absolutely-zero about who will ultimately fly the 11 aircraft coming next year, but I thought it might be worth pointing out that at least one of the "new 12" has gone to ATI.
To explain: there is currently in place a leasing agreement by which Amazon was to dry-lease 10 aircraft for delivery in 2019 and 2020, 5 each year. They then shifted it to 6 in 2019 and 4 in 2020. One aircraft kind of snuck under the wire in 2019, and was in any event being covered by a lease return that was put into use. So Amazon did indeed get 6 in 2019 and thus there were 4 to be delivered in 2020 under the old contract. Then the new contract for 12 more just came along.
Although I didn't think about it at the time, we actually knew that there will be FIVE put in service for Amazon this year: 443AZ, which just went into service with ATI, and one more per month from now to October: 449AZ, 431AZ, 379AA (to be renumbered 457AZ) and 433AZ, in that order. Those remaining four this year have been said to be going to ATI.
Oddly, it turns out that when they put 443AZ into service with ATI on 5/30/20, Amazon is considering that to be the 1st aircraft under the NEW contract. (The press release says so.) Why? Dunno. Seems kind of weird given that there are still 4 more coming under the old contract, but I guess it's some kind of accounting thing.
I'm sure this means absolutely-zero about who will ultimately fly the 11 aircraft coming next year, but I thought it might be worth pointing out that at least one of the "new 12" has gone to ATI.
06-07-2020, 07:33 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by NeverHome
0. No idea if ATI is getting the birds. No official announcement either way.
1. it depends partly on your previous PIC experience. If you have PIC in a transport category aircraft that will count. If you read the ATI contract it has the details there (google it, contract is out there).
2. plan on approximately 500hrs a year. That’s a busy schedule for us. It’s possible to do more but that’s not necessarily the norm.
3. No idea about interviews. We had a pretty full pool when Covid hit. So we have been hiring and interviewing from those whose name was already in the hat. Maybe soon, see point 0.
4. Excellent. They are willing to work with you and are not out to bust you. If you put in the effort they will too. I had no complaints. Plus side note, full pay during training! So that’s a plus as well.
1. it depends partly on your previous PIC experience. If you have PIC in a transport category aircraft that will count. If you read the ATI contract it has the details there (google it, contract is out there).
2. plan on approximately 500hrs a year. That’s a busy schedule for us. It’s possible to do more but that’s not necessarily the norm.
3. No idea about interviews. We had a pretty full pool when Covid hit. So we have been hiring and interviewing from those whose name was already in the hat. Maybe soon, see point 0.
4. Excellent. They are willing to work with you and are not out to bust you. If you put in the effort they will too. I had no complaints. Plus side note, full pay during training! So that’s a plus as well.
06-08-2020, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Fixnem2Flyinem
Outside of the 90 original pilots at ATI. Everyone has been hired since 2016. Most hired through early 2018 have now upgraded due to growth (airframes added). Late 2018 through current is about 45% of the company, so yes there are junior guys getting awarded upgrades because...wait for it...The bottom of the list has been hired within the last two years.
Now why is that someone can get an upgrade at 11 months vs someone with two years?? It has nothing to do with the laughable reasons I’ve read above, like being buddies with the chief. We do have a contract, with requirements and criteria for upgrades just like any other unionized carrier. The reason is because you need to have 1000 hours of time in a 121 plane more than 60k in order to upgrade here. Since we hire from all sorts of backgrounds, some have the time and some don’t. It’s pretty obvious that it will take one longer to upgrade if they lack that experience before being able to submit a bid. That is the main reason why some junior folks are getting awarded (Like the few right around a year), because the pilots senior to them are still working on that 1000hrs. That is the situation, currently.
Now why is that someone can get an upgrade at 11 months vs someone with two years?? It has nothing to do with the laughable reasons I’ve read above, like being buddies with the chief. We do have a contract, with requirements and criteria for upgrades just like any other unionized carrier. The reason is because you need to have 1000 hours of time in a 121 plane more than 60k in order to upgrade here. Since we hire from all sorts of backgrounds, some have the time and some don’t. It’s pretty obvious that it will take one longer to upgrade if they lack that experience before being able to submit a bid. That is the main reason why some junior folks are getting awarded (Like the few right around a year), because the pilots senior to them are still working on that 1000hrs. That is the situation, currently.
06-19-2020, 02:57 PM
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Online App Window open
The Application Window will be open for 24 hours starting on June 24th 2020 from 0800L Eastern to 0800L on June 25th.
At present HR does not have any interviews scheduled and do not anticipate scheduling interviews at least for the next several months. They will communicate to the Applicants when interviews will begin and schedule them accordingly.
If you have worked with currently employed pilots before, a recommendation by that pilot goes a long way. Furloughed ALPA pilots will get a closer look from HR, but we encourage and welcome all to apply.
At present HR does not have any interviews scheduled and do not anticipate scheduling interviews at least for the next several months. They will communicate to the Applicants when interviews will begin and schedule them accordingly.
If you have worked with currently employed pilots before, a recommendation by that pilot goes a long way. Furloughed ALPA pilots will get a closer look from HR, but we encourage and welcome all to apply.
06-23-2020, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyAstarJets
The Application Window will be open for 24 hours starting on June 24th 2020 from 0800L Eastern to 0800L on June 25th.
At present HR does not have any interviews scheduled and do not anticipate scheduling interviews at least for the next several months. They will communicate to the Applicants when interviews will begin and schedule them accordingly.
If you have worked with currently employed pilots before, a recommendation by that pilot goes a long way. Furloughed ALPA pilots will get a closer look from HR, but we encourage and welcome all to apply.
At present HR does not have any interviews scheduled and do not anticipate scheduling interviews at least for the next several months. They will communicate to the Applicants when interviews will begin and schedule them accordingly.
If you have worked with currently employed pilots before, a recommendation by that pilot goes a long way. Furloughed ALPA pilots will get a closer look from HR, but we encourage and welcome all to apply.
06-24-2020, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ThomasPaine
what is the average monthly credit? I know Min is 60 hours but is that accurate in what to expect to be paid per month? What are ATI pilots getting paid per month on average?
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06-25-2020, 06:21 AM
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Yes, you are able to pick up open time on your days off. The last few months, when this virus really started affecting things, our military combi lines were really screwed up. Guys that normally bid those, were basically being put on reserve. That being said, there hasnt been much open time lately. Eventually when all these international travel restrictions are lifted, things will get back to normal and we will start seeing more open time available again. Anything over 60 hours a bid, you're paid your normal rate. However, when you pick up open time on your day off, it will pay 4.0 hours above the min guarentee of 60, for every day you're out. Also, after you've already been out for over 16 days, you are now entitled to rig. My first 12 months with the company, I flew 660 hours and made 76K. Just take that with a grain of salt. The only thing you can absolutely guarantee, is getting paid your 60 hours per bid.
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Originally Posted by Kingairguy08
Plan on 60. There are a few lines with a higher credit, but not many, and those generally go senior.
Is there much overtime available and how does that pay out?
Is there much overtime available and how does that pay out?
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