Atlas Air Hiring
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Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Ex USAF, ex-ATA , currently Atlas Air 747 CA
Posts: 324
Atlas is trying to grow but is unable to attract and retain enough pilots to support this growth. In the past 12 months they have successfully hired about 270 pilots (there were several who left for better airlines during initial training and were not counted in this number), however the seniority list grew by only 100. Nearly two thirds of that number left for greener pastures.
The seniority list now has 1486 pilots.
This year alone they have hired 119 and lost about 100.
You may want to consider why this is happening.
The seniority list now has 1486 pilots.
This year alone they have hired 119 and lost about 100.
You may want to consider why this is happening.
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 532
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Position: 747 FO
Posts: 26
No doubt about the engine failure.
That's what I've heard from most 76 guys I talk to. Looking forward to making the transition from 74 to 76 soon. See you over there.
Attitude is everything. The schoolhouse sets the tone - 767 is about teaching and instruction. 747 is about evaluation and checking (although it's getting better). The 767 is more regional - you'll find yourself in certain "buckets" of flying. Domestic cargo, a few spots in Asia, or AMC (domestic/Germany/Kuwait, mainly). For example, if you're in TPE, your pattern will typically stay intact. on the 747, your pattern can change every time you land. on the 747, i was typically out close to 17 days and was usually on the other side of the globe. on the 767, except for CA OE, i haven't been abroad since July, and do more like week on/week off (well, 8 or 9 on). On the 767, I also feel like a pilot again.
but again, the 747 is getting better. new CAs bring new attitudes, and the ship is slowly turning around in MIA.
more $$$ on the 747 side. i would've gotten a ton more PIC on the 747 had I waited. but for me, 767 is the right fit.
Any advantages/disadvantages to where you are based (CVG vsJFK) with regard to schedule, type of flying, and most importantly lol, being able to bid trips that will allow a start directly from gateway to hopefully avoid imputed and maybe keep from commuting on an off day?
I've heard that bidding can be done to minimize the commutes on days off, but having never worked there, I really only can guess as to how often that might be doable.
Looking forward to the opportunity, and glad you guys are chiming in with some insight and info about that side of the house. Everyone I know is on the 74 side.
I've heard that bidding can be done to minimize the commutes on days off, but having never worked there, I really only can guess as to how often that might be doable.
Looking forward to the opportunity, and glad you guys are chiming in with some insight and info about that side of the house. Everyone I know is on the 74 side.
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 532
Any advantages/disadvantages to where you are based (CVG vsJFK) with regard to schedule, type of flying, and most importantly lol, being able to bid trips that will allow a start directly from gateway to hopefully avoid imputed and maybe keep from commuting on an off day?
I've heard that bidding can be done to minimize the commutes on days off, but having never worked there, I really only can guess as to how often that might be doable.
Looking forward to the opportunity, and glad you guys are chiming in with some insight and info about that side of the house. Everyone I know is on the 74 side.
I've heard that bidding can be done to minimize the commutes on days off, but having never worked there, I really only can guess as to how often that might be doable.
Looking forward to the opportunity, and glad you guys are chiming in with some insight and info about that side of the house. Everyone I know is on the 74 side.
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