Atlas Air Hiring
#7301
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Joined APC: Dec 2013
Position: Chief Pilot
Posts: 47
Would it be helpful to give myself a better chance of future employment with atlas to leave my current management job flying piston single and twin radial to go build turbine time in an atr? Would be a huge pay cut but may be what it takes as I barely meet the turbine minimums. I realize from reading thread going back a few months that meeting the minimums is enough just wondering if having more time would help you out of the pool faster assuming one makes it that far
#7302
It is not clear what your qualifications are from your posting, but below is the latest posted at Atlas Air, Inc.
Atlas Air First Officer Minimum Requirement:
2000 hours of total time
500 hours turbine
FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
FCC Radio License
Legally authorized to work in the United States
No restrictions on international travel
Current Passport
Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and a pre-employment drug test
Atlas Air First Officer Minimum Requirement:
2000 hours of total time
500 hours turbine
FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
FCC Radio License
Legally authorized to work in the United States
No restrictions on international travel
Current Passport
Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and a pre-employment drug test
#7303
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Joined APC: Dec 2013
Position: Chief Pilot
Posts: 47
It is not clear what your qualifications are from your posting, but below is the latest posted at Atlas Air, Inc.
Atlas Air First Officer Minimum Requirement:
2000 hours of total time
500 hours turbine
FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
FCC Radio License
Legally authorized to work in the United States
No restrictions on international travel
Current Passport
Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and a pre-employment drug test
Atlas Air First Officer Minimum Requirement:
2000 hours of total time
500 hours turbine
FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
FCC Radio License
Legally authorized to work in the United States
No restrictions on international travel
Current Passport
Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and a pre-employment drug test
#7304
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2012
Position: Exploring the world, oh yeah and I fly big planes!
Posts: 140
My bad, looking back wasn't really clear, i have 5000TT with 800 turbine SIC 1300 Total multi with 3500 PIC and chief pilot experience. This is all pt 135 time in western Alaska, I don't have much ACTUAL ifr time. I realize I meet the requirements but my question to the experienced guys as in yourself in your opinion would it help to take a 121 job in ATR I've been offered to build some 121 and more turbine time to help put my self in a better position to be hired into the Atlas family. After reading the whole thread, I didn't find anyone with qualifications in my realm. I'm in a position where if i take that job i will take a huge pay cut and put myself in a position where i know i will leave the company ASAP and its not my personality to do that but if i have to for a higher percent chance of moving on then I would do it. Thanks
The ATR experience certainly won't hurt is another way to look at it. The 74/76 classes are quite challenging and I'm sure any employer would like to see that you have had the experience of getting through a few.
Hope that helps.
#7305
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2012
Position: Exploring the world, oh yeah and I fly big planes!
Posts: 140
Thanks for the response, I have been reading the thread about 75% complete so far lots of good info. Good to know ANC is a junior base, is it then able to held for an extended period of time like duration of career? I would rather sit right for 20 years here in ANC then spent x amount and bid left seat at another domicile ASAP. Also how does Atlas feel about doing "part 91" flying on days off as i fly floats and supercubs off airport for huting guides, not a necessary to keep doing but it is fun flying for me as it keeps the stick and rudder skills sharp.
If you get the 767/other, it is a 3 year seat lock and there is no ANC base on the 76 so you would have to wait 3 years and an opening in the 747 in ANC to get into ANC.
Once you are in ANC you can stay there as long as it is a domicile. If you choose not to upgrade, you can stay there as an FO your whole career if you so desired. If you choose to upgrade and only want to upgrade into ANC, when that opening comes available is when you will get it (when your seniority number comes up) as long as that is all you have bid for, so yes, once you are in ANC, unless you choose otherwise, you will always be in ANC, again, as long as it remains a domicile.
As for the part 91 flying, that I am unsure of and will have to defer that question so someone more knowing.
#7306
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Joined APC: Oct 2007
Posts: 94
To participate in commercial flying outside the company, you need written authorization from the Chief Pilot. You won't be allowed to do it if you will exceed duty time limits of course. Fly all you want for pleasure or proficiency.
#7307
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Joined APC: Sep 2009
Posts: 611
So, would you say that those that feel as you and I do are now in the majority?...If so, what is the problem?!! Wait for the next time (if you haven't left for greener pastures!!), and make sure your voice is heard...rally like-minded people around you and make your case.
I plan on it...you should too.
I plan on it...you should too.
I am on the 747 and I am all for either a UPS style pay scale or a FedEx style pay scale. What we gain in 767 pay can be somewhat offset by what we lose in extra voluntary training events for pilots moving to higher paying equipment. This concept is gaining traction.
#7309
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2010
Posts: 548
#7310
+1!!!!!
I am on the 747 and I am all for either a UPS style pay scale or a FedEx style pay scale. What we gain in 767 pay can be somewhat offset by what we lose in extra voluntary training events for pilots moving to higher paying equipment. This concept is gaining traction.
I am on the 747 and I am all for either a UPS style pay scale or a FedEx style pay scale. What we gain in 767 pay can be somewhat offset by what we lose in extra voluntary training events for pilots moving to higher paying equipment. This concept is gaining traction.
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