Atlas Air Hiring
12-15-2013, 07:43 AM
#7371
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Originally Posted by Talon1011
Brokenwind has a very important point. Choosing an airline for which to work MUST involve more than the paycheck in the calculations. Case in point: During my 14 years with ATA there were quite a few friends that moved on to Northwest, Delta, and yes.. even UPS. To a man, when I ran into them in following years they said, "You know, I make a lot more money now but it's not fun any more. It's just a job now.". Whether this would be true for anyone reading this is hard to say. If one is miserable in their current job then it makes complete sense to look elsewhere. If one is enjoying life and just wishes for a larger paycheck then moving on and actually getting that larger paycheck may come at a cost. Each person must decide for themselves if that cost is worth it.
Last edited by NightIP; 12-15-2013 at 07:45 AM. Reason: Disregard. Month remaining on probation. Should behave.
12-15-2013, 08:53 AM
#7372
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Originally Posted by suprajake
This seems to have become the reality. However, why should it be a choice of fun job OR a larger paycheck? I would like both, please! Liken to the Ford Focus TV commercial, "AND" is better than "OR". I fly for 5Y "AND" I am compensated handsomely; $$$. I know it is not a reality (yet).
CBA negotiations can't come soon enough. IMHO.
CBA negotiations can't come soon enough. IMHO.
12-16-2013, 05:42 AM
#7374
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Another contract announced today.....
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. : Atlas Air Worldwide Announces New 747-8F ACMI Contract with BST Logistics (Hong Kong) Company Limited | 4-Traders
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. : Atlas Air Worldwide Announces New 747-8F ACMI Contract with BST Logistics (Hong Kong) Company Limited | 4-Traders
12-16-2013, 12:03 PM
#7376
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Just to be clear for the poolies this is not a growth airframe. It's most likely the -8 doing the Atlas South America network finally being placed. I could be wrong but I don't want people to get their hopes up on this announcement that we will need to run classes because of it. Hopefully some growth soon.
12-16-2013, 01:31 PM
#7377
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As pool members we can hope... However, I have a few questions... Is the company staffed based on # of jets or the amount of work? I would assume it is amount of work as that would seem to make sense since they would be paying folks to sit around. So as a wannabe might this mean there is more work for the same #of folks? If so, maybe this generates a requirement for a couple more crews? Obviously a few of us hope so. -rmr
12-16-2013, 01:38 PM
#7378
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Probably not. The plane is flying daily already. It probably just means more revenue for the company. Because its in HKG and not MIA you could be right that it might require an extra crew member or two to staff it but that's above my pay grade. With retirements and attrition there will be classes soon.
12-16-2013, 02:26 PM
#7380
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Originally Posted by CandlerKid
Probably not. The plane is flying daily already. It probably just means more revenue for the company. Because its in HKG and not MIA you could be right that it might require an extra crew member or two to staff it but that's above my pay grade. With retirements and attrition there will be classes soon.
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