Kalitta is hiring
02-20-2007, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ghilis101
i got the call to interview this friday. it doesnt sound like a bad deal if you like being on the road 17 consecutive days, then getting 13 off. but if you hate that lifestyle then thats torture. i dont know much about it but a lot of guys in my unit said STAY AWAY- their airplanes are extremely old (purchased from JAL and china) and not as well maintained, you might spend your crew rest time deadheading on an airplane. you fly on average 50 hours a month. they dont have CASS yet, and they dont have domiciles. some of the older guys in my unit also pointed out that kalitta had a LOT of scabs before they were unionized, so this could be a black mark on your resume if you get some old school guys at a future interview, although UPS seems to like kalitta guys.
02-20-2007, 02:52 PM
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Connie signed a deal for 5 more a/c of which 2 are for parts. Due to this and lots of people leaving for brown and purple among others, as well as recalls for the furloughed guys, there will be a lot of openings in the future. No there is not a blacklist for being here, but yes the pay sucks and management really does not want to sign a new contract. You will gain heavy international time and the top dogs seem to like this. Treat it as a training ground for better places and it will be ok.
Ups first year hourly is lower, however 2nd year pay beats a 12 year captain at Connieworld.
Ups first year hourly is lower, however 2nd year pay beats a 12 year captain at Connieworld.
02-20-2007, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jdt30
No, not unless you were a scab.
03-03-2007, 01:12 PM
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ok so i need some advice. im interviewing at kalitta on the 15th because i figure i at least need to keep my options open. ive only been at skywest since november, and i actually really enjoy it, but the commute to denver is unbearable and worse yet i commute to reserve. kalitta would be nice because i live in NJ and i could maybe pick up trips out of EWR, or so I'm told.
do i stay at skywest or do i take the kalitta job if i get it? i do the international and heavy thing with the military already, but i feel like this would be a big opportunity to pass up if they actually hired me. if i stay at skywest ill have a lot more fun socially but ill be just another RJ guy.
i actually think 17 on 13 off is cool, im single and i love the idea of a 2 wk vacation every month, but i also love hot skywest flight attendants which i know should have no bearing on the decision haha.
thoughts anyone?
do i stay at skywest or do i take the kalitta job if i get it? i do the international and heavy thing with the military already, but i feel like this would be a big opportunity to pass up if they actually hired me. if i stay at skywest ill have a lot more fun socially but ill be just another RJ guy.
i actually think 17 on 13 off is cool, im single and i love the idea of a 2 wk vacation every month, but i also love hot skywest flight attendants which i know should have no bearing on the decision haha.
thoughts anyone?
03-03-2007, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ghilis101
ok so i need some advice. im interviewing at kalitta on the 15th because i figure i at least need to keep my options open. ive only been at skywest since november, and i actually really enjoy it, but the commute to denver is unbearable and worse yet i commute to reserve. kalitta would be nice because i live in NJ and i could maybe pick up trips out of EWR, or so I'm told.
do i stay at skywest or do i take the kalitta job if i get it? i do the international and heavy thing with the military already, but i feel like this would be a big opportunity to pass up if they actually hired me. if i stay at skywest ill have a lot more fun socially but ill be just another RJ guy.
i actually think 17 on 13 off is cool, im single and i love the idea of a 2 wk vacation every month, but i also love hot skywest flight attendants which i know should have no bearing on the decision haha.
thoughts anyone?
do i stay at skywest or do i take the kalitta job if i get it? i do the international and heavy thing with the military already, but i feel like this would be a big opportunity to pass up if they actually hired me. if i stay at skywest ill have a lot more fun socially but ill be just another RJ guy.
i actually think 17 on 13 off is cool, im single and i love the idea of a 2 wk vacation every month, but i also love hot skywest flight attendants which i know should have no bearing on the decision haha.
thoughts anyone?
03-04-2007, 02:42 PM
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stuck between a rock an a hard place. it looks bad either way doesnt it. do i:
1) stay at skywest and be hated for stealing mainline flying?
or
2) go to kalitta and be hated for being way underpaid to fly heavy eqiupment? of course this is assuming theyre actually crazy enough to hire me with 1500 hours TT (still cant believe theyre interviewing me)
which is the lesser of 2 evils?
1) stay at skywest and be hated for stealing mainline flying?
or
2) go to kalitta and be hated for being way underpaid to fly heavy eqiupment? of course this is assuming theyre actually crazy enough to hire me with 1500 hours TT (still cant believe theyre interviewing me)
which is the lesser of 2 evils?
03-04-2007, 03:22 PM
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no plumbing at kalitta they hire PFE's. the kalitta guys i talked to told me upgrade right now is a little over 2 years is that an exaggeration? that puts upgrade time at skw and kalitta to be roughly the same...
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