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02-29-2020, 01:47 AM

#2911

East Aspen Dash

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Originally Posted by jhugz

With how reliable the new operator is, probably be back doing it in 6 months.

That may be pessimistic. They have two birds in IST and one I. Saudi with a lengthy repair coming. I’ll bet we have to sub for them for a bit and before the repair is over we are back on it!

02-29-2020, 03:38 AM

#2912

sky jet

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Originally Posted by East Aspen Dash

That may be pessimistic. They have two birds in IST and one I. Saudi with a lengthy repair coming. I’ll bet we have to sub for them for a bit and before the repair is over we are back on it!

Don't be so sure. There were politics involved in our losing that contract and some very powerful people in Turkey would lose face if ACT was dumped. When you deal with nationalized companies it is never just about business. There is also the external politics of Turkey's relationship with the US that will no doubt come into play on any decisions made on extra cargo lift for Turkish. I'm guessing that with the reduced loads due to Corona virus they are probably looking to reduce frequency for the moment anyway.

02-29-2020, 03:46 AM

#2913

East Aspen Dash

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Originally Posted by sky jet

theres definitely merit in that. The only way I could see it working out for them is to reduce their flight schedule - they have three carriers at Ataturk, and all are pretty busy. Losing it will be a shame, it’s been a great time in Istanbul. Maybe our next one will be great too, like hubbing out of Fiji!

02-29-2020, 06:07 AM

#2914

maxjet

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Originally Posted by SystemLogic

Any rumors as to what we are replacing the Turkish flying with? We’re already slightly over staffed, looks like a lot of sitting is in our future.

We saw a downturn like this at the end of 2011. Company made a few mistakes and I would think they would not repeat those again. K4 is a good place to be during the down times. Lengthy overnights with site seeing opportunities. We will recover and get back to a pre expansion normal. Unless Atlas is broken up and split between DHL and Amazon and they drop their ACMI business. In that case you might see another expansion

03-02-2020, 06:02 AM

#2915

klondike

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Good Morning Everyone,

Is K4 actively hiring pilots right now?

The reason I am asking is because, although the APC K4 airline profile page says that you are, the Kalitta Air website careers page does NOT currently have “Pilot” or “First Officer” as a listed job opening.

Thank You in advance.

03-02-2020, 06:22 AM

#2916

The Dominican

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Originally Posted by klondike

Spoke to a good friend flying there and apparently right now the window is closed, but "Right now" in this business could be that it will open up by 2pm or it could stagnate for 18 months...

It's a funny business

03-02-2020, 08:22 AM

#2917

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Originally Posted by Palmtree Pilot

... There will be plenty of hiring this year, but they will honor the pool of people that have been hired and waiting, if they still are, and the pool of those already offered an interview, but had them canceled. You have some time. ....

......................filler...................

03-02-2020, 09:25 AM

#2918

MoarAlpha

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Originally Posted by East Aspen Dash

That may be pessimistic. They have two birds in IST and one I. Saudi with a lengthy repair coming. I’ll bet we have to sub for them for a bit and before the repair is over we are back on it!

I agree they probably will need to sub the flying out, but who knows if they will use us. Other carriers seem to be struggling worldwide so the chances are actually pretty good from my literal Monday morning armchair.

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Originally Posted by The Dominican

We did call people that had their October interviews cancelled for interviews last week, but I don't think they are accepting more resumes.

03-02-2020, 07:21 PM

#2919

Blackhawk

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If Turkish Air Flying was lost sorry to hear. I liked Istanbul and actually getting more than 1-2 landings in a month.
But that’s the ACMI business.

03-03-2020, 01:55 PM

#2920

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SystemLogic

Any rumors as to what we are replacing the Turkish flying with? We’re already slightly over staffed, looks like a lot of sitting is in our future.

Wouldn't say we are over staffed. If by over staffed you mean not breaking guarantee and getting 64 hours then we are staffed correctly. Although I hear the 76 is suffering from having 20+ ripped from them for the 777.