Kalitta Air now accepting FO applications
07-20-2018, 12:54 PM
#4442
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Joined APC: Feb 2011
Position: Licking the window
Posts: 461
Originally Posted by Stimpy the Kat
A 7 year SWA Captain makes about 280k on guarantee alone. Without OT . They also have crazy things like Schedules and a CBA that protects those schedules ( and your pocketbook ) very closely.
Anyone in their 30's or 40's, even early 50's, who, If given an offer at any of the Majors/Legacy's and, declines it to stay at Kalitta must have a very "special" set of circumstances...If you know what I mean.
Stimpy
Anyone in their 30's or 40's, even early 50's, who, If given an offer at any of the Majors/Legacy's and, declines it to stay at Kalitta must have a very "special" set of circumstances...If you know what I mean.
Stimpy
If you are all about the money, go to the legacies. It's a no brainer.
07-20-2018, 02:32 PM
#4443
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,813
Originally Posted by Locke
I think that "special set of circumstances" is called being happy. A few years back I would have agreed, but now the pay is good, the flying is good, and you can live anywhere without having to stress about getting to work, or deal with the guy in 23A starting a fight with a flight attendant.
If you are all about the money, go to the legacies. It's a no brainer.
If you are all about the money, go to the legacies. It's a no brainer.
07-20-2018, 08:31 PM
#4445
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Joined APC: May 2017
Position: 175 CA
Posts: 1,285
Originally Posted by No Land 3
Because of commuting, that is not worth it to me, on top of that, upgrade is a distant dream over there. I will be in the next upgrade class, making more money earlier on. I think many people in ACMI have forgotten or never experienced pax flying, commuting, dealing with pax, gate agents, TSA every day, etc. No thanks.
Wait for the next down turn. K4/Atlas/Southern are the shock absorbers of the cargo world. Parking planes, furloughing pilots and downgrading are literally half of the business plan.
You would have to be a special breed of stupid to stay at an ACMI carrier over any of the big 4.
07-20-2018, 09:52 PM
#4446
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Joined APC: Feb 2017
Posts: 2,275
Originally Posted by Varsity
Distant dream? How dumb is this place?
Wait for the next down turn. K4/Atlas/Southern are the shock absorbers of the cargo world. Parking planes, furloughing pilots and downgrading are literally half of the business plan.
You would have to be a special breed of stupid to stay at an ACMI carrier over any of the big 4.
Wait for the next down turn. K4/Atlas/Southern are the shock absorbers of the cargo world. Parking planes, furloughing pilots and downgrading are literally half of the business plan.
You would have to be a special breed of stupid to stay at an ACMI carrier over any of the big 4.
07-21-2018, 02:41 AM
#4447
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Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 14
How is Long Term Disability at Kallita? Does it go till 65 years old if let’s say you loose your medical permanitly? How much do you get? Like what’s the cap on the most you could qualify for?
How’s the health care situation?
Could they theoretically use you for 32 straight days, and if so does that happen?
What’s happens when Connie kicks the bucket? Kids inherit the company?
Has Kallita ever fourloughed?
Thanks guys, asking because I don’t know and I’m thinking of leaving Jetblue for Kallita. Jetblue is a dump.
How’s the health care situation?
Could they theoretically use you for 32 straight days, and if so does that happen?
What’s happens when Connie kicks the bucket? Kids inherit the company?
Has Kallita ever fourloughed?
Thanks guys, asking because I don’t know and I’m thinking of leaving Jetblue for Kallita. Jetblue is a dump.
07-21-2018, 03:13 AM
#4448
Polyester Pilot
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: 777 CA
Posts: 510
Originally Posted by HAPPYY
How is Long Term Disability at Kallita? Does it go till 65 years old if let’s say you loose your medical permanitly? How much do you get? Like what’s the cap on the most you could qualify for?
I don't know the answer to this off the top of my head and I am out working so I don't have access to my documents
How’s the health care situation?My wife works at a Fortune 30 company. Our insurance is almost identical to hers and cheaper. I would say some of the best in the airline industry.
Could they theoretically use you for 32 straight days, and if so does that happen? Yes, If you ask you can get 5 days in between rotations but that is not guaranteed. While it does happen, it is rare except by the choice of the bidder.
What’s happens when Connie kicks the bucket? Kids inherit the company? There is a 5 year plan. At this time his nephew is supposed to take over.
Has Kallita ever fourloughed?Yes, as recently as 2013
Thanks guys, asking because I don’t know and I’m thinking of leaving Jetblue for Kallita. Jetblue is a dump.
I don't know the answer to this off the top of my head and I am out working so I don't have access to my documents
How’s the health care situation?My wife works at a Fortune 30 company. Our insurance is almost identical to hers and cheaper. I would say some of the best in the airline industry.
Could they theoretically use you for 32 straight days, and if so does that happen? Yes, If you ask you can get 5 days in between rotations but that is not guaranteed. While it does happen, it is rare except by the choice of the bidder.
What’s happens when Connie kicks the bucket? Kids inherit the company? There is a 5 year plan. At this time his nephew is supposed to take over.
Has Kallita ever fourloughed?Yes, as recently as 2013
Thanks guys, asking because I don’t know and I’m thinking of leaving Jetblue for Kallita. Jetblue is a dump.
07-21-2018, 04:08 AM
#4450
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Joined APC: Sep 2015
Posts: 14
Originally Posted by 727C47
Are things really that bad over at JetBlue? I have friends over there and they seem happy , I’m genuinely curious.
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