Any interaction with anyone in K4 is part of the interview process, you can get called a day after you submit the application with an internal Rec letter or you can get called with no internal recommendations too. When K4 calls they screen and if they like what they hear, they tell you interview dates, the follow up email with hotel and what to bring for interview etc is very slow coming. The HR department is small and working flat out as the hiring is aggressive at the moment. I know I am saying " be patient" and yet follow up at the same time to confirm your interview date in YIP, but thats what needs to be done. also check you spam folders if you've received an offer to interview.

As for updating a 3 year old application, maybe re-apply with a different email or you could PM me some details and I could make an inquiry on your behalf on how to update an application.

and lastly working 12-15 days a month is not the same as 17 consecutive days away. the commute plus 16 days 'ON' Flying around the world at the moment consists of sitting in an airplane then getting escorted to HOTEL Lockdown. FULL STOP. The glamour and experience is not what it was pre-COVID. Hopefully it will change in the future but I doubt that is the case in the near term future.

I should have clarified. In my case, I’ve worked 12-15 straight days on followed by 8-10 off. Our newest plane does a 16 day on rotation. I think that’s prepared me as well as possible for being gone at Kalitta.

I was part of the interview group today. 17 pilots total. Rough breakdown was:
4 Regional Pilots
1 Corporate
6+ International Heavy (Emirates, Cathay, Qatar, Air Japan, etc)
5 + Domestic Cargo (National, Western Global, etc)
All had Boeing time except Regional/corporate and one Emirates Captain.

My opinion is the real interview takes place in the group waiting to be officially interviewed.(ie the briefing/question time with the pilot recruiters.)
It is a very laid back atmosphere and you are encouraged to ask any question you may have. I felt most answers given were unvarnished and truthful. The only "dodge" I saw was in reference to the local MEC and in fairness they said the union rep would present his/her pitch during Indoc. They really want to hire you so show some interest and you should be fine. The official interview with DFO (Bill) and HR (Laurie) is short and straight forward. 5-10 minutes max and expect at least 1 "curve ball" about your CV/application. No technical questions as they assume you know what you are doing and you will come out with a feeling of "did I pass?" That seemed to be the consensus. I have a some what respectable CV and was highly impressed by the caliber of applicants I saw today. It's good that they are still skimming cream with their recruiting.

As for the Compass exam the best things to study are basic algebra (manual long division) x and y equations, the Multi-tasking PFD sim and the short term memory quiz (paper can be used to record the numbers). No formulas other than percentages and Time/Speed/Distance. ATP questions were slightly skewed towards European ops (ie Kgs and 1 geographical weather question). Most questions referred to universal aviation philosophy.

In summary, be polite to ALL, be yourself, and be honest but remember you are always being watched. This was one of the best overall interview processes I've been through and look forward to joining the team!

P.S. No masks were required and everyone wore a full suit the whole time even though the room got a little warm. [First world problem ]

Must be very competitive to get on with K4, if people are making $180k to $200k second year it should be.

Congratulations!!! Thanks for the info on your experience with the interview process. Kalitta is definitely the place I see myself at. Can you share your background? I’m guessing you got a call with a class date?

I would like to add one more item to this list.

Evidentially with the new ACARS software update, as soon as the last engine is shutdown the system blocks us in, it doesn’t matter when a door is opened. The deceiving part is you will not see this until they open a door, but when you look at the time on the clock it doesn’t match the ACARS time. Of course, there was nothing that came out to inform the flight crews about this new system, so let’s review what we don’t get paid for. We don’t get paid when we start engines in the blocks, we don’t get paid when we de-ice in the blocks, we don’t get paid when we sit on the ground waiting to be loaded which can take up to six hours, and now our pay stops as soon as we block in. Never mind we are still responsible for the aircraft and have not yet finished running checklists. It is now common to put in a 20-hour duty day and only be paid for eleven hours. Needless to say, we were all surprised and upset about this new development, and it is just one more slap in the face.

Might I suggest that if you are contemplating coming here, understand our contract does nothing to protect us. Our union leadership sold us a bill of goods with a promise to resolve the outstanding issues via MOU. Those of us that have been around for a while understood this was nonsense, but unfortunately enough people believed what they were told and blindly followed their advice.

How does this compare to other airlines in the category?

While this latest jab is mildly annoying we have ample, legal, GOM/CBA remedies for this. A simple logbook entry and note fixes it. The union has already addressed it and I expect the company to honor the GOM and the contract just like they expect us to. Maintenance made a software change to fix some other issues (like not being able to accept newer employee numbers). Likely the person writing the software was unaware of how it affected pilot pay and the way it is referenced by the GOM. The sky is not falling and it's certainly not a reason to scratch a K4 job off your list.

Thanks. I have some Boeing time while living overseas. 12,000 TT

Thanks K4orBust.