Atlas Air Hiring
02-08-2015, 08:23 AM
New Hire
Joined APC: Feb 2015
Posts: 7
Hi all... I recently shared a hotel van with one of your pilots in JFK and found out that there are a handful of pilots commuting in for work from different international locations, via the "gateway" basing.
My wife is down in Rio, and I was wondering if any of the posters on here are commuting from S. America... or if any of you wouldn't mind forwarding an email contact on for me.
One of your HR ladies gave me a little better idea of how it "could" work with company supplementing cost on tickets, if they are flying you to start a trip at a location other than base.
Just wondering how this actually works in practice!
Thanks!
My wife is down in Rio, and I was wondering if any of the posters on here are commuting from S. America... or if any of you wouldn't mind forwarding an email contact on for me.
One of your HR ladies gave me a little better idea of how it "could" work with company supplementing cost on tickets, if they are flying you to start a trip at a location other than base.
Just wondering how this actually works in practice!
Thanks!
02-09-2015, 07:53 AM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
This has come up a couple of times recently, so here's a reminder to those wanting to get on here:
Bidding should be considered a chance to bid days on/days off only. We have no trip/bid protection. No matter what you've been awarded, Scheduling can and will change your line at their choosing. Seniority has no effect (ask me how I know!). Budget for guarantee and be pleasantly surprised if the company allows you to go over it. Layovers are an exercise in wishful thinking. By all means, bid a line with attractive layovers, but don't plan on it until you touch down. Saves a lot of frustration when you look at it this way, and it's hard to internalize if you're coming from the regionals, for example. That said, some flying tends to stay together, such as DHL routes, but I get bumped off those too. YMMV
Bidding should be considered a chance to bid days on/days off only. We have no trip/bid protection. No matter what you've been awarded, Scheduling can and will change your line at their choosing. Seniority has no effect (ask me how I know!). Budget for guarantee and be pleasantly surprised if the company allows you to go over it. Layovers are an exercise in wishful thinking. By all means, bid a line with attractive layovers, but don't plan on it until you touch down. Saves a lot of frustration when you look at it this way, and it's hard to internalize if you're coming from the regionals, for example. That said, some flying tends to stay together, such as DHL routes, but I get bumped off those too. YMMV
02-09-2015, 10:57 AM
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: CRJ900
Posts: 230
Originally Posted by FR8TRSH
So did all the calls go out on the 5th? I took the test a month ago and scored in the high 80's. I am flying the 747-400 now for another ACMI carrier. Just curious if i will have to wait another month to get the call.
I was under the impression calls wouldn't be going out until the end of the month? Do you know anyone who was actually called for an interview?
02-09-2015, 01:01 PM
Whale whisperer
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Position: 744 Capt
Posts: 170
Originally Posted by KYTBRD
FYI: the new hotel in MIA does NOT have a coin laundry. But you do have breakfast included.
02-09-2015, 01:04 PM
Whale whisperer
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Position: 744 Capt
Posts: 170
Originally Posted by CandlerKid
I thought a laundry machine was required in all our bases? I'll have to look into this.
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