I submitted an application about 4 months ago. I haven't heard anything back. I'm a 121 steam gauge turbo prop guy. Is it true that although I meet the minimums, these guys are only looking for jet/glass time?

At least before, with PBS, one could actually bid for the days off that you wanted, and as a VERY junior pilot, actually GET them. 'Cause everyone wants something different... Now one must bid for the days off that the narrowminded linebuilders have left open. There may be very little overlap. And of course, to bring back PBS for footprints, they'll want 19 days, when it should really be no more than 15. (Which is OK, I guess, if you're just trying to avoid spending any more time at home with your wife).

But having said that, still enjoying it.... always an adventure.

With your quals (from your post on the other thread) you definitely have a shot at it.
There was a C-130 driver with less than 3k in my new hire class who had only turbo prop time - about half of what you have - who is a 744 FO now.
And, yes they do like glass time, too. But if they think you are quick on the uptake, you may get the nod.
Some guys don't get called for years - literally. Some get called right away. You never know.
They seem like persistence and enthusiasm, so just keep trying.
Update, study up, and be ready if and when they call.

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Another interview gouge...is to always have several situations that you have experienced, and (here is the key) what you learned from them...even if at the time it may have been a failure or some kind on your part.

Also, they will determine how well you are prepared by the types of questions you ask...remember, it is a two-way street when it comes to the suitability of this company (or any other like Atlas) to what you are looking for, or even what your personal situation can handle.

Good luck...I might see some of you in Miami next week...it it time for my annual attitude readjustment (commonly known as Recurrent Training and Checkride!!)...

Is Atlas still "home based"? Or do you have to commute into a domicile to start a trip? To be more specific do you get "positive space" tickets to where they need you to start your trip from where you live or from where you are based?

Magpuller: There are some very detailed responses regarding all of the commuting issues from many articulate Atlas Drivers on board.

From my reviews of this thread including the recent ones: If you live under 130 miles from your base, you do not get positive spaced to your base (i.e. Newburgh, NY to JFK).

The above is just a summary. I currently commute for my current gig. Whenever my lottery number comes up for Atlas, I will gladly take their positive space gateway travel/hotel arrangements.

Best of luck to you.

J

I get the flexibility and the differences for Warm Wx vs. Cold Wx trips and what to pack. Are the aircraft supplied with parkas and other cold weather gear for those who may find themselves in sunny paradise one week with a trip deviation to Thule, Greenland to pick up mating penguins?

Just inquiring an operational question while on vacation.

Best of luck next week to the interviewee's.

Ah, no. While I've been awarded lines that went to Europe and when I left the house I went to Shanghai, I haven't made unplanned crossings of the Tropic of Capricorn. Currently I'd say most of the business (outside of the MIA-SA runs and QANTAS rim trips) stays in the northern hemisphere. So if I have clothes suitable for home and suitable for ANC I think I've covered the bases. Of course it only takes one charter to the Falkland Islands in August to blow that theory. YMMV

Then again if you're on the 763F doing DHL in the pacific you'll be crossing the equator regularly and when it's winter on one side of the equator it's summer on the other. Part of the Atlas Adventure (AA)

Yes indeedy...I'm currently on a NRT-SYD-ICN-NRT-SYD-NRT trip. It's quite nice in SYD though, so no need for a coat.