Current Atlas schedule and time - Airline Pilot Central Forums

flighthound , 01-08-2011 06:34 AM

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Trying to get some insights on typical Atlas practices. Sorry for some of the questions bouncing around.

Understand that individual monthly schedules are variable but what is the range of typical annual logable flight time at Atlas?
Talking to a guy from one of the other major cargo carriers indicated it was not unusual to sit for days mid trip and was logging only about 400 hours per year. Curious what the current Atlas practice is.

With new 8Fs on their way, will Atlas be retiring older 200s or is there an expectation that some of these will go toward expanded routes/contracts (ie more aircrew)

Saw in an older post there are reserve lines. Especially for new guys, how often are reserve lines assigned.

The Atlas initial training program...would you call it solid and high quality? I come from a carrier where it consisted on unreadable copies and minimal at best.

Thanks in advance

Palmtree Pilot , 01-08-2011 06:44 AM

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Time to do some of your own research

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Twin Wasp , 01-08-2011 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by flighthound

Trying to get some insights on typical Atlas practices. Sorry for some of the questions bouncing around.

There you go using that typical word. Just look at each month as a new adventure.

Understand that individual monthly schedules are variable but what is the range of typical annual logable flight time at Atlas? Talking to a guy from one of the other major cargo carriers indicated it was not unusual to sit for days mid trip and was logging only about 400 hours per year. Curious what the current Atlas practice is.

You will be on a first name basis with the staff at a few hotels round the world. Four hundred is probably a good mean. Could be less, could be more.

With new 8Fs on their way, will Atlas be retiring older 200s or is there an expectation that some of these will go toward expanded routes/contracts (ie more aircrew)

You think they tell us? I doubt they know. If they can fly them and make money they will.

Saw in an older post there are reserve lines. Especially for new guys, how often are reserve lines assigned.

I stay away from reserve lines so can not say. Most flying lines are not 17 days so scheduling will add R days to bring you up to 17.

The Atlas initial training program...would you call it solid and high quality? I come from a carrier where it consisted on unreadable copies and minimal at best.

Thanks in advance

I'd say the Classic training is excellent, the 400 training good. Mainly because they keep adding items but don't allow anymore time. It's a constant "We've got to get this covered and move on to the next thing."

744driver , 01-08-2011 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmtree Pilot

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...ir-hiring.html

Time to do some of your own research

PtP

Yep, that would be true. But I got yelled at recently for suggesting that someone should actually do some of their own homework...

My suggestion...read the thread above (yes, I know it is long, and lots of repetition) and then ask questions that are not answered.

And PM me...I'll be glad to answer. Ask the several that have done so. I am more than willing to help. But you gotta come prepared with the basics...

nattyboh , 01-08-2011 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 744driver

Yep, that would be true. But I got yelled at recently for suggesting that someone should actually do some of their own homework...

Wow I yelled at you? These boards suck. Not my intention at all. Thanks for your insights!

I'm a lurker now.

abuesing , 01-09-2011 12:33 PM

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You have provided many answers to our questions 744! Thanks again for all your help.

Cheyenne Driver , 01-11-2011 05:11 AM

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I agree 744 good job. Thanks for the PM you previously sent me. Keep up the good posting..