Kalitta Air now accepting FO applications - Page 445

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Lockheed , 07-20-2018 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nitefr8dog

Also no retirement...

jeez I thought for sure SWA had retirement?
I know we do

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Locke , 07-20-2018 12:54 PM

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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

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.

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nitefr8dog , 07-20-2018 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

Until you lose your medical....its all about the money...

#4444

BFMthisA10 , 07-20-2018 02:56 PM

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edit for why is there no delete

#4445

Varsity , 07-20-2018 08:31 PM

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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.

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.

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No Land 3 , 07-20-2018 09:52 PM

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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.

I lived your life already, I am happy here.

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HAPPYY , 07-21-2018 02:41 AM

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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.

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sky jet , 07-21-2018 03:13 AM

Polyester Pilot

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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 took a chance you weren't trolling and answered this. If you are serious you should read the thread starting at around December 2016. Most if not all of your questions will be answered.

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727C47 , 07-21-2018 03:51 AM

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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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HAPPYY , 07-21-2018 04:08 AM

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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.

Terrible. Getting ready to axe a bunch of people. Management has gone rouge. Harassment and hostile work environment is in full effect under the Robin regime.