OneDotHigh

Well good news we have more and more options moving forward as professionals. It seems worth a shot. Pilot's are the biggest asset for companies. Attracting and retaining them will be challenges all carriers face moving forward. We all have had bad experiences in our profession, hoping to be a part of something good again is something we all desire.

Talon1011

Well said. As in all things, perception is subjective and relative. I learned early on here not to be too vocal about how much better Atlas was than the last place I flew. Some didn't believe it and others just became irritated that I wasn't as angry as they were. Things could indeed be better and I think we have a good chance at attaining that goal. We will do that not by stomping our feet and holding our breath until we turn blue. Rather, it will be done by being professional and flying the current contract to the letter. In the meantime I intend to enjoy life as much as I can and Atlas is a pretty good place to do just that.

HDG LO IAS

I also made it in to the pool. I got the email this pm after interviewing 1/20. I have only flown freight: postal, emery, dhl. Not a lot of jet time, but TPPIC, and FE time.

1/8 Job fair
1/9 Test invite
1/11 Test completed with 93%
1/15 Phone interview with DB
1/20 Interview

I had one internal rec, and three external letters with me that the HR lady read and pass it to the panel while I was talking.

I don't know exactly what they are looking for, but I believe someone who is going to stay for a while. A regional CA/FO might be seen as someone that wants to fly wide body 2-3 yrs and then go back to the Legacy, bypassing his ex coworkers that stay at the regional waiting for upgrade or more PIC time and spending 4-5 yrs. at that regional.

On the other side, the Manager of Training said that they love RJ drivers. Maybe they are more trainable. Who knows.

Good luck everyone.

captainv

Interviewed 150-160 this week. 83% hired.

White Cap

Spot on Talon. Be greatful what we have in life. Things could be worse. We will get improvements, but we are the reason the company has walked all over us.

How in the world do we have an 83% hire rate? When we interviewed v, the rate was much lower. HR must have gotten really good with the phone interview. I would hire everyone who showed up, personally, but 83% just seems odd. I just don't know how the training department can manage such growth.

Crazy Canuck

Now this I can get behind! Your attitude seems good. I hope you are successful!

Crazy Canuck

Absolutely. Two weeks off in a row makes for some pretty good QOL if that's your thing.

I just want to make clear I wasn't *****ing and I'm not angry. I believe in this group and really want to see things improve. And I will do my part!

CaptainV, any idea why people were rejected? I have a friend who got the TBNT email. Thought he did well, and quite frankly I thought he was a shoe in.

LR45 Driver

Received the Preferential List email as well! How awesome to have an 83% success rate. I look forward to our new adventures.

jercdevil

Interviewed on the 19th. Was in the first round of interviews with HR and two pilots. Interview panel were kinda laughing and looking at each other saying should we tell him. They said that Atlas just acquired Southern Air do you want to continue with your interview. I'm a SAI pilot. What are the chances of this happening. Lol

Anyway just got the email I'm in the pool.

900drver

I would imagine everyone in the pool will make up the next two classes ?