Atlas Air Hiring
09-29-2011, 11:55 AM
#2385
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Joined APC: Jul 2011
Position: CRJ900 CA
Posts: 49
09-30-2011, 08:35 AM
#2386
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2011
Posts: 19
September Interview
Joining blog. I too was at mid-Sept interview in Miami (14th, AD military E-3 driver) and still awaiting words. No phone call and at this juncture just hoping for the “you’re in the pool” letter.
For future candidates that are interested in Atlas Air, here is my 2 cents worth and what I can remember from the process/interview:
1) Atlas air is fantastic company that is growing due to their overall great people, good leadership, and divers business model… baring some cataclysmic event that affects the aviation industry, Atlas Air has a really bright future
2) Stats… submitted resume in April, telephone interview in early August, technical test in mid-August, Miami interview in mid-September (6 months beginning to end)
3) Telephone Interview
a. Why Atlas?
b. How do you feel about our schedule of 17 days (possible extension to 21 days)?
c. Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone in the aircraft and how did you handle it?
d. Any traffic violations in past 5 years?
e. FAA violations or incidences in past 5 years?
f. Failed any flight evaluations in past 5 years?
g. When are you available?
4) Technical Test – 60 mins to answer 50 questions. Not easy but not impossible either - good gouge on previous pages of this blog
5) Interview in Miami – after initial welcome, watching excellent and inspirational video, and getting a Atlas Air overview briefing, there were 4 main parts:
a. 30 minute writing exercise – hard to prepare for since topic can be on virtually anything… try to be logical and clear in expressing your thoughts/ideas (beginning – main body – conclusion)
b. Application/Resume review with senior pilot – asked to expand on some areas of resume and also reviewed pilot’s licenses and medical certificate
c. Technical Interview with senior pilot: Jeppesen IAPs – how is the FAF identified for precision and non-precision approach? Outside the FAF and WX goes below mins, what are your options? Options inside the FAF? MSA circle - define? Looking at the mins for this ILS at XYZ airport, a NOTAM indicates GS OTS, what are your mins? Read this METAR & TAF? Define QFE, QNE, and QNH? Difference between transition altitude vs. transition level? NAT tracks – SLOP procedures? WX deviation procedures? Emergency & contingency procedures? Take-off performance – define Vmcg? V1? Can Vmcg be greater than V1? For a dry RWY, what is the standard height the aircraft have to be at by EOR considering performance calculations? What if it is a wet RWY? What is the standard climb gradient in ft/nm during initial departure phase? After take-off, what must you climb to before initiating any turn? International NOTAMs – here is a list… what is the Airport for these 4 letter identifiers? Bonus question: WX associated with ILS critical area – when do you automatically stop short of the Instrument Hold Short Line?
6) Panel Interview
a. Why Atlas Air?
b. Imagine a sheet of paper with a line down the middle, in column A is “Airline X,” in column B is “Atlas Air”… what makes us different or better in comparison?
c. Tell us about a situation where you had a conflict in the aircraft with a crewmember… what was the situation and how did you handle it?
d. What sets you off?
e. You show up for an early morning flight and it is obvious that another crew member has broken the “bottle to throttle” rule, how do you handle this situation?
f. As you know, we haul a lot of cargo for other airlines (Qantas, Emirates, British Airways, etc) … you’re “on the road” and one of their crew members starts conversing with you… and lets it be known that they are under the impression that Alas Air is hauling what “their” cargo and “taking away” income from their company that they feel is rightly theirs… how do you handle this?
g. Tell us about a time when you had an emergency in the aircraft and you had to “take the aircraft” or “make an input” that helped prevent an accident or incident?
h. You’re at an enroute altitude and experience an emergency – what are your thought processes?
i. Tell us about a time you had to make a command decision either in the aircraft or at work?
j. How do you feel about our schedule? Your family?
k. Do you have any questions for us?
Preparation:
1) Books – Ace the Pilot Technical Interview (Bristow), Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot (Lengel)
2) Interview Prep – personal decision for everyone – if you’re looking at obtaining some, Emerald Coast and Judy Tarver with fltops.com are both really good
3) Online resources: this blog has some great insights, downloaded pdf version of NAT Doc 007, info on AtlasAir.com (history, briefings to investors, etc…)
Bottom line – Atlas Air is a great long-term career opportunity for any pilot. The interview was professional and fair. During one of our breaks, we got an honest perspective talk from a senior pilot about Atlas Air and life “on the road.” As with any human endeavor, nothing is perfect and there are areas that can be improved upon; however, overall though – it was still very positive. They have fantastic airplanes, a diverse business model with solid customers, and professionals at all levels that are committed to seeing Atlas Air continue to grow. For the interview - know the company, know what makes them different, be enthusiastic, and despite the pressure… try to relax and be yourself.
Whether I get a “green light” or not, hope this helps others on their quest to work for what appears to be an extraordinary company. Good luck.
For future candidates that are interested in Atlas Air, here is my 2 cents worth and what I can remember from the process/interview:
1) Atlas air is fantastic company that is growing due to their overall great people, good leadership, and divers business model… baring some cataclysmic event that affects the aviation industry, Atlas Air has a really bright future
2) Stats… submitted resume in April, telephone interview in early August, technical test in mid-August, Miami interview in mid-September (6 months beginning to end)
3) Telephone Interview
a. Why Atlas?
b. How do you feel about our schedule of 17 days (possible extension to 21 days)?
c. Tell me about a time you had a conflict with someone in the aircraft and how did you handle it?
d. Any traffic violations in past 5 years?
e. FAA violations or incidences in past 5 years?
f. Failed any flight evaluations in past 5 years?
g. When are you available?
4) Technical Test – 60 mins to answer 50 questions. Not easy but not impossible either - good gouge on previous pages of this blog
5) Interview in Miami – after initial welcome, watching excellent and inspirational video, and getting a Atlas Air overview briefing, there were 4 main parts:
a. 30 minute writing exercise – hard to prepare for since topic can be on virtually anything… try to be logical and clear in expressing your thoughts/ideas (beginning – main body – conclusion)
b. Application/Resume review with senior pilot – asked to expand on some areas of resume and also reviewed pilot’s licenses and medical certificate
c. Technical Interview with senior pilot: Jeppesen IAPs – how is the FAF identified for precision and non-precision approach? Outside the FAF and WX goes below mins, what are your options? Options inside the FAF? MSA circle - define? Looking at the mins for this ILS at XYZ airport, a NOTAM indicates GS OTS, what are your mins? Read this METAR & TAF? Define QFE, QNE, and QNH? Difference between transition altitude vs. transition level? NAT tracks – SLOP procedures? WX deviation procedures? Emergency & contingency procedures? Take-off performance – define Vmcg? V1? Can Vmcg be greater than V1? For a dry RWY, what is the standard height the aircraft have to be at by EOR considering performance calculations? What if it is a wet RWY? What is the standard climb gradient in ft/nm during initial departure phase? After take-off, what must you climb to before initiating any turn? International NOTAMs – here is a list… what is the Airport for these 4 letter identifiers? Bonus question: WX associated with ILS critical area – when do you automatically stop short of the Instrument Hold Short Line?
6) Panel Interview
a. Why Atlas Air?
b. Imagine a sheet of paper with a line down the middle, in column A is “Airline X,” in column B is “Atlas Air”… what makes us different or better in comparison?
c. Tell us about a situation where you had a conflict in the aircraft with a crewmember… what was the situation and how did you handle it?
d. What sets you off?
e. You show up for an early morning flight and it is obvious that another crew member has broken the “bottle to throttle” rule, how do you handle this situation?
f. As you know, we haul a lot of cargo for other airlines (Qantas, Emirates, British Airways, etc) … you’re “on the road” and one of their crew members starts conversing with you… and lets it be known that they are under the impression that Alas Air is hauling what “their” cargo and “taking away” income from their company that they feel is rightly theirs… how do you handle this?
g. Tell us about a time when you had an emergency in the aircraft and you had to “take the aircraft” or “make an input” that helped prevent an accident or incident?
h. You’re at an enroute altitude and experience an emergency – what are your thought processes?
i. Tell us about a time you had to make a command decision either in the aircraft or at work?
j. How do you feel about our schedule? Your family?
k. Do you have any questions for us?
Preparation:
1) Books – Ace the Pilot Technical Interview (Bristow), Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot (Lengel)
2) Interview Prep – personal decision for everyone – if you’re looking at obtaining some, Emerald Coast and Judy Tarver with fltops.com are both really good
3) Online resources: this blog has some great insights, downloaded pdf version of NAT Doc 007, info on AtlasAir.com (history, briefings to investors, etc…)
Bottom line – Atlas Air is a great long-term career opportunity for any pilot. The interview was professional and fair. During one of our breaks, we got an honest perspective talk from a senior pilot about Atlas Air and life “on the road.” As with any human endeavor, nothing is perfect and there are areas that can be improved upon; however, overall though – it was still very positive. They have fantastic airplanes, a diverse business model with solid customers, and professionals at all levels that are committed to seeing Atlas Air continue to grow. For the interview - know the company, know what makes them different, be enthusiastic, and despite the pressure… try to relax and be yourself.
Whether I get a “green light” or not, hope this helps others on their quest to work for what appears to be an extraordinary company. Good luck.
09-30-2011, 09:18 AM
#2387
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 7
Has anyone received the initial call for phone interview recently. Applied in May, I'm hoping to get a call since I hit the "magic" 4 months. Also any new intel on the online assessment? I understand it's now 100 question and still just an hour.
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