JerrySpringer

1) Welcome to the 5 FNGs in Indoc.

2) I remember hunkered down in the old leaky DC-3s listening to airway markers for "tone", hoping to see smudge pots through cracks in the clouds on the old mail run. I couldn't believe how soft so many guys got with the advent of pressurization and the ability to use one of those directional radios. How much skill does it take to fly? I mean the needle points to the station for chrissakes.

OOInverted624

I know you guys have lots of experience and I love hearing the stories from the good ole' days from all the skippers I fly with, even FO's. It pains me that I wasn't around to fly commercially back then but I try to learn and absorb everything I can from every guy/gal I fly with that did. Might I add, it truly has been an amazing bunch to fly with.
It's just that there wasn't a whole lot of opportunity for me to fly those types. Don't hold it against me. :-) Although, a couple years ago I tried applying for an outfit flying DC-3's and didn't get the time of day. :-/

With that said, I do have a notable amount of time in fabric, prop, open cockpit, tail dragger, old clunky airplanes too. Airplanes older then every single Atlas pilot. Not Convair's but hey its fits the criteria. lol

-2050 Retiree

744driver

Welcome on board to the April 30th class...don't worry, even our oldest airplanes (now that the Classics are gone!!) have a magenta line for you to follow (most of the time, unless ATC is holding your hands and giving you headings).

2030 retiree

BOGSAT

Poolies remaining after the 30 April class?

Sorry, just another swimmer seeking info. Thanks!

tthompsn

Wish I knew, also swimming. I read earlier that its aprox 40-50. Also mixed posts anywhere from no more classes this year to new hire classes in Jun. Guess we will see. Tough to plan for but I do believe it will be worth it.

Polarfr8dog

Company announced a new multi-year ACMI contract with Etihad airways and a profitable first quarter so maybe this will help some more get out of the pool. Then again, maybe it's already been planned as nothing was said if this was an additional 747-400 OR if it's going to be one of those that is replaced with a -8. Either way more flying is always good news.

Talon1011

Here's a link to the press release. Good news indeed!

Quicken.com

Here's another to the first quarter financial report press release. Good news as well.

Quicken.com

Beagle_Lover

The Etihad -400 fills the void from Emirates not renewing.

777PacotsFlyer

Hello All! I hope each of you at Atlas are doing well and enjoying the job.

In speaking to several friends from different airlines and school, everyone seems to count their blessings that they are working at Atlas. That's great to hear. I'm currently working overseas on a 777 contract attempting to get on board as well sometime in the relative near future. I just recently subscribed to the forum website and have been spending most of my time reading the 300+ pages of information here. I'd like to ask a few questions if I may.

With the current hiring window being closed, is there any benefit to trying to get my resume in through current Atlas friends? Somebody had mentioned a while ago in this thread that 767 experience goes a long way right now. I do have the type. Is it worthwhile to attempt or is that just going to agitate the HR Department. Or should I just wait until the window does eventually open and go from there with internal recommendations?

Is there any projection on when the hiring window may open? I've been checking it twice a day to make sure I don't miss the boat.

Does the company weigh AMC experience heavily? After being overseas, I have truly learned that AMC/Supplemental aviation is what I really want to do.

Is there advantages to having multiple LOR's internally?

Might there be any "latest and greatest" information on the phone interview? Seeing that it is the first step, it's seems productive to work on that first...

Any suggestions?

I would really appreciate any information possible. After reading two thirds of this thread so far, it seems like there are some good advices and people to share them!

Thank you for your considerations in my post?

All the Best!

captainv

777,

I don't know that it helps, but i've never heard that it hurts to submit a resume via one of our pilots with the window closed. Decoding the hiring process here is a bit like reading tea leaves - unless you're directly involved with the process, we're left to guess almost as much as applicants are. For me personally, I would send a resume/letter to the chief pilot as a way to introduce myself, and mention that of course you'll apply when the window opens. My understanding is that HR controls the process, so you might send one to DB as well. I'd ask your friends here for advice, but it would make me feel better to do something rather than just wait.

The general consensus (another WAG) is that the app window will reopen this summer. We're due to get 3 more 767s in short order, doubling our current fleet. We have 3 classes of 767 FOs out of training - almost all have at least begun OE - with three more in the school house. If we get the additional freighters on or close to schedule, we'll need more pilots. It also depends on the size of the current pool of swimmers, and that number is pretty much a WAG as well.

So far, AMC experience has been a plus. However, after OE, I would expect you to do DHL flying until you have a few classes junior to you and would approach interview questions with enthusiasm for either operation.

I've heard (again, basically a WAG) that LORs only come into play after you've been selected by HR, but I'd bring as many as possible. I had none internally, but I brought LORs from every chief pilot, check airman, sim instructor and long-haul pilot who knew me well. They will ask during the in-person interview who you know at Atlas.

As for the phone interview, it's been more than a year since I had mine, but i think the general questions buried in this thread will serve you well. It's mainly designed (IMO) to see if you understand the lifestyle here. Brush up on how we do ACMI and the whole gateway travel/imputed income tax, and i think you'll be fine.

If any more experiened Atlas guys can correct me on anything, please do.

Best of luck!