DC8DRIVER

Pocket the cash.

742Dash

You just keep the money, there is no balancing (and I do not think that we would want them to do so).

There are several factors that increase/decrease the odds of being extended, and often you know that it is coming or that you are relatively "safe". In practice there are guys who maneuver themselves into a position to get the money (some of whom then complain, but I digress).

There are also guaranteed days off (GDO) in the new contract, which helps to control the process.

In practice I get jerked around perhaps twice a year. The sting goes away when the paycheck shows up. YMMV

Ekpt40

Excellent!
Thank you

KYTBRD

C17trap:

We may have corossed paths in the C-141 and the C-17. I was at WRi 97-01 and moved on to the C-17 where I've been ever since. No staff tours, just the occasional deployment. I don't have enough posts yet to PM you or I would have done that.

JT400

KYT, Yes we did cross paths in the same squadron. I returned your email and will do anything I can to help you to include writing a letter of rec since we flew together in the C141 at McGuire. I just completed my first year and came off of first year probation on August 1st.

It has been a great year and I am looking forward to the next 19!!! Atlas is a fantastic company to fly for!

Friday the 17th, I am headed to MIA for PC and 747-8 differences training. After that, 7 days of reservce in HSV. Looking forward to grilling Friday night for those of you down at the Residence.

Cousteau135

+1

Do what it takes... it's a great gig!!! Apply, update and while you wait for the phone call... NETWORK and get that part 121 experience! Just my two cents.

Twin Wasp

I've led folks over to the BX for the tee shirts.

KYTBRD

I just finished reading all of the posts here and feel like the guy in the TV commercial a few years back who claimed "I reached the end of the internet."

Thank you to all who posted such useful information here regarding the hiring process, business plans, Tech Testing gouge, recommended books, pay info, training location info, and much much more. I plan to start reading the ACE and other books as soon as possible.

What's noticeable on this thread is what is NOT here in 372 pages. What's not here is the bickering and bantering over the negatives of the company or the contract or why company XXX is better. Yes is did get slightly off topic for a bit, but was professionally nudged back to it roots helping good folks with quality information regarding the entire process. All along the way I was logging specific posts to return to for further review. I hope I have the opportunity to personally thank some of you when I head through RMS in the coming weeks over a drink or two. Safe travels to all....

KYTBRD

I finished reading the entire thread and put together some key posts for those, who like me, really want to work for this company. The information below is for those who have questions about the company and its hiring process. When you read all of the 372 pages you will find many of the same questions throughout the thread. As those who already work for Atlas have stated, if you really want a feel for the company then I fully recommend that you read everything. I offer this as a type of frequently asked questions listing since the page count continues to increase daily.

Page number - Post number - Type of Info
196-1951 Hiring Process
342-3416 Hiring Process and LORs
238-2298 HR
239-2388 Hiring and Testing
167-1663 Interview
184-1835 Interview
213-2121 Interview
236-2352 Interview
169-1687 Pay
175-1746 Pay
225-2249 pay
222-2211 Company Info
223-2229 Company Info
234-2338 Company Info
286-2855 Company Info
289-2885 Company Info
290-2893 Company Info
294-2937 Company Info
300-2995 Company info (Investor Conf Call Links)
340-3391 Company Info
340-3394 Company Info
225-2245 Training Pay
286-2854 Training Pay
353-3522 Training, Bus schedules
352-3524 Training, Bus/Rental Cars
353-3526 Training, Car recommendation
353-3527 Training, Pay for driving your car
353-3529 Training, Income/Pay for driving your cay
356-3554 Preparing for training
356-3555 Preparing for training
354-3532 Training
201-2003 Recip Jump seat priv
187-1865 Essay
75-750 Testing
77-769 Testing
194-1940 Testing
198-1971 Testing
214-2136 Testing
216-2151 Testing
226-2253 Testing
220-2193 Testing
236-2352 Testing
251-2503 Testing
264-2635 Testing
264-2636 Testing
267-2669 Testing
281-2802 Testing
281-2807 Testing (weather link)
AC 00-45G CHG 1 Aviation Weather Services
286-2808 Testing (FAA ATP pdf)
Index of /faa_exam/atp
287-2861 Testing
208-2075 Gateway info
176-1756 Retirements
332-3319 Retirements
274-2735 Reserve definitions (R1,R2, R3)
255-2541 IOE evaluation example

Paok

Another WRi pilot trying to get in on the Atlas gig here! Are you still there?