Atlas Air Hiring
09-21-2012, 03:30 PM
#4423
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2010
Position: B767 CA
Posts: 1,100
Other thing to remember is that everything you have done so far (phone call, tech eval/test, and interview in MIA) is subject to the points systems they have in place to rate the candidates...
So, your interview buddies from the Aug 28-29 sessions may have gotten class dates based on their higher overall scores, recommendations, etc...
The Atlas selection process is based on points...waiting is hard on you, but don't fight things that you can't control. You've done your part...that is all you can do.
Good luck.
So, your interview buddies from the Aug 28-29 sessions may have gotten class dates based on their higher overall scores, recommendations, etc...
The Atlas selection process is based on points...waiting is hard on you, but don't fight things that you can't control. You've done your part...that is all you can do.
Good luck.
09-21-2012, 04:30 PM
#4424
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Knuckle-dragging line pilot
Posts: 943
FYI - if you do get a letter, read it carefully. Mine initially sounded a lot like a "thanks, but no thanks" but it was really the pool letter. The magic phrase is: "Your name has been added to our preferential hiring list." They make it clear you're not hired until you get into class.
09-21-2012, 08:31 PM
#4426
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Joined APC: Sep 2011
Position: V1. No turning back now.
Posts: 442
Other thing to remember is that everything you have done so far (phone call, tech eval/test, and interview in MIA) is subject to the points systems they have in place to rate the candidates...
So, your interview buddies from the Aug 28-29 sessions may have gotten class dates based on their higher overall scores, recommendations, etc...
The Atlas selection process is based on points...waiting is hard on you, but don't fight things that you can't control. You've done your part...that is all you can do.
Good luck.
So, your interview buddies from the Aug 28-29 sessions may have gotten class dates based on their higher overall scores, recommendations, etc...
The Atlas selection process is based on points...waiting is hard on you, but don't fight things that you can't control. You've done your part...that is all you can do.
Good luck.
Thanks for everyone's contribution to this thread, it gets better each and every page it goes. Keep the info coming, its very relieving and sustaining.
Good luck to everyone waiting.
09-22-2012, 02:44 PM
#4427
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2012
Posts: 8
According to that press release, two 747-800 will replace two 747-400s. Is there no new flying for those 400s?
With all the international flying and deadheading, do your passports get filled up in a year or less at Atlas?
Are in-flight meals on cargo flights decent? PBJs and water, or something else?
With all the international flying and deadheading, do your passports get filled up in a year or less at Atlas?
Are in-flight meals on cargo flights decent? PBJs and water, or something else?
09-22-2012, 02:52 PM
#4428
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Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: Sr. VP of button pushing
Posts: 2,733
Most places don't stamp your passport if you're operating crew. The Germans will give you an "inserted page" with room for 40 stamps. You'll still end up getting extra pages in your passport after a few years.
Contract says it has to be a hot meal over 4 hours and 2 hot meals over 8. Some stations it's pretty good, some so so. We've got a program that lets you pick your meal going through Anchorage.
Contract says it has to be a hot meal over 4 hours and 2 hot meals over 8. Some stations it's pretty good, some so so. We've got a program that lets you pick your meal going through Anchorage.
09-22-2012, 02:53 PM
#4429
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: B767 CA
Posts: 1,100
You must be familiar with the term "Freshman 15" referring to the 15 pounds every newbie at college gains during the first year...well, that term is alive and well at Atlas Air due to the catering that is available on most freighter flights.
We lovingly call it "Body by Atlas"...and every FNG feels the pressure to uphold that tradition!!
Yes, the catering is usually very good...but also mostly that there is little to do on long haul flights but solve the world's problems, complain about Atlas, complain about Atlas management (!!), and eat, eat, and eat some more...
Good luck.
We lovingly call it "Body by Atlas"...and every FNG feels the pressure to uphold that tradition!!
Yes, the catering is usually very good...but also mostly that there is little to do on long haul flights but solve the world's problems, complain about Atlas, complain about Atlas management (!!), and eat, eat, and eat some more...
Good luck.
09-22-2012, 03:23 PM
#4430
New Hire
Joined APC: Sep 2012
Posts: 8
Thanks for the replies gents. Speaking of Germany, I hear they have a 16 day party that just started with some locals as pictured below (ok maybe they aren't German locals 
). You guys at Atlas are all probably too busy studying your manuals to make it out though 
? 744, If you could change into some workout gear, I could see maybe bringing a kettlebell on a long haul flight. Especially since you guys have that whole upper deck to yourselves (I think). No shower facilities though for the post workout. Maybe a lot of wet naps would work! Sounds like you guys stay in nice hotels, so I'd imagine they have good workout facilities to help keep the weight in check too?
). You guys at Atlas are all probably too busy studying your manuals to make it out though ? 744, If you could change into some workout gear, I could see maybe bringing a kettlebell on a long haul flight. Especially since you guys have that whole upper deck to yourselves (I think). No shower facilities though for the post workout. Maybe a lot of wet naps would work! Sounds like you guys stay in nice hotels, so I'd imagine they have good workout facilities to help keep the weight in check too?
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