Atlas Air Hiring
03-16-2013, 10:37 AM
#5891
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: 767 CA
Posts: 411
I got the same aloof vibe. I was kind of disappointed as this was the sole reason I came. I made a beeline there and was the first one to their booth Friday morning and left feeling unsure about the exchange.
Like I said, she didn't mention the crossings to me. But waiting in line for the others and chatting guys up it was mentioned several times that they were told that.
Would explain why I haven't seen any RJ-drivers get an interview since they started interviewing again the first of the year.
Like I said, she didn't mention the crossings to me. But waiting in line for the others and chatting guys up it was mentioned several times that they were told that.
Would explain why I haven't seen any RJ-drivers get an interview since they started interviewing again the first of the year.
03-16-2013, 12:20 PM
#5892
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Position: Underemployed!
Posts: 116
Not true, I interviewed on March 12th, with 1 Eagle guy and 1 Expressjet guy. And I spoke to another guy that interviewed on the 13th that was an RJ guy as well. So far the only one I know of that was offered a class from my interview day was the one from Expressjet.
03-16-2013, 12:32 PM
#5893
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Airplane
Posts: 2,385
Yeah, Atlas takes a cross section of pilots, I don't think they exclude regional guys, they should definitely apply.
Again, the lady I talked to was very nice, but I didn't learn anything new about Atlas that I didn't already know. I won't go so far as to say I got the cold shoulder, but I sure didn't get a warm fuzzy either.
Wait, I take that back! I did learn you can bid to break up your 17 days on, so for guys who were not interested in 17 straight days away from home, the recruiter told me you can bid to break it up. I'm sure some Atlas guys will pipe up here to say whether that's legit or not, but that's what she told me.
Either way, it's some varied and exciting flying, and sounds great!
Again, the lady I talked to was very nice, but I didn't learn anything new about Atlas that I didn't already know. I won't go so far as to say I got the cold shoulder, but I sure didn't get a warm fuzzy either.
Wait, I take that back! I did learn you can bid to break up your 17 days on, so for guys who were not interested in 17 straight days away from home, the recruiter told me you can bid to break it up. I'm sure some Atlas guys will pipe up here to say whether that's legit or not, but that's what she told me.
Either way, it's some varied and exciting flying, and sounds great!
03-16-2013, 12:46 PM
#5894
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: B767 CA
Posts: 1,100
Yeah, Atlas takes a cross section of pilots, I don't think they exclude regional guys, they should definitely apply.
Again, the lady I talked to was very nice, but I didn't learn anything new about Atlas that I didn't already know. I won't go so far as to say I got the cold shoulder, but I sure didn't get a warm fuzzy either.
Wait, I take that back! I did learn you can bid to break up your 17 days on, so for guys who were not interested in 17 straight days away from home, the recruiter told me you can bid to break it up. I'm sure some Atlas guys will pipe up here to say whether that's legit or not, but that's what she told me.
Either way, it's some varied and exciting flying, and sounds great!
Again, the lady I talked to was very nice, but I didn't learn anything new about Atlas that I didn't already know. I won't go so far as to say I got the cold shoulder, but I sure didn't get a warm fuzzy either.
Wait, I take that back! I did learn you can bid to break up your 17 days on, so for guys who were not interested in 17 straight days away from home, the recruiter told me you can bid to break it up. I'm sure some Atlas guys will pipe up here to say whether that's legit or not, but that's what she told me.
Either way, it's some varied and exciting flying, and sounds great!
I'd recommend NOT setting your sights on that as a new hire, and therefore, you won't be disappointed if you only get those lines...if you (and your life at home) can't hack that schedule, think twice (ten times, actually) about coming here.
Good luck.
03-16-2013, 01:08 PM
#5895
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Airplane
Posts: 2,385
Breaking up the 17-day schedules is a hit and miss proposition...seniority, base, equipment, and seat, are factors (as you certainly know). First two in my list likely most important...
I'd recommend NOT setting your sights on that as a new hire, and therefore, you won't be disappointed if you only get those lines...if you (and your life at home) can't hack that schedule, think twice (ten times, actually) about coming here.
Good luck.
I'd recommend NOT setting your sights on that as a new hire, and therefore, you won't be disappointed if you only get those lines...if you (and your life at home) can't hack that schedule, think twice (ten times, actually) about coming here.
Good luck.
03-16-2013, 01:29 PM
#5896
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Joined APC: Mar 2007
Position: Heavies
Posts: 1,414
I am AF C-17/C-141/C-21 pilot retiring next year. I was impressed with Atlas crew and mission (BWI/ETAR/OKBK) enroute to my deployment. I have since found this site and will return via Atlas this weekend. On the way over, I had some great conversations with the flight attendants but want to talk with the front end on the way back. Any suggestions on finding opportunities to talk with a pilot either on the plane or at our 2-3 hr stopover in ETAR. Job seems to be almost exactly like what I've done for most of my flying career--fly jets around the world at a moments notice to a variety of locations...always changing. I am prepping my application and want to know more. Thanks.
03-16-2013, 01:32 PM
#5897
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2013
Position: C-17
Posts: 10
Are there any magic numbers for 6 or 12 months time. I just got re-qualified in C17 after several years of staff and can retire next year. I am logging about 10-15 hrs a month. 90 percent of my ocean crossings were before 2004.
03-16-2013, 01:36 PM
#5898
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Joined APC: May 2006
Position: 767 CA
Posts: 411
Not true, I interviewed on March 12th, with 1 Eagle guy and 1 Expressjet guy. And I spoke to another guy that interviewed on the 13th that was an RJ guy as well. So far the only one I know of that was offered a class from my interview day was the one from Expressjet.
Encouraging...
03-16-2013, 05:41 PM
#5900
In The Clouds
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 119
I met with one of the FO pilots today, a very pragmatic pilot. She noted that there are RJ guys doing very well and that not having an across-the-pond experience would not exclude selection.
Common thing my group kept hearing was keep updating, keep getting pilot recs, and be brutally aware of the business model/schedules (Change is constant).
Good luck to all.
Common thing my group kept hearing was keep updating, keep getting pilot recs, and be brutally aware of the business model/schedules (Change is constant).
Good luck to all.
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