Kalitta Air (K4) Information
#4151
Tin Can Time
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: Entitled Newb
Posts: 169
Hey Everyone,
Looking forward to starting at Kalitta in the next month or so. I’ll be on the 747 and just had some questions regarding training. I’ve been going through the threads and have found some answers but these are the questions I’m still wondering about:
Looking forward to starting at Kalitta in the next month or so. I’ll be on the 747 and just had some questions regarding training. I’ve been going through the threads and have found some answers but these are the questions I’m still wondering about:
- For someone who has never flown internationally, what should one study prior to training? Is studying up on international flying prior to training really necessary or is it something that you’ll really learn about on IOE? Aside from international ops, what would you recommend someone knowing hands down prior to day one (I.e. flows, systems, etc)?
- I saw that the outline of training is roughly 5-6 weeks. I live about 11ish hours from YIP. Would you recommend bringing your car? Is all the training done in YIP or will you have to travel elsewhere?
Flows and Callouts.
You'll receive student to student study guides and some really good material to study (not from the Company). I'm sure you'll have someone share the question bank from the CpAT that has the answers. Just make sure you reference the answers in the books to make sure they are correct.
#4153
On Reserve
Joined APC: Sep 2021
Posts: 20
Hey Everyone,
Looking forward to starting at Kalitta in the next month or so. I’ll be on the 747 and just had some questions regarding training. I’ve been going through the threads and have found some answers but these are the questions I’m still wondering about:
Looking forward to starting at Kalitta in the next month or so. I’ll be on the 747 and just had some questions regarding training. I’ve been going through the threads and have found some answers but these are the questions I’m still wondering about:
- For someone who has never flown internationally, what should one study prior to training? Is studying up on international flying prior to training really necessary or is it something that you’ll really learn about on IOE? Aside from international ops, what would you recommend someone knowing hands down prior to day one (I.e. flows, systems, etc)?
- I saw that the outline of training is roughly 5-6 weeks. I live about 11ish hours from YIP. Would you recommend bringing your car? Is all the training done in YIP or will you have to travel elsewhere?
-The initial training will be in YIP, however the training department are sending new hire 747 students to MIA for the simulator training on a volunteer basis. If you requested, I’m confident they would accommodate having you stay in YIP.
-If you do have a car, I would recommend bringing one so you may go to dinner or shop without having to wait for the van service.
-International procedures. Many will say that you learn this while flying, however if this concerns you based on your experience I would recommend looking into a few areas for self studying topics:
-Controller Pilot Data Link (CPDLC)
-Class I vs. Class 2 navigation
-Non RADAR reporting procedures
-HF radio procedures in Oceanic environments
-Selective Calling (SELCAL)
-North Atlantic Track Procedures
-Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP)
-ICAO Phraseology
-Review IFR enroute charts symbology (i.e. Grid MORA, MEA, MOCA)
-Transition level/Transition Altitude
-Review VHHH (Hong Kong) and EHAM (Amsterdam) airport charts
Good luck on new hire training and I look forward to running into you out on the line!
Don M.
#4154
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2018
Position: 777 left seat windowlicker
Posts: 23
Hey Everyone,
Looking forward to starting at Kalitta in the next month or so. I’ll be on the 747 and just had some questions regarding training. I’ve been going through the threads and have found some answers but these are the questions I’m still wondering about:
Looking forward to starting at Kalitta in the next month or so. I’ll be on the 747 and just had some questions regarding training. I’ve been going through the threads and have found some answers but these are the questions I’m still wondering about:
- For someone who has never flown internationally, what should one study prior to training? Is studying up on international flying prior to training really necessary or is it something that you’ll really learn about on IOE? Aside from international ops, what would you recommend someone knowing hands down prior to day one (I.e. flows, systems, etc)?
- I saw that the outline of training is roughly 5-6 weeks. I live about 11ish hours from YIP. Would you recommend bringing your car? Is all the training done in YIP or will you have to travel elsewhere?
#4155
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: Boeing, left side
Posts: 188
This is going to sound pedantic, but I truly mean it.. Study standard ICAO phraseology. They don't teach it and a lot of people on the line don't even know it. It will make your career as an international pilot much easier.
Also a car option is golden for runs to the grocery store and such. If you are on the 747, you shouldn't be leaving YIP for any other training.
Also a car option is golden for runs to the grocery store and such. If you are on the 747, you shouldn't be leaving YIP for any other training.
Also get in the habit of knowing what the "REF" pages of the Jepps are. Take a look at the pages for EHAM, VIDP, WSSS, and VHHH for example. Multiple pages of multiple procedures and multiple "gotchas" exist for these airports and many others you will visit.
#4157
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2022
Posts: 18
looking for 747 training post
hello, noob here. my account is limited, so I couldn't start a new thread, which is where this question probably belongs.
I'm looking for a LONG and DETAILED post I read about a month ago with specific recommendations on how to approach 747 training. I think it was a few years old. yup yup...needle in a haystack.
It is NOT this one: (Kalitta Air (K4) Information), but it's like that one, except the one I'm looking for has A LOT more detail.
I'm 90% certain I read it in the Kalitta section somewhere, but after going through every post in this thread, and using search to find it, I'm not finding it.
Thanks for the help in advance, I'll go back and keep searching for it...maybe over to the Atlas section.
I'm looking for a LONG and DETAILED post I read about a month ago with specific recommendations on how to approach 747 training. I think it was a few years old. yup yup...needle in a haystack.
It is NOT this one: (Kalitta Air (K4) Information), but it's like that one, except the one I'm looking for has A LOT more detail.
I'm 90% certain I read it in the Kalitta section somewhere, but after going through every post in this thread, and using search to find it, I'm not finding it.
Thanks for the help in advance, I'll go back and keep searching for it...maybe over to the Atlas section.
#4158
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2020
Posts: 51
So the conundrum is I have been hired both at Alaska and Kalitta. Pros about Alaska is its a very stable legacy with fun domestic flying and a good growth projection almost doubling in size, I also live 15 minutes from LAX. Pros about Kalitta is home based and flying heavies all over the world with quite an adventure with excellent pay.
Which one?
Which one?
#4159
Alaska would seem the logical choice. Having said that as someone who also lives close to LAX, you will get a chance to be home a couple times per trip since a lot of the 777 and 747 flying flows through LAX. Also a lot of your lines will start and end in LAX which means no commuting on your last day off. Living near LAX will mean most months you’ll score an extra 2-3 days off, sometimes more.
Of course that could all change but that’s the way it is now and I don’t see LAX flying going away anytime soon in either fleet.
Alaska is due to get a new contract soon that will more than likely increase pay and work rules significantly and they are a legacy carrier that is stable.
Of course that could all change but that’s the way it is now and I don’t see LAX flying going away anytime soon in either fleet.
Alaska is due to get a new contract soon that will more than likely increase pay and work rules significantly and they are a legacy carrier that is stable.
#4160
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 847
Alaska would seem the logical choice. Having said that as someone who also lives close to LAX, you will get a chance to be home a couple times per trip since a lot of the 777 and 747 flying flows through LAX. Also a lot of your lines will start and end in LAX which means no commuting on your last day off. Living near LAX will mean most months you’ll score an extra 2-3 days off, sometimes more.
Of course that could all change but that’s the way it is now and I don’t see LAX flying going away anytime soon in either fleet.
Alaska is due to get a new contract soon that will more than likely increase pay and work rules significantly and they are a legacy carrier that is stable.
Of course that could all change but that’s the way it is now and I don’t see LAX flying going away anytime soon in either fleet.
Alaska is due to get a new contract soon that will more than likely increase pay and work rules significantly and they are a legacy carrier that is stable.
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