ATA Newbies

[UAL-GSO]

I turned in a resume last December (no letter of rec.), got an application in September, interviewed in November, and am awaiting a class date now. It is possible to get an interview without a rec. - it just may take a little longer. Use the time to learn as much about the company as you can. From what I have seen so far, it will be well worth the effort! Happy Holidays to all!

 

[Ligeirinho]

Thank you guys for all your replies.
And Lear70 you're right I also received my app. w/o rec about 3 to 4 days after send in my resume and like you said maybe was 121 time or jet experience, although in my case only SIC time, but big bird like MD11. Anyway I have been praying a lot and hope JESUS help me get back on an airline.
GOD bless all of you in the same situation and those who are already there but never forget the ones left behind.

 

[ForgedBlade]

Forged... You're a LIAR!

Pinnacle doesn't give 90 minute callouts... that would require something called "planning ahead". It's more like "The plane leaves in 20 minutes, can you make it?"

That must have just been me telling them that I would be there in 90 minutes, no matter how screwed up they were!!! I don't miss that! Hope you guys are hanging in there.

Hawaii was great except for the flu virus from hell that I brought back with me - **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** tropical island paradise!

 

[Big Air]

ATA competitive mins?

What are the competitive mins?

I returned my app in April (which I received w/o a LoR), and haven't heard jack.

 

[njcapt]

As I have posted before, 1000-1200 PIC 121 Turbine, a four year degree, and some large jet experience will get you the interview. A good attitude and the ability to graciously interact with other people at the interview will get you the job.

 

[R985]

ATA competitive mins

Big Air

I talked to an ATA pilot that is involved in the hiring and interview process and he said the average new hire pilots are coming to class with about 8000 hrs TT. Most of the pilots have a type and some PIC time in large turbojet aircraft also. The lower your TT time, the more important it is to have that letter of recommendation. Most of the really high time pilots I have seen coming out of training are ex-USAir pilots with as much as 14 years seniority with USAir! I personally what to say it has been a pleasure flying with the Ex-USAir pilots. A great bunch of professionals! USAir’s loss has truly been our (ATA’s) gain!

Good Luck!

 

[CODs4ever]

Sent in my resume in September, got an app in the mail 7 days later. Returned the app to ATA, no interview call yet, but I'm not off active duty until August 2004. Don't know anybody on the inside.

A buddy of mine just got hired there and started on Nov 12th. Military pilot with around 2500 hours. He knew no one also. Only contact was meeting the recruiter at AirInc conference.

 

[GogglesPisano]

Sent in an app in May, no call.

How do I update (and is it even worth it?)