ATI interview

[1MN]

thanks for the info. Can you tell me what competitive mins are for fo? I am looking to transition from 135.

 

[Batfish]

thanks for the info. Can you tell me what competitive mins are for fo? I am looking to transition from 135.

I can't remember exactly what the mins were, 1500 I think. But I know there were several at the interview that had between 2000 and 3000. I would guess that you are ok. Although they could change things when they start hiring again. They do like the peeps who have been slogging it out shooting approaches for a living. From the comments when I got the call, the sim eval carries some weight, so the freight dogs can shine.
Good luck -batfish

 

[1MN]

Do they require the fe written? I believe I read that they have pfe's but was curious if I still needed the written. Thanks. Oh, do you need an inside rec to make any progress with the ap?

 

[Batfish]

Do they require the fe written? I believe I read that they have pfe's but was curious if I still needed the written. Thanks. Oh, do you need an inside rec to make any progress with the ap?


No FE written needed. They have all PFE's currently. I don't know if the rec is required, but it doesn't hurt. I think only a couple (including me), had one with the last round. Good luck! -batfish

 

[MrSky]

thanks for the info. Can you tell me what competitive mins are for fo? I am looking to transition from 135.

3000-5000 Hours

 

[MrSky]

Do they require the fe written? I believe I read that they have pfe's but was curious if I still needed the written. Thanks. Oh, do you need an inside rec to make any progress with the ap?

No FE Written......For Pilot Positions....

We hire only PFE's

 

[BGSM]

I think the posted mins were 2500/500 multi. I interviewed with 3700/ 570 multi, single pilot freight backround no 121 time.I am looking forward to class everyone was very nice and it seems like a great place to be!!

 

[1MN]

What are the busy seasons at ATI? I was wondering if furloughs are very common, and if they are what time of the year they can be expected.

 

[b707guy]

Our only real busy time is when we support peak operations for UPS lately, USPS years back. That's only short term work. We don't do Hajj or anything like that, so busy times are really dependent on BAX freight loads. Typically, things are a bit slower in the Jan-Mar time frame than the rest of the year, but that's not a given. Long term military contracts have been drying up as they start using in-house assets as opposed to contractors in the narrow-body sectors, and charters are always hit or miss.

Furloughs have unfortunately been an ugly part of our picture. We had a massive three-tiered layoff that started in 2000 and extended into 2001 before they recalled, then another in 2004, and yet another multi-tiered one in 2006. These aren't seasonal furloughs ala Evergreen or Tower of yore. Each had their own set of events that drove them, the most recent being a change of ownership and loss of some military flying. A lot of good people got screwed in these "business plans", but I have to admit that each time, the company seems to have come out smaller but stronger, at least in some respects. The last furlough is just ending and now we have new hire classes scheduled. Hope the new folks don't get to experience the bad side of our history.

 

[1MN]

I am very interested in ATI, and currently looking to make a move from 135 into the cargo arena. I currently have 2300 with 1500 multi and just hit 1000 turbine pic(king air). Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MrSky]

I am very interested in ATI, and currently looking to make a move from 135 into the cargo arena. I currently have 2300 with 1500 multi and just hit 1000 turbine pic(king air). Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

My prep tips....

1. Learn to sleep during the day, as you will be "Working the Back Side of the Clock" for the foreseeable future. (Forget anything you have heard about "Circadian Rhythm" It's a myth.)

2. Start thinking of the "Wheel of Death" at your local FBO as catering! Bottled water is like a fine wine!

3. When you see a Red Roof Inn, think 4-Star Hotel (although ours hotels are better than most)

And remember the Freight Dog Motto:

Sleep when your tired! (normally 24 hours a day)
Eat when your hungry! (Or when you see free food)
Drink when you can! (gotta love weekend layovers)


See ya out on the line......

 

[b707guy]

Mr Sky need to do more international flying - if so, he'd realize that we have Wheel of Death quality catering brought straight to the jet, i.e. no loitering or creeping out of FBO cuties necessary on such runs.

It is my understanding that we are not accepting resumes at the moment. Visit www.airtransport.cc employment page for updates. Based on my impression of the backgrounds of our recent new hires, I'd say you'll at least be competitive. Bring your avatar to the interview and you're a shoe-in:laugh:. OK, maybe wait to show it to your interviewers AFTER your first PC here...

 

[l8fr82hub]

although ours hotels are better than most

I beg to differ!

 

[1MN]

Sorry about the questionable avatar. That is a pic of my former chief pilot on an obviously demanding 135 run. Ha Ha Ha. No joke though, I really appreciate everything you guys have to say. MikeNovember

 

[MrSky]

I beg to differ!

You stayed at Capitols Hotels.....Yuck Some of ours suck but not too many.