ATI interview

[BGSM]

Got a surprise call from ATI for an interview very short notice looking for info/suggestions I have very limited experience with interviews and no jet time. What can I expect. thanks in advance

 

[cherry20's]

Just from what I'VE SEEN, You'll get hired and like the job until it gets slow and the furloughs come. Had a friend lose his jobs last time around, think it was January or Feb of this year?

 

[Midnight Flyer]

Got a surprise call from ATI for an interview very short notice looking for info/suggestions I have very limited experience with interviews and no jet time. What can I expect. thanks in advance

Go to the interview. They're short pilots, you won't be furloughed. Depending on what you're making now, in my personal opinion, the pay is nice. They're owned by CHI (the same company that owns Capital Cargo Airlines). Further, ABX bought CHI several weeks ago. Companies will be operated separately. There is alot of international flying at ATI, but the bulk of the flying is in and out of Toledo, OH for BAX Global.
You'll be a first officer for a while, upgrades are slow.

 

[SMOE]

Go find a PCATD to practice on ...

 

[hawk16e]

You'll be a first officer for a while,

This being a first jet, that's a real good idea.

 

[kingaira90]

Got a surprise call from ATI for an interview very short notice looking for info/suggestions I have very limited experience with interviews and no jet time. What can I expect. thanks in advance

Are you looking for interview gouge or company gouge?

I think www.aviationinterviews.com has some ATI interview gouge.

For ATI stuff do a search, quite a bit recently and some older stuff. -kingaira90

 

[BGSM]

Are you looking for interview gouge or company gouge?

I think www.aviationinterviews.com has some ATI interview gouge.

For ATI stuff do a search, quite a bit recently and some older stuff. -kingaira90
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kingaira90

I searched here got some company info, only two post on aviationinterviews.com from 05 and nothing on willflyforfood.

 

[kingaira90]

I searched here got some company info, only two post on aviationinterviews.com from 05 and nothing on willflyforfood.

Sounds about right, if you are looking for some other specifics then post them. Their are a few ATI guys on here. -kingaira90

 

[l8fr82hub]

I believe '05 was the last time ATI did any interviews. Theres been a complete change in management since then so there won't be any accurate gouge. I doubt the interview will be too tough. Just dress nice, be prepared to fly a desktop simulator and answer the usual BS HR questions. As for the state of the company- a few weeks ago I would have said to stay away from this sinking ship, but now since the proposed acquisition by ABX I'm feeling more optimistic about the company. I also think it's a positive that they're interviewing instead of planning a post-peak furlough. Good luck!

 

[b707guy]

I'll second pretty much everything L8fr8 said above. There are still a number of wickets for us to run through, but I'm confident that there are some great times ahead. It's been a while since I've been able to say that, too! Unfortunately, upward movement will still be slow unless the rest of the industry really picks up and we start losing our own to the others, plus not many retirements ahead even if the age 60 thing doesn't change any time soon. For what it's worth, whenever we run into folks who have left for greener pastures years ago, most of them say they really miss what they did with us. Many say they'd have been better off if they had stayed here. But who could have known? Such a crapshoot... Either way, I'd definitely recommend giving it a shot, and decide for yourself as you learn more!

 

[b707guy]

One more thing I'll add is that we (ATI along with Cappy, CAM and LGSTX under CHI) haven't been bought by ABX or ABX Holdings just yet. See all the other threads here regarding DHL/Astar/ABX and you'll begin to understand the complexities of it all. It's not a done deal. If/when it does go through, targeted I believe for the first of the year, I think we'll all be better off having ABX Holdings as our pop or granddad, depending on how things shake out. If it doesn't go through, I still feel that such a failure would not seal our fates under CHI alone, but things may be difficult for a while.

 

[jmreii]

I'll second pretty much everything L8fr8 said above. There are still a number of wickets for us to run through, but I'm confident that there are some great times ahead. It's been a while since I've been able to say that, too! Unfortunately, upward movement will still be slow unless the rest of the industry really picks up and we start losing our own to the others, plus not many retirements ahead even if the age 60 thing doesn't change any time soon. For what it's worth, whenever we run into folks who have left for greener pastures years ago, most of them say they really miss what they did with us. Many say they'd have been better off if they had stayed here. But who could have known? Such a crapshoot... Either way, I'd definitely recommend giving it a shot, and decide for yourself as you learn more!

ATI looks like a pretty good company to hang you hat, I may give it a whirl next year.

 

[flydaddy0499]

Just got home from the ATI interview. Great experience! PM me for details. Does anyone know how long it's going to be for we know if we're in????

 

[l8fr82hub]

Flydaddy, congrats on the interview. I've heard they'll be running a class in early January, so my guess is that you should hear something in the next week or two because they usually give people at least two weeks notice before class. Good luck!

 

[flydaddy0499]

Thanks, I guess we'll be patient while in the process of living the dream, lol.

 

[MrSky]

Good Luck to all that have been hired!

See you on the Line probably by March 2008.

No matter where you fly, it always takes 6-8 weeks to finish!

 

[Batfish]

Yippee!

I got the call!!! I start Class Jan 15th!! -batfish

 

[nitefr8dog]

I believe '05 was the last time ATI did any interviews. Theres been a complete change in management since then so there won't be any accurate gouge. I doubt the interview will be too tough. Just dress nice, be prepared to fly a desktop simulator and answer the usual BS HR questions. As for the state of the company- a few weeks ago I would have said to stay away from this sinking ship, but now since the proposed acquisition by ABX I'm feeling more optimistic about the company. I also think it's a positive that they're interviewing instead of planning a post-peak furlough. Good luck!

Wow, Rose colored glasses? After 15 years at ABX I think we could be out of business tomorrow!

 

[Sporto]

Wow, Rose colored glasses? After 15 years at ABX I think we could be out of business tomorrow!

I agree.

What's up with all the happy guys here making 60k a year when ABX counterparts are making double that with better work rules.

Don't get me wrong. I applaud the cheerfulness but when 76's that were slated for ABX start going to crews that work for half the pay, this will cause problems. Just wait.

 

[nitefr8dog]

I agree.

What's up with all the happy guys here making 60k a year when ABX counterparts are making double that with better work rules.

Don't get me wrong. I applaud the cheerfulness but when 76's that were slated for ABX start going to crews that work for half the pay, this will cause problems. Just wait.

Better work rules? Our work rules suck! Can you say juniorman every time you try to go home. Advance JRM in the middle of your days off then having to fight for the pay! Do not confuse a better contract with better QOL. The contract is only as good as it's members. The pilots at ABX only look out for themselves, cut side deals with scheduling and stab eachother in the back!