atlas hiring

[Flyingdutchman]

Thanks guys.

 

[cfire]

A little is addressed about STN by the Atlas MEC on his 04-22-2007 VARS. Mentions that they expect the company hiring 30 to 50 new hires and talks go on about STN etc.

In streaming MP3

If you choose to join Atlas, I hope you do so on the union side of the equation and not be a patsy of management.

 

[barbarian4]

That's great that they acknowledge there's a problem and say they're working with management toward a solution...but they've been saying that exact line for years.

"abandon hope, all ye who enter here"

 

[cfire]

That's great that they acknowledge there's a problem and say they're working with management toward a solution...but they've been saying that exact line for years.

I guess it's finally here. Sorry it didn't happen on your timeline. When you figure out how to make management jump at your will, let us know.

Here is an update. It appears our union efforts have finally closed the gap somewhat on the STN union busting base. This is subject to membership ratification, but I wouldn't expect a problem with that since it doesn't come out of any of the senior guys pockets.

Now, if we can only get the affected to recognize what the union efforts did for them despite the many hiring into a known condition in STN versus the number that suffered (furloughed, resigned, and displaced) at the hands of management and the STN base construct. I doubt it.

In streaming MP3 audio

For those that still want a copy of the Atlas contract

In PDF format

The T/A to follow later.

 

[B747FR8DAWG]

Interviews are being done today and tomorrow in MIA

 

[B747FR8DAWG]

Atlas In The News Again!

Press Release
Source: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Atlas Air, Inc. Named Best Air Charter/ACMI Operator

Monday April 30, 9:33 am ET

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlas Air, Inc., the world's leading provider of outsourced cargo aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance service to major international airlines, was honored as the industry's Best Air Charter/ACMI Operator at the 21st Annual Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards ceremonies in Macau on April 25.


In addition, Atlas Air's sister company, Polar Air Cargo, a key provider of scheduled air cargo and charter services serving freight forwarders and other shippers, was a top finalist for an AFSCA as the Best Air Cargo Carrier - North America.

"We are extremely pleased to win the AFSCA for Best Air Charter/ACMI Operator," said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW - News), the parent company of Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo. "We are also proud to be a top finalist for Best Air Cargo Carrier - North America.

"We are the leading global provider of aircraft operations outsourcing, with a focus on wide-body 747 freighter operations. We create exceptional value for our customers by providing them a flexible combination of highly reliable and proven aircraft, a large fleet, an unrivaled scale and scope of network operations, and a track record for handling valuable cargo in a safe and timely manner.

"As an innovator in the airfreight market, we are committed to a culture of continuous improvement and success, and to providing outstanding service, performance and value to our customers. Each of these characteristics of our customer relationships is embodied in the criteria for the AFSCAs, which have been market-defining awards for the transport and supply chain industry in Asia for 20 years.
"Winning an AFSCA is a special event. We thank our customers and other industry professionals who thought so highly of us for this award. We also thank our employees for this success and for making us a stronger, more competitive company, better positioned to grow our business, extend our industry leadership, and to provide value to our customers as well as our stockholders."

 

[sgu]

Interviews are being done today and tomorrow in MIA

10 interviews a day Tues, Wed and Thurs. Notification will be next week for classes in May, June and July!

 

[GCD]

I would like to thank our MEC and the company for coming together in this issue. I realize that this has been a long road for our MEC and they have really put in a lot of work to make this happen.

This LOA will make my QOL a lot better when I come off of active duty some time this year.

 

[Guam360]

Does anyone know about the email address available on the 'Hiring web page', if it is actually applicable and accurate?

Thanks

 

[Fliteidol]

The travel for STN pilots is only at the TA stage. It has not been ratified yet! There is no guarantee it will be either. I`m sure the results will be posted here in about a week.

http://www.atlasair.com/aa/contact/careers/default.asp

There it is Guam, be careful what you wish for! The link is to the lady in charge of HR. Everything goes through her.........nice lady too!

 

[Guam360]

Thanks Fliteidol,
It can't be that bad, what, will I want to kill myself after I get hired?
I have been in some bad situations, life and otherwsie. I think it should be great.
I respect your thoughts and advice.

 

[On Your Six]

So, will Atlas newhires get into the 200 or the 400 initially out of STN? Are the Atlas routes out of STN wildly different for the 200 and 400?

 

[Fliteidol]

Thanks Fliteidol,
It can't be that bad, what, will I want to kill myself after I get hired?
I have been in some bad situations, life and otherwsie. I think it should be great.
I respect your thoughts and advice.

This is fliteidols widow, he killed himself rather than go back to work!

OK, not really. I think the hiring is in to the 400 as it says on the web site. Most of the 400 flying for STN crewmembers is on the Emirates contract, so lots of Dubai rotations.

(sorry for my poor taste, no offence intended!)

 

[Guam360]

No offense here, thanks dude. I appreciate all the posts.

 

[GCD]

All new hires will go in the -400 at STN.

 

[cfire]

The STN Gateway LOA passed by a margin 73% of those voting. I'll post a copy after it's signing. Hopefully this will give those displaced to STN and those hired into STN some relief on commuting to the phantom base.

 

[ERJFO]

The STN Gateway LOA passed by a margin 73% of those voting. I'll post a copy after it's signing. Hopefully this will give those displaced to STN and those hired into STN some relief on commuting to the phantom base.

Did this get signed? Are the non resident reserves at STN getting hotels now too? Hopefully this should make it easier on those guys. Any chance of getting STN closed down? I guess that would mean the company has to send you on a Business Class D/H overseas - so out of the question I assume.

Also whats the latest with the merger I know the Polar guys wanted a "time line fence" but I don't even know what that is... How did the arbitrator merge the lists to start with? As soon as the arbitration is signed off and accepted by both sides is Polar just going to disolve into Atlas and cease to exist? I'm sure I have more questions than there are answers. Thanks.

P.S: While your at it could someone provide some background into the STN "Union Busters"? I don't quite know how half of the situations Atlas is in right now played out.

 

[cfire]

Did this get signed? Are the non resident reserves at STN getting hotels now too? Hopefully this should make it easier on those guys. Any chance of getting STN closed down? I guess that would mean the company has to send you on a Business Class D/H overseas - so out of the question I assume.

Also whats the latest with the merger I know the Polar guys wanted a "time line fence" but I don't even know what that is... How did the arbitrator merge the lists to start with? As soon as the arbitration is signed off and accepted by both sides is Polar just going to disolve into Atlas and cease to exist? I'm sure I have more questions than there are answers. Thanks.

P.S: While your at it could someone provide some background into the STN "Union Busters"? I don't quite know how half of the situations Atlas is in right now played out.

While this is not the signed copy, it has been signed and is in effect June 1, 2007. Here in PDF and the mentioned map here in PDF. The final copies are usually faxed back and forth which get pretty sloppy. None of the language has changed and the company came across with a signed letter explaining the intent on some of the more sloppy sections of the language. This helps in making STN less of a negotiation chip that the company tweaks regularly in the past. They had been displacing guys over to STN to get rid of their gateway rights (read $$) not for manning purposes. This may help stop this.

The "Union Busting". STN was formed shortly after we unionized. Like within a week, or at least announced within a week. They probably already had a plan to do it. Under the RLA, they could do it offshore and not have our union representation. A non-union pilot replacement force. Which is what they did. They hired @170 to 200 mostly EU's and then furloughed the equivalent US union guys. Over time and after final contract signing, that non-union replacement force has shrunk down to about 60-70 that have super seniority in STN. Many of the STN replacement guys have moved on or splintered off to GSS which is 49% owned by Atlas and holds a EU certificate. All guys hired at Atlas now must be ALPA guys. So they will not increase the non-union guys there anymore.

The "time line fence" is Polar's attempt to get a piece of an earlier arbitration (Harris arbitration of this year?) that they didn't get. though Polar did come out with a pretty big win in the integration. Our seniority merger/arbitration went pretty much down the path of the Las Vegas letter (Here in PDF) of intent with the first Atlas MEC and Polar's Fell MEC. I would put up the list, but many may not approve the listing of their names. It was never voted on and was just agreed to by the MEC's. That was when Atlas flying and A/C were being moved to Polar and we were being furloughed while Polar hired off the street to fly what was our A/C and flying. Good intentions on the Atlas side trying to save jobs which didn't work for the intended purpose of guys moving back and forth between companies at the time when the company was using us against each other and latter on bit us in the ass even more during the recent merger seniority integration. The earlier list which was generated from the agreement was pretty much how the arbiter in 07' made it with the exception of "NO Bump and Flush" which is what Polar is trying to get back via "Time Line Fence" in the merger protocols. We say we have to comply with the arbitration award which Polar won mostly and Polar says no. Can't say much more to that. So my guess is that we lock horns on this "Time Line Fence" after the other issues are agreed upon and then Atlas will sue ALPA at some point for the delay. When ALPA gets sued then something may start happening.