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80 hour lines aren't common. Having said that, it's important to realize that in the ACMI business the only reason you have a schedule is so there is something from which to deviate. As soon as you leave home your original schedule WILL change. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Most of my months last year wound up being in the 70 to 80 hour range. They didn't start out that way but evolved as the month progressed. It can go the other way too. As we used to say in the USAF, "flexibility is the key to air power". If you like schedules set in concrete then steer clear of the non-sched world. If you like a little adventure in your life then come on in! It works for me..I'm loving life.
 
Under the current contract you will only get guarantee on the -200 and you will likely sit around a lot. The -400 guys tend to get higher block months. However, this will all change in a couple more months with the new contract and then it depends on how the lines will be built. Atlas isn't a gold mine and I doubt that will change but it's much better then most acmi's from what I hear.
 
It is possible to work (involuntarily and voluntarily) on your days off, and fly over guarantee.

Overall, the benefits are really good. The cost of medical WILL get a LOT more expensive, both to AAWWH employees and to Americans, as there is no cost control, and the health insurance companies are sucking us dry.

cliff
PVG
 
Looks like your working for ATLAS CLiff. Well done. How did you get your second interview? Wish that would happen for me.
 
Hey guys. Sent in my application to Atlas. I meet all the mins, plus a little. Don't really have the preferred experience though. Been doing lots of research on Atlas and think it would be a great place to work. I dont know anyone that works there though. Ive had my stuff in for months now, and they keep putting up postings of needing people, but never been called for an interview. Is there anything I can do to get my name out there?
 
What is a typical trip like at Atlas? How many days away from home/off. Is it home basing? How does reserve work at Atlas? long call/short call? thanks
 
atpcliff said:
It is possible to work (involuntarily and voluntarily) on your days off, and fly over guarantee.

Overall, the benefits are really good. The cost of medical WILL get a LOT more expensive, both to AAWWH employees and to Americans, as there is no cost control, and the health insurance companies are sucking us dry.

cliff
PVG
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It's the John Edward's of the industry ( ambulance chasers) with their medical malpractice lawsuits that account for as much as 40% of unnecessary health care costs. And they all contribute heavily to democrats.
 
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It's the John Edward's of the industry ( ambulance chasers) with their medical malpractice lawsuits that account for as much as 40% of unnecessary health care costs. And they all contribute heavily to democrats.
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Not to get political here...but that is just a false statement that Fox News wants you to believe.
 
How does commuting work at Atlas? I know you're home based, but are the trips usually commutable? Will they fly you in the day of or are the shows normally early? Also, will they provide a hotel room or do you need to keep a crashpad?
 
Fly-By-Cable said:
How does commuting work at Atlas? I know you're home based, but are the trips usually commutable? Will they fly you in the day of or are the shows normally early? Also, will they provide a hotel room or do you need to keep a crashpad?
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There is a massive thread on the 'other' website that explains everything you would ever care to know. It's under the heading 'Hiring News'. You'll need to log in to get there.
 
The list on APC.com is accurate for the current contract. The new contract isn't signed as of yet so the numbers aren't published.
 
How does commuting work at Atlas? I know you're home based, but are the trips usually commutable? Will they fly you in the day of or are the shows normally early? Also, will they provide a hotel room or do you need to keep a crashpad?
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Kalitta Air has home basing, not Atlas. Atlas has Gateways, and if you don't live near a Gateway you may get "Alternative Travel" from a non-Gateway location.

ALL the trips are commutable. Atlas will fly you from your Gateway to the location they want you in. They will get you there a minimum of 12 hours before the flight, for crew rest purposes....if the flight is late evening, you may be able to airline in that morning.

There is no such thing as crashpads...those are for pilots with a base, where all the trips begin and end in your base. While, technically Atlas DOES have bases, they aren't like a DAL base. Often, you may not see your base for months. You airline to a location to start your rotation, then when it's over you airline back to your Gateway.

For example, I am based in NYC. My current rotation started in NYC (unusual), and is currently scheduled (subject to MASSIVE and FREQUENT changes) to end in LAX.

cliff
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cliff
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