Chicago Express

[Metro752]

Thats pretty much why I wanted the ramp job, get a foot in the door at ATA...even with all the rumors, they'll probably be around, I hope!

 

[labbats]

Just like (insert your choice of monolithic airline during the 80s here).

 

[WDYCITY701]

Metro-->Be careful about applying for the ramp position. We have some rampers working for us for a while that haven't gotten the FO job yet. Plus when you get the ramper job you need to keep up with your instrument flying so you don't fail simulator training.


ataopsdave-->congrats....flashcards work real well for limitations....

 

[ataopsdave]

thans for the info WDYCITY701

 

[DX Rick]

Last I heard....

Thats pretty much why I wanted the ramp job, get a foot in the door at ATA...even with all the rumors, they'll probably be around, I hope!

HR wasn't interviewing anyone with flight time to be rampers. I guess we have quite a few rampers with 1000+ hours trying to get in that way.
I was told that they're tired of hiring someone, training them. Have them throw bags for 6 months, and then try to get into a class. It's a high turn over rate job as it is.
This all could have changed. When you talk to them, just ask. They're honest people and won't BS you.

 

[Metro752]

I'm young, 18. I have 4 years of college, an IR, Multi, and Commercial and more away from any flying job. Probably should have mentioned that


Thanks for the advice and info guys.

 

[norskman2]

How'd ya get four years of college by 18??????

 

[DX Rick]

How'd ya get four years of college by 18??????

I think he's trying to say he has 4 yrs of college ahead of him before he makes a choice. Hopefully in college, he will change his hopes and dreams into Law or Med school.

 

[Metro752]

My family is all doctors, lawyers, priests, what a bunch of stiffs!

 

[capt. megadeth]

"he will change his hopes and dreams into Law or Med school"

Ha ha.....if he wants to make money he will. Just kidding, Metro.....well, .......not really.....

 

[IP076]

Anyone know if they make you fill out a Flight Time grid or anything at the interview? I got the packet with the application and all, but there isn't any specific form for Flight Time. Just hoping to get a head start on what they want out of the logbooks.

Thanks!

Anyone else interviewing Thursday???

 

[ataopsdave]

They did not make me fill in a time grid during the interview but they will look over the logbboks.

 

[IP076]

Thanks for the info there Dave...

Do you know, are they hiring into the mentioned classes or a pool? Maybe see ya around.

 

[ataopsdave]

I think they are still looking to fill the Aug class and there will be a Sep class as well

 

[wmudriver]

Are they still having people pay for that $250 sim fee? Hopefully there will be classes in Winter/Spring when i'm closer to applying.

 

[IP076]

You know, thats a very good question, which was addressed no where in the application packet.

Hmmm...

 

[ataopsdave]

They have since changed their entire interview process and the sim ecal is now paid for by the company

 

[Skyrtr]

Time to response?

I just sent in a resume last week. Anybody have a feel on how long it takes to get a response?? It's my first try in a long time (Now I'm about 1700 TT, 190 ME).

Thanks!

 

[Tweaker]

Upgrade time right now?

What is the upgrade time right now?

 

[WDYCITY701]

Upgrade time--> 2.5-3 years.....could be more....could be less....all depends on attrition and/or ATA survival....don't know of to many other places where it would be faster. A year ago it was 2 years.

 

[Stearmandriver]

Someone mentioned that they're "hurting for F/O's". In this environment, with so many more pilots than jobs, doesn't it say something about a company if they're hurting for pilots? I've been looking for a new job also; and am avoiding like the plague any place with moderate or high turnover.

 

[wmudriver]

Future classes

From what I understand they had a September and October class and possibly a November class. Any word on if they are still interviewing for a November class or a subsequent class after New Years? Any gossip/gouge would be appreciated.