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yep...buddy just got called for an interview next week. the next class is late august...both a classic and a 400 class.
 
Im a regional guy of about 5 years, and REALLY would love to work for Kilitta Air over any other ACMI, however I don't have an "IN" at Kalitta. I have heard that you have to have someone walk your resume in to get an interview. My question to anyone that knows, would it be looked at in a negative way to maybe call and speak to the chief pilot and bend his ear??? Im pretty sure that if I could at least get an interview I could probably get a position there.

Thanks for the help.
 
pmdcjoe said:
Im a regional guy of about 5 years, and REALLY would love to work for Kilitta Air over any other ACMI, however I don't have an "IN" at Kalitta. I have heard that you have to have someone walk your resume in to get an interview. My question to anyone that knows, would it be looked at in a negative way to maybe call and speak to the chief pilot and bend his ear??? Im pretty sure that if I could at least get an interview I could probably get a position there.

Thanks for the help.
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I'm an outsider, but here is one possibility speak with the CP:
http://www.aerocrewsolutions.com/pilot-job-fair/
Kalitta Air- Minimum 5,000 TT, 2,500 Jet. Preference will be given to those who have heavy experience or glass time.
 
i got $80 to burn so im gonna check out the job fair. am i just payin $$ to put my resume in a big pile or is it really a good chance to have a chat about the job and get some face time?? im going to knock on kalitta's door, not eagle or skywest!!
 
If you don't put your money on the table you won't be able to play. I would go and talk to them. Let them put a name and face to the resume.
 
Whine Lover said:
There IS NO SCHEDULE at Kalitta.

If you can't grasp that concept, don't even consider applying.

There are Lines to bid...But, you will not fly them.

You just go out for 17 days and then take 13-14 off.

Simple.

Of the 17 days you are out, plan on working 6-8 of them.

Done.

TGR
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Sounds like you need to take a stress test there buddy...you might be under to much pressure!!

Can you grasp that concept??
 
Are they serious about jet only time? I only have turboprop time. 1800 TPIC though.
 
superfreight208 said:
Sounds like you need to take a stress test there buddy...you might be under to much pressure!!

Can you grasp that concept??
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He is exactly correct about the schedule at Kalitta. It is unlike any other airline. I think that is what he was getting at. Several people that have gotten hired here have a hard time adjusting to not knowing where you are going until 24 hours before you are going there.
 
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superfreight208 said:
Sounds like you need to take a stress test there buddy...you might be under to much pressure!!

Can you grasp that concept??
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I didn't detect on bit of stress in his post. It sounded like he was just presenting the facts.
 
dojetdriver said:
Yep, different than any other airline except Atlas, World, OMNI, Southern Air, etc.
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Ah yes, I forgot. I must be more specific for some of you.

Kalitta is very different from non freight airlines (where many of our new hires come from). Other ACMI companies such as those mentioned above are probably very similar to Kalitta.
 
But at least there is a "schedule." 17/13. While ON the road? No. That's okay. I will just have the attitude that they have me for those 17 (or so) days. Then i'll go home and have MY time off. :)
 
texarkana said:
i got $80 to burn so im gonna check out the job fair. am i just payin $$ to put my resume in a big pile or is it really a good chance to have a chat about the job and get some face time?? im going to knock on kalitta's door, not eagle or skywest!!
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WHat job fair? Sending resumes seems to be getting me nowhere.
 
superfreight208 said:
Sounds like you need to take a stress test there buddy...you might be under to much pressure!!

Can you grasp that concept??
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Hmmm...sometimes the written word fails me....I don't see where my post indicates a high stress level on my part (?)

What I DID mean to stress, is the fact that this is about as far from 121 scheduled pax operations as you can get, and some people have trouble dealing with the transition.

So, it behooves one to form a new mindset before even bothering to apply.

Just trying to lay it out plain and simple for folks who are considering the move.

No worries mate, stress levels are well under control...Why just look at THIS:

:) < Gay Smiley Face

See?

YKMKR
 
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Whine Lover said:
Hmmm...sometimes the written word fails me....I don't see where my post indicates a high stress level on my part (?)

What I DID mean to stress, is the fact that this is about as far from 121 scheduled pax operations as you can get, and some people have trouble dealing with the transition.

So, it behooves one to form a new mindset before even bothering to apply.

Just trying to lay it out plain and simple for folks who are considering the move.

No worries mate, stress levels are well under control...Why just look at THIS:

:) < Gay Smiley Face

See?

YKMKR
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I am tired of hearing from some FNG's "This is not what I expected" etc. Yes 17 days seems a longtime but it goes real fast and the block of time off is a bonus. If you can't handle having an inefficient scheduling department running your life for 17 days, this airline (or other ACMI's) is certainly not for you.
 
hiring continues, 400 and 200, two new 400's on the way, rumor of two more, busy, go to the job fair, it will help to meet them @ Aero crew Solutions, I think it is in ATL.
 
pmdcjoe said:
Im a regional guy of about 5 years, and REALLY would love to work for Kilitta Air over any other ACMI, however I don't have an "IN" at Kalitta. I have heard that you have to have someone walk your resume in to get an interview. My question to anyone that knows, would it be looked at in a negative way to maybe call and speak to the chief pilot and bend his ear??? Im pretty sure that if I could at least get an interview I could probably get a position there.

Thanks for the help.
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You would seriously pick Kalitta over Atlas and World??
 
spitfire1500 said:
You would seriously pick Kalitta over Atlas and World??
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I will take it a step further. You would seriously pick Kalitta or World over Atlas. With the current management at World I would place Atlas at the top of that list of three.
 
Guam360 said:
haha, well maybe he is considering the upgrades at Kalitta are less than a year, or maybe he lives in Michigan, whatever, it's his interest not yours.
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I have to agree in that there are worse places to be than Kalitta. Jobs are so much what you make them to be and it's your own personal career so if it is meeting the expectations of career path who am I to judge.
 
MD11Drvr said:
I have to agree in that there are worse places to be than Kalitta. Jobs are so much what you make them to be and it's your own personal career so if it is meeting the expectations of career path who am I to judge.
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well said man, nice, yea there are worse places to be, especially furloughed. We are hiring furloughed pilots, which is very good!

ps. and the job isn't always for someone to pick, picking one over the other isn't our decision in the end, as we all know, it is HR, at least here you meet the Asst CP and CP in the interview, no BS, just selecting good pilots.
 
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hkgorbust said:
At least he has some standards. Thank God he hasn't lowered his sights to show interest in Evergreen! :rolleyes:
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My sincere apologies to my EZ brethren. I seriously was over-reacting to Spitfires seriously cheap shot at Kalitta, but I forgot that the LCFs moved over to Atlas. I'm sorry that I stepped down to that level.
Seriously, if his opinion is that Kalitta is the least desirable of the three, so be it. Seriously.
 
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