Kalitta Air Interviewing

[AV8N4Fun]

Congrats on getting a new CP. Bishop sounds like a good deal.

 

[Geronimo4497]

I don't see a job posting on their website; Where are they wanting folks to send resumes?

 

[Rouge Warrior]

1st year take home pay equals what with perdiem?

 

[embpic1]

Perdiem averages between $700-$800 month for me. First year pay varies but if you figure just gurantee you come out to about 38K including perdiem.

 

[NEWSOUTH]

How do I get interview?

I have emailed my resume many times. What else can I do? I used to run into a jumpseater outta CLT once in awhile. Can't remember his name. Old school dude. Help me!

 

[tired_pilot]

The interview process?

Going up to yip soon for the interview, can someone describe the current interview process? All the info ive found online is dated, I know they;ve been interviewing the past couple months. Thanks in advance

 

[embpic1]

For those that are wondering what is the best way to apply, I was told by our training department that the best way is to email it to the address on the website. You can also fax it but the preferred way is email. The best way of course is to have someone walk in your resume. From what I understand if you have someone walk in your resume you have an excellent chance of getting an interview. I was also told that we are going to be doing a bunch of hiring. Good luck to everyone.

 

[hkgorbust]

Going up to yip soon for the interview, can someone describe the current interview process? All the info ive found online is dated, I know they;ve been interviewing the past couple months. Thanks in advance

Interviews are usually fairly informal. Show up looking sharp and be prepared to discuss any 'unusual' job changes. Some basic operational FAR questions and what-if scenarios. Not a big psycho-babble ordeal. As with any interview, it may help to have a little company background info.

Personal recommendations should help (or maybe not ) to make your resume stand out.

Good luck!

 

[BoeingBaller]

Do they type you right off the bat?What is the pay in training?Do they put you up?Also any other interview help would be greatly appreciated..

 

[embpic1]

Do they type you right off the bat?What is the pay in training?Do they put you up?Also any other interview help would be greatly appreciated..

-SIC type
-$500/week until you complete IOE
-You pay hotel

 

[iaflyer]

More classes

Another new hire class starting early April has been announced (12 FOs / 6 SOs), along with an upgrade class (8) in June.

 

[hkgorbust]

You pick up hotel during ground school (about 5 wks). Company picks up hotel for sim and OE, plus perdiem during OE. Ground school and sim are in YIP.

 

[BoeingBaller]

Is there a training contract?

 

[embpic1]

Is there a training contract?

No there is not.

 

[AV8N4Fun]

What do ya think the ideal/perfered hours/experience is to get hired as an F/O???? Who does the hiring now? Bishop?

 

[BoeingBaller]

Are you guys out of the country during the whole 17 day tour or is it mostly in and out??

 

[iaflyer]

Are you guys out of the country during the whole 17 day tour or is it mostly in and out??

It varies - some months I'm in the US about 1/2 the time, other months I only see the US when I start my days of work and when I return home.

 

[OUPilot]

i have tried to submit my resume to the address on the website and i keep getting it sent back to me. is there a diff email we should be using besides the [email protected]

 

[hkgorbust]

i have tried to submit my resume to the address on the website and i keep getting it sent back to me. is there a diff email we should be using besides the [email protected]

[email protected] is the correct address. Try it again. If all else fails,
U.S. Mail is:
Kalitta Air
Flight Crew Resume
818 Willow Run Airport
Ypsilanti, MI 48198

 

[thunderworm]

i sent mine to that address and it all worked out even got a paper letter back saying they recieved it. any news on when a new class will be starting.

 

[ace85driver]

Hello there,

Long time reader first time poster....

I had a few questions:

1. Do they hire directly into the right seat?
2. 1st year F/O pay ?
3. Reserve? How often? Can you ever bid a reserve schedule?
4. Jump seating? any reciprocal agreements with other carriers?
5. How long are some of the overnights?
6. Are you mostly on the back side of the clock? 100%, 70% 50%?

That's all folks

thank you come again

 

[OrionFE]

1. Yes (4000+ hrs)
2. $40/hr
3. Yes you can bid reserve schedule. It is hit or miss as senior guys as well as junior bid reserve.
4. Several reciprocal agreements. CASS inwork.
5. Generaaly most layovers are 24 hrs or more. Sometimes when you are moving pretty good you might get a couple of min rest (12 hrs).
6. 98.5%

If you can't be away for 17 days a month and/or can't put up with constant schedule changes, this is not the place for you. Look else where. Some guys come here to fly "heavies" then complain non stop because it is not like the mainline they were furloughed from. Do your homework and network with guys that do this kind of flying before you come here!

 

[OUPilot]

got the email to work finally. used a differnet email to send it from and it worked fine. has anyone been hired with less than the 4000 tt lately? just a few hundred short.

 

[BoeingBaller]

After the 17 on how many do you get off 12 or 14?My grass would be 6 foot tall,and my dog may attack me after being gone for 17.

 

[texarkana]

Does having a freight background help? I work a 19 on/9 off sked, usually at night too, would that set me apart?

 

[hkgorbust]

After the 17 on how many do you get off 12 or 14?My grass would be 6 foot tall,and my dog may attack me after being gone for 17.

17 days of the month are on duty. Whatever's left is off. So, 13 or 14 days off depending on whether it's 30 or 31 days.
Because of Feb being 28 days, Feb borrows a day from Jan and Mar (1/31 thru 3/1), making 30 days for Jan, Feb & Mar.

Texarkana: Regarding the freight time, I understand there are a lot of various backgounds applying. Having worked 19/9 schedules in night freight indicates that you won't be as susceptible to the "culture shock" that grips many coming from a more civilized heritage.

 

[texarkana]

Cool

 

[johnnyb]

Having worked 19/9 schedules in night freight indicates that you won't be as susceptible to the "culture shock" that grips many coming from a more civilized heritage.

Do not underestimate the effect this type of schedule will have on your life.
Don't get me wrong, some people love it - especially those in remote parts of the country.
Just sayin ...

 

[lear24]

Kinda off subject but I saw no other active Kalitta Air discussions...

What is a typical series of days like at K4, how many legs and how long of a day followed by how much time at a hotel?

Do most of the places abroad you stay have wireless internet access?

Thanks!

 

[iaflyer]

What is a typical series of days like at K4, how many legs and how long of a day followed by how much time at a hotel?

Do most of the places abroad you stay have wireless internet access?

Usually one leg, between 6-8 hours long. Sometimes longer, sometimes shorter. Almost always at least 24 hours - often 48 hours, sometimes as many as 4 days in one city.

As for internet access, I'd say that 75% or so of the places we go have free internet access - at the rest, it can be purchased (usually $15 or so a day).