Kalitta Air Interviewing

[Guam360]

Twa,
thanks, that helps alot, those are important issues for me to decide , thanks heaps!

 

[twapilot]

Guam you are more than welcome. I am fairly new, but know many who have been here for quite a long time so anything you need to know feel free to ask and I'll do my best to find out the answer.

 

[On Your Six]

Is it true that Kalitta has home-basing for pilots? If so, does your physical location sometimes dictate where you might fly? I understand you could fly anywhere at any time when you are on duty. In other words, would living on the East Coast mean more Europe and Middle East flying than Asian flying and vice versa?

Also, do you guys ever get down to Australia/New Zealand?

 

[Guam360]

Just got back from the Aeroservice open house in MIA.I forgot to ask the Kalitta people about any spouse interline travel agreements with Kalitta and other airlines? I know it is probably a longshot question. Thanks

 

[Huskers1]

Hey guys,

I got called for an interview about a month ago and returned the call about three days later (was on vacation). I never heard anything back. Did my apparent lack of urgency/excitement make me look bad or is this normal? I tried a second time, again with no response. What gives? Anyone?

 

[embpic1]

Just got back from the Aeroservice open house in MIA.I forgot to ask the Kalitta people about any spouse interline travel agreements with Kalitta and other airlines? I know it is probably a longshot question. Thanks

We have agreements with ATA and Martinair. We do not have any family travel on our aircraft.

 

[Say Again Over]

Just reading this thread out of curiosity, have a job in Asia now, by the participation in this thread by Kalitta crews, I'd say it sounds pretty good there, it's all about the people you work with!

 

[Guam360]

Thank embpic1,

coming from pax carriers and related to DAL at one point, the travel bennies were good and convienient. that's all.

So Martin and ATA are ID fares/ Zed Fares?? and are those only pilots at Kalitta that can aquire the reduced fare? no family members?

mitch

 

[061984]

embpic1;

I've got tons of questions for you. Can you email me:[email protected].

 

[061984]

iaflyer:

If you have time, I've got questions for you: [email protected].

 

[Guam360]

061984,

dude you can share with the rest of us, we are all interested in the same things more than likely.

 

[One Dot Low]

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[ace85driver]

What the hey!


Quick question ladies and gent.
I sent my resume to Kallita about a month ago. No reply...

I have about 4K
3K 121 Ops
about 2K on baby baby baby baby baby (should be 2 engine) 4 engine turbine
and I'm a Detroiter Man!

Do they usually respond to you by email or postal mail and about how long does it take?

 

[hesham1]

The best way to find out whats going on is to call them directly. They are getting quite a few applicants now and their new hire classes are 1 every 2 months so theyre filling up. Theyre a pleasure to talk with, you may even end up talking to the Chief Pilot directly if hes around. Im currently going through ground school at Kalitta, and theres a lot of stuff going on with all the new crews coming through and the new airplanes being bought, my guess is theyre probably a bit understaffed to handle all the applications and all the business right now?

BTW - Kalitta is CASS now. Come and ride on a Kalitta airplane and see how they operate, I think the more guys we get riding on our airplanes, the more we can squash those ugly rumors about us! Its a good place to be!

 

[Jonahproject]

Hey Sham, don't mean to rain on your parade but why don't you get through O.E. and a few months of line flying before you start "squashing ugly rumors". Worse places to be but unfortunately some of the Kalitta rumors are absolute truth. We haven't had massive attrition in the last 2 years cause everyone wants to move on to a worse job. I will add that if you do hitch a ride, the crews are the absolutely best part of this whole operation. The vast majority of the guys out there will be glad to have ya.

 

[hesham1]

well thats exactly it. i get a lot of people who have nothing but horrible things to say and they'll occassionally infer that the crews themselves are part of the problem. Granted I havent been there done that yet, but it would be nice for guys to realize that the people here are great.

 

[sadlmkr]

Jo, what rumors are true? You sound like your parade shoes are wet....

 

[Junkflyer]

The problem isn't the crews, its management and their continuing refusal to make a contract. Its been over four years since the last one expired. New hire pay for s/o's even pfe's went down(just 1 scale now). Per diem has increased a nickel in 14 years. Things like this are why the guys are getting antsy and so many leave.

 

[ace85driver]

Anyone know approx. what their call out time is? If you are offered a position how soon do they have a class date for you?

 

[embpic1]

Anyone know approx. what their call out time is? If you are offered a position how soon do they have a class date for you?

It varries. I have heard of people not hearing from them for three weeks. I was called the next day. It just depends I guess.

 

[airgator]

I interviewed last week and was offered a june 4 class today. Not sure if I'm gonna go.

 

[iaflyer]

Bring those two girls to class and we'll be happy to have you.

 

[CWI]

Hey Al I second that!

 

[airgator]

Well boys I'm in! Can you guys post some typical lines a newbee can expect? See ya in YIP.

 

[D+$]

Got called on friday for the june 4th class as well, see you boys there. Interviewed on may 3rd.

 

[Guam360]

well, the JetBlue guy didn't get the call(that's me)............I was totally into it.

oh well.
maybe flying the damn stick messed me up in the sim.

 

[airgator]

Guam-
Im sure you'll get the call monday.

 

[jafo20]

Yeah, Guam. I wouldn't stress. Even if you don't get the call, you can't worry about things after the fact. There are other 747 freight operators, etc. There are lots of contract gigs you can get with your type ratings.

 

[aussiefly]

I'm just wondering what the typical profile of anew hire is there ??? Mil or Civ background?? Heavy time or RJ time or turboprop guys etc ???

 

[Guam360]

Thanks jafo, no stress really, just disappointment. Any suggestions on the contract stuff you suggested?

Guam.