Kalitta Future

[Sir Innocenti]

As for Kalitta making it, I have no doubt that we will be here for years to come...

Hence my reply 2 posts above....Things sound positive over there...

 

[Sandstorm]

It's good to read all the positive comments and opinions about K4s future. I hope it's not too long before we are in class in YIP.

 

[albatros101]

I second that, any idea of when the next class will start?

 

[Guam360]

My contacts in operations said there was the one week slow down after Christmas. But after that it picked right back up. Of course they are shorthanded.

plus Chinese new year

Of the two FO's flying with me, one is a CA, must be busy.....

 

[spitfire1500]

It would seem that they did plan on running the 2 classes (400 & 200), the 400 is short handed especially with the arrival of the new bird and seems another one is a done deal also. The 200 , although not at the wanted crew numbers have 4 birds in MX (this happens every year in January for C checks etc), plus the slow down from China and post Christmas rush. The 200's slow right down, 400's not so much with their current contract needs.

It was felt that they should hold back on the 200 new hires for now. They were just going to tell the 200 poolies "no class sorry". Connie stepped in and said IF they can't get their old job back due to resigning let them attend class don't leave them in the cold at short notice. The 200 guy's were given the chance to go back to old job or come anyways to class.

Glad to hear Connie did the right thing for some new hires! Refreshing to hear....now if that would have been our old Uncle Del...........

 

[SIG600]

Any idea what percentage of the business is DOD movements?

 

[Victor Meldrew]

Any idea what percentage of the business is DOD movements?

I'd be surprised if it was even 10%. I can't remember the last time I flew a DOD flight, have other contracts that keep us busy i.e. DHL

 

[Zoneload]

Glad to hear Connie did the right thing for some new hires! Refreshing to hear....now if that would have been our old Uncle Del...........

Well Kalitta is adding planes and Uncle Del is parking 2 planes. No planes means no people. That's the problem.

 

[Nevergreen]

Well Kalitta is adding planes and Uncle Del is parking 2 planes. No planes means no people. That's the problem.

Zoneload,

Is it only 2 planes being parked? I thought we are only operating 5 classics; plus the 400.

Another question for you.......if you don't mind, does the plot show an increase of business in the next 30 days or just the same.

 

[Zoneload]

Zoneload,

Is it only 2 planes being parked? I thought we are only operating 5 classics; plus the 400.

Another question for you.......if you don't mind, does the plot show an increase of business in the next 30 days or just the same.

Two planes parked and not coming back. We are only flying 5 planes give or take and the 400. The other two sit in JFK,IAH or MZJ.

Looks like the flying is the same till the end of Feb. PVG is picking up a little and I have not seen anything for March yet.

 

[Guam360]

Two planes parked and not coming back. We are only flying 5 planes give or take and the 400. The other two sit in JFK,IAH or MZJ.

Looks like the flying is the same till the end of Feb. PVG is picking up a little and I have not seen anything for March yet.

ok evergreen guys, this is a kalitta thread, don't bring us down with the troubles there.

apply here, hopefully we will hire again real soon, I hear the old man wants more, if there is a good deal he'll get them.

 

[Nevergreen]

ok evergreen guys, this is a kalitta thread, don't bring us down with the troubles there.

apply here, hopefully we will hire again real soon, I hear the old man wants more, if there is a good deal he'll get them.

Sorry to dirty the Kalitta thread with talk of EZ. I will refrain from it in the future.

 

[skypine69]

Sorry to dirty the Kalitta thread with talk of EZ. I will refrain from it in the future.

The first one is a freebie...but dont let it happen again.

 

[HA25]

ok evergreen guys, this is a kalitta thread, don't bring us down with the troubles there.

apply here, hopefully we will hire again real soon, I hear the old man wants more, if there is a good deal he'll get them.

I think your comment might be tongue in cheek, but either way, it merits note that over the recent past, Kalitta has come close to being gone and is still (praying this never happens) one company error crash away from an FAA shut down.

I've been in this industry long enough to see them go to the top, and then back to the bottom and sometimes back.... EZ could be on top in 10 years and Kalitta out of business... OR NOT.. The point is, don't presume.

 

[otisA300f]

Hey K4 fellas. Will any current drivers care to share their time/experience prior to getting the call. I used to punch out flight plans for them back in the day. Decided to leave to get ratings/hours, etc..would love to come back and sling the heavy metal. I know things aren't the best right know but figure it's worth a try. Any way feel free to post or drop me a PM. Thanks

 

[Nate2046]

Hey K4 fellas. Will any current drivers care to share their time/experience prior to getting the call.

I was in the last class of 12, we were pretty evenly divided by regional, military, and cargo backgrounds. My time; ~9000tt 6000tpic, all rj. They don't seem to hire from any specific mold so if you meet the mins, I'd say go for it. I'm sure your previous experience working here gives you a leg up.

 

[GG747]

ok evergreen guys, this is a kalitta thread, don't bring us down with the troubles there.

apply here, hopefully we will hire again real soon, I hear the old man wants more, if there is a good deal he'll get them.

Lots of Evergreen B747 drivers that would love to make the change to K4. Many have applied, only a few are getting called.

K4 crews are all top notch. Wish we all could get the phone call. I am very happy that things are going so well for you all. See you all at the Bayhouse! Cheers.

 

[lionflyer]

I think your comment might be tongue in cheek, but either way, it merits note that over the recent past, Kalitta has come close to being gone and is still (praying this never happens) one company error crash away from an FAA shut down.

I've been in this industry long enough to see them go to the top, and then back to the bottom and sometimes back.... EZ could be on top in 10 years and Kalitta out of business... OR NOT.. The point is, don't presume.

I won't argue with you there. K4 is definitly one more dented airplane away from being in deep doo doo, doesn't matter who's at fault. I do think things are slowing for all ACMI's and won't be as good as the last couple of years. We'll see. Good luck to us all.

 

[Fubijaakr]

True but they will not need as much as they have over the last 5/10 years.

Until we get suckered into a war with Iran...

 

[HA25]

Until we get suckered into a war with Iran...

isn't' it sad that we'd have to think that way, but it's true?

I seriously am starting to believe in some of this conspiracy $hit..