Kalitta Hiring - What's the Status?

[johnsonrod]

So, I hear that Kalitta will be adding a number of 747 classics and 400s over the next few years. What does the current fleet look like in terms of 747 classics and 400s (how many of each)?

Also, what's the latest hiring projection? I realize Kalitta is bidding on aircraft and that hiring number could change depending upon who wins the bidding wars. Are pilots typically gone for 18 days in a row at Kalitta like at other cargo operators?

Thanks for any update.

 

[unwashed]

So, I hear that Kalitta will be adding a number of 747 classics and 400s over the next few years. What does the current fleet look like in terms of 747 classics and 400s (how many of each)?

Also, what's the latest hiring projection? I realize Kalitta is bidding on aircraft and that hiring number could change depending upon who wins the bidding wars. Are pilots typically gone for 18 days in a row at Kalitta like at other cargo operators?

Thanks for any update.

Yes, but over the next few months. 13 or so classics, 3 400's. Bid just came out for 12 classic FO's and 12 400 FO's. 17 days depending on where you live travel day one home day 17. Hope this helps. If you are interested in getting hired find someone you know and have them handle your resume.

 

[Limeyflyer]

How many hours are the rsv pilots and lines holders flying on average a month?

 

[unwashed]

My friends are timing out with regularity.

 

[OrionFE]

My friends are timing out with regularity.

That comes and goes, don't bank on it.....its cargo. If your crunching numbers, plan on garuntee every month. The months you break it, its bonus!

 

[Victor Meldrew]

From a friend who just got called for interview they were told hiring minimum of 40 over next couple of months for both 200's and 400's due to new regular contracts that are starting and new aircraft arrivals. FWIW

 

[unwashed]

That comes and goes, don't bank on it.....its cargo. If your crunching numbers, plan on guarantee every month. The months you break it, its bonus!

I did 97.1 block in the 24 days 111.2 credit between end of July and beginning of August. I have done 512.3 block in the last 10 months and only worked 17 days for 7 of them. We have lots of flying and more coming. It is harvest time and peak is around the corner. By the way one friend who had to drop time is ten from the bottom.

 

[johnsonrod]

Yes, but over the next few months. 13 or so classics, 3 400's. Bid just came out for 12 classic FO's and 12 400 FO's. 17 days depending on where you live travel day one home day 17. Hope this helps. If you are interested in getting hired find someone you know and have them handle your resume.

Very helpful. This is probably a common question that has been answered, but what are the differences between flying the 400 and the Classic in terms of routes, schedules, QOL and pay for newhires? Are there any differences or do they basically do the same flying? I would think the 400s do more hub/trunk flying. I realize there are currently more Classics than 400s in the fleet.

Also, where have recent newhires come from on a percentage basis? Mainly furloughed pilots? Any regional pilots?

 

[Victor Meldrew]

Very helpful. This is probably a common question that has been answered, but what are the differences between flying the 400 and the Classic in terms of routes, schedules, QOL and pay for newhires? Are there any differences or do they basically do the same flying? I would think the 400s do more hub/trunk flying. I realize there are currently more Classics than 400s in the fleet.

Also, where have recent newhires come from on a percentage basis? Mainly furloughed pilots? Any regional pilots?

Pay is the same for both types. Newhires get $600 plus PD per week whilst training until completion of IOE. 1st year pay now is $65.52 per hour. Year 2 $73.32. PD is $40.80 per day Domestic and $62.40 per day Intl. New contract due Aug 2011

Flying seems a little more varied on the 200 and the 400's right now are operating a couple of regular contracts and thus routes. The 200's are picking up the extra 400 uncovered contract work until more arrive, so I guess with the 400 expect to see the same routes regulary.

Newhires have been a mix of furloughs and transitions (my friend interviewing is from the fractionals), again an internal rec goes a long way BUT not all have had one.

 

[unwashed]

Johnson go to www.kalittaair.com and click on the third from the top on the left "schedule" and that might give up an idea of some of the flying.

 

[johnsonrod]

Johnson go to www.kalittaair.com and click on the third from the top on the left "schedule" and that might give up an idea of some of the flying.

Thanks unwashed! I'll take a look.

BTW, please, please, please someone at Kalitta get ATPCliff hired!!!!!! He seems like a good guy with some good international experience (scary Africa flying) who hasn't caught a break. Sure there are a lot of those people out there at the moment. Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HOURBUILDER]

I would be very interested in flying with kallita air, anyone knows what the competitive mins are?
Also went on their website but unfortunately havent found any vacancies for first officers, will they advertise it on their website or is everything done internally and you need to know someone from within?

Thanks

 

[OrionFE]

I did 97.1 block in the 24 days 111.2 credit between end of July and beginning of August. I have done 512.3 block in the last 10 months and only worked 17 days for 7 of them. We have lots of flying and more coming. It is harvest time and peak is around the corner. By the way one friend who had to drop time is ten from the bottom.

I know, been there since 05, it comes and goes! Enjoy it while you can.

 

[Limeyflyer]

How long are pilots on reserve on average?

 

[Classicdriver]

BTW, please, please, please someone at Kalitta get ATPCliff hired!!!!!! He seems like a good guy with some good international experience (scary Africa flying) who hasn't caught a break. Sure there are a lot of those people out there at the moment. Good luck to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think he got on at Atlas Air.

 

[unwashed]

I would be very interested in flying with kallita air, anyone knows what the competitive mins are?
Also went on their website but unfortunately havent found any vacancies for first officers, will they advertise it on their website or is everything done internally and you need to know someone from within?

Thanks

K4 would like to see people with big wing international time. TT is not real what they are after.

 

[avbug]

Kalitta couldn't care less about international time. Or "big wing" time. No doubt it makes one more competitive, but it certainly hasn't been a predominant theme among new hires over the past few years.

 

[unwashed]

Bug did you speak to the ACP or the CP prior to this latest hiring run? I did and that is what they where looking for. Of the five I have recommended only the three with Big Wing International where called. The other two wait in the bullpen.

 

[CUBMAN]

Do they hire FE's with no prior experience? Someone with an A&P cert, no heavy jet experience? If so are they PFE's with no chance of upgrade?

 

[Junkflyer]

I think they still have fe's on furlough. Glad to hear Connieworld is going strong.
I miss flying the whale, but not the schedule.

 

[unwashed]

We still have FE's on furlough, sorry.

 

[Floyd R. Turbo]

How long are pilots on reserve on average?

Until they get another job.

Seriously, reserve isn't necessarily junior. Even if you get a "line," chances are you will be pulled off it in the first few days. Most guys just bid for days off.

 

[CUBMAN]

Unwashed check your PM

 

[Victor Meldrew]

Bug did you speak to the ACP or the CP prior to this latest hiring run? I did and that is what they where looking for. Of the five I have recommended only the three with Big Wing International where called. The other two wait in the bullpen.

I have friends interviewing very soon that have neither Intl or "big wing" time but do have over 5000 TT and mostly jet.

 

[OrionFE]

In 06/07 guys were getting hired with 3-4K no heavy (because that was what was out there). In 08 before the furlough, it was 10K and heavy/international, because that was what was out there. If there are still heavy guys out there with a fair amount of time, they will normally get the first look. The CP will take those before Internal Rec's!

 

[unwashed]

The two gentlemen without heavy time have internal recs over 8K TT, PIC 121 no bigwing or international. One has his MBA and the other has been a 121 CA for 4 years. Neither has an accident or incident.

 

[OrionFE]

The two gentlemen without heavy time have internal recs over 8K TT, PIC 121 no bigwing or international. One has his MBA and the other has been a 121 CA for 4 years. Neither has an accident or incident.

MBA at Kalitta.....that is funny! He will never get hired! lmao

 

[30West]

Are they taking resumes? If so is it the same [email protected] address, or is there a better way? 8000TT, 600 heavy wing int'l.

 

[lionflyer]

It's hit or miss. I was hired in 07 with RJ time only with 1000+ PIC. Didn't know anybody. If you have an internal rec=BIG +. 737 or larger time or PIC Turbine: You'll be in the running. I think we'll be hiring a lot this year. Throw in your resume.
Disclamer: We R starting contract "talks". We (the pilots) want guys with brass ones.

 

[MDP727]

Hey gang, how do the sched's actually work there. I understand it's 17 on. Are the lines set up that actually have you work 17 from day one? Or do you start duty then they use you for whatever they need for 17 straight with days in the hotel here and there? On reserve are you at home for 17 until they use you?