Kalitta Hiring - What's the Status?

[LR25]

I realize everyone is basically flying the 18 day schedules, but which fleet will do more flying "on average?" Do you basically fly the same amount per month? Are the 400s primarily flying trunk routes while the 200s are flying more adhoc flights? Do they pay the same?

Also, why wouldn't current 200 FOs bid the 400 FO slots as new aircraft arrive? Is there a benefit to remaining on the 200 beyond escaping a potential seat lock with the new training?

untrue, 17 days, thats it. If you spend more than 17 out thats because you didnt plead your case to CS and get you moving in the right direction or adhere to contract. On date XYZ your done. 50% of the time they will not be proactive in getting you home on time, hence you better start puting a bug in there ear a few days prior.

 

[lionflyer]

untrue, 17 days, thats it. If you spend more than 17 out thats because you didnt plead your case to CS and get you moving in the right direction or adhere to contract. On date XYZ your done. 50% of the time they will not be proactive in getting you home on time, hence you better start puting a bug in there ear a few days prior.

Also, in situations where you don't get home by the 17th day, you can:
1. Take the overtime at 150% if you operate or
2. Drop a day on your next month.

I haven't had any issues. There's no junior manning here. If you don't want to work on your days off, you don't have to.

 

[flytheblue]

Is there a current interview gouge posted anywhere?

 

[lionflyer]

Is there a current interview gouge posted anywhere?

In 2007 you do a sim eval (Be prepared for the old school steam gauges) where you TO, enter a hold, then fly a raw data ILS. Interview is a panal with CP, assist CP, DO, assist DO, HR girl, and maybe one or two Check Airman. A few tech Q's on approach plates. "What if you're inside the FAF?" etc. Nothing brain shattereing. Mostly get to know ya, see if you play well with others stuff. I don't what it's like these days but I can't imagine it's changed that much. Good luck!

 

[LR25]

I heard people getting sim eval in 747 at YIP.

5000lbs an an hour give or take on all 4 motors will get the airplane in the ball park during vectors, configuring for landing.

 

[lionflyer]

I heard people getting sim eval in 747 at YIP.

5000lbs an an hour give or take on all 4 motors will get the airplane in the ball park during vectors, configuring for landing.

Yes, you do the sim eval in YIP on the 747-200.

 

[RJslim]

Yeah, you'll fly more on the 200 for now anyway. The 400 is an easier job but I really like having an FE. Most guys are not bidding over to the 400 because:
1. They're gonna be able to hold 200 CA soon and there's a 18 mo seat lock when you change seats.

2. Most of our "10 percenters" are on the 400

what's a 10%er

 

[embpic1]

what's a 10%er

LOL

Also known as the weak sisters.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Whats the status on hiring? Sent my stuff a while back and got the "thanks, it's in the pile" reply.....

 

[Z_Pilot]

Whats the status on hiring? Sent my stuff a while back and got the "thanks, it's in the pile" reply.....

They'll be at the Aviation Career Expo in Vegas.

 

[Floyd R. Turbo]

Some 10%ers are flowing back.....

 

[cattlecar]

I've been off the flight deck for a few years (voluntarily) trying another career and have been trying to return to flying. I am very interested in Kalitta, among a couple of other companies. I have heard a lot of good things about Kalitta. Would a former captain/check airman (able to provide letter) w/ 6000TT 4400 turbine and 3000 PIC under part 121 have a chance? I plan on sending a resume anyway, but is there anyone in particular to address ATTN to for resume and cover letter? Any info/advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Guam360]

http://aviationcareerexpo.com/

 

[heilhaavir]

Pushed back a bit, but I doubt long term change. The 400's are now going out for rebid. The JAL Bankruptcy court probably changed their collective minds, again.

Well someone finally got them:

http://atwonline.com/aircraft-engin...-remaining-19-jal-747-400s-1007?cid=nl_atw_dn

 

[unwashed]

Well someone finally got them:

http://atwonline.com/aircraft-engin...-remaining-19-jal-747-400s-1007?cid=nl_atw_dn

Coral Gables, Fla.-based AerSale said Thursday it has acquired 19 747-400s from Japan Airlines, which is in the midst of an aggressive bankruptcy restructuring and made the decision this year to retire its 747-400 fleet.
AerSale CEO Nicolas Finazzo said the 19 aircraft are "the remaining 747-400 passenger aircraft in JAL's fleet" (ATW Daily News, Sept. 1). He called the purchase "a substantial financial commitment to AerSale's growth plan, enabling us to provide quality aircraft that have been impeccably maintained by a top-tier international airline. This is the second of several large scale multi-fleet acquisitions included in our 2010 business plan, with another announcement to follow soon." Earlier this year, it acquired UPS's DC-8 freighter fleet (ATW Daily News, Feb. 4).
AerSale describes itself as "a global provider of aftermarket aircraft, engines and their component parts to airlines, leasing companies and OEM/MRO service providers." COO Robert Nichols said some of the JAL 747-400s could be converted to freighters while others will be parted out.
"We believe most of these aircraft will continue to fly, whether as passenger aircraft or as freighters," he explained. "This said, we are proceeding to disassemble a few of the aircraft and a good many of the 76 GE CF6-80C2B1F engines installed on wing so as to position AerSale to become the leading provider of aftermarket CF6-80C2 engines and material."

Again a different group of airframes, but non the less impressive!