Kalitta Hiring - What's the Status?

[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?

 

[OrionFE]

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?

All of the above. You work 17 days. If you don't live near a hub, such as Newark/JFK, you will typically sit reserve where ever they want you. If you bid a regular line, it is a crap shoot if you actually fly it or not. There is Bid Line Garuntee. When times are slow, they have let guys sit Home Reserve. That lasts until somone screws it up and doesn't answer the phone when they should, then everyone suffers!

 

[wmuflyguy]

You can't get hired if you never apply.

I doubt I have a chance at this point in time (got to start someplace) but I submitted my stuff with only 4.5k total time and no PIC turbine. I'm actually semi-local to yip and would like to get on with Kalitta eventually, so I'll just keep updating til they tell me to stop or call me for an interview.

 

[Guam360]

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, that is funny, don't start that around here, we don't need restrictions like that to be hired.

 

[avbug]

Hiring plans have changed.

 

[Guam360]

Hiring plans have changed.

to what?

 

[avbug]

Look for an announcement in the near future.

 

[Guam360]

Look for an announcement in the near future.

from who? why don't you just PM me. please

 

[mushroom]

Supposed to be interviewing through November. Plus, climbto350.com has ads for crew schedulers, ground school instructors, and a position in OSC.

 

[unwashed]

Hiring plans have changed.

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.

 

[avbug]

I said noting about long term. Present plans have changed, and are changing. That's all.