Southern Air Recalling?

[Colonel Savage]

I've been on vacation. But there has been LCF flying but ony two birds are crewed out of 4. One is usually in Marana getting swapped in and out and #4 is sitting in China.
Rumor is that EZ has acquired 400 freighters, I was just told to get a China visa (but we all know how that goes...until your sitting in it...).
Glad to hear all the Freightdawgs are starting to get back to work.

Thanks!

 

[dakotaHC8]

Are you guys CASS? If not, why?

Are you talking about Southern...? This thread has mentioned a few carriers.

If you are asking about Southern, we are not on the CASS system because

a.) It costs money, and until Southern has to pay for such a thing, they will not do so.

b.) We don't really jumpseat. We are issued tickets for travel to and from our home (to/from wherever the plane happens to be). If I personal travel anymore, I just use accumulated FF miles...

Sounds strange, not having the jumpseat if you have grown accustomed to it, but honestly I have never missed it. Commuting to work sucks, I really don't miss that.

 

[B747FR8DAWG]

Atlas just recalled 13 pilots

 

[avbug]

Kalitta just bought five more aircraft. (4 classics and a -400).

Of course, nearly half the workforce is still on the street...

 

[johnsonrod]

Atlas just recalled 13 pilots

Good news about Atlas. Will they likely be put on the 200 or the 400?

 

[swordfish]

Are you guys CASS? If not, why?

We don't want it, or need it.

 

[B747FR8DAWG]

Good news about Atlas. Will they likely be put on the 200 or the 400?

Both.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Freight here in East Africa has picked up a LOT since beginning Sep. Dubai had their best month EVER for cargo in Aug.

cliff
NBO

 

[stupidpilot]

Hi!

Freight here in East Africa has picked up a LOT since beginning Sep. Dubai had their best month EVER for cargo in Aug.

cliff
NBO

That's definitely some good news!

 

[Fly91]

One of my friends at SA (Check airmen) is starting 777 school this month and I also have another friend (captain) who was furloughed and he has not yet been called back.

 

[dakotaHC8]

Thai announced that Southern will be operating 2 B777F's for them

http://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/thai-airways-to-expand-air-freight-in-2010_735

 

[landlover]

Kalitta just bought five more aircraft. (4 classics and a -400).

Of course, nearly half the workforce is still on the street...

replacing older airplanes or adding to the fleet?

 

[bigsky]

What are the pay rates on the 777 vs the 742? Any different?

 

[avbug]

replacing older airplanes or adding to the fleet?

Both.

 

[Richard]

A little bird told me today that Southern Air is hiring 16 for a 30 November class. Good luck!