I have had this for a few years, MNPSA_2009.pdf
www.ibac.org/.../2010/08/NAT-MNPS-Manual-Edition-2009.pdf
also try the panels on the Canadian and North Atlantic charts

I have been at Atlas for about a year.

Atlas is good-very good relatively. The new contract will be out in less than 3 weeks, according to the arbiter himself. It has a daily trip rig so we will be guaranteed a daily rate for each day we are away from home. 13 days on the daily rate will put us at guarantee, and we owe the company 17 days, so you will be over guarantee if you are gone more than 13 days. If you are on "R1-Home Reserve", you do NOT get the daily rig.

Everyone now has gateway.

There are 3 passenger planes operating, and sounds like plans for at least 8 pax planes, and rumours of over 20. We are adding more -400 freighters, more LCFs, and the 747-8s: 12 on order, 14 options. The first 767s will be PAX aircraft.

Mgmt pilot relationships are good, relative to other US airlines. Pay is 2nd highest in the US for 747s (after UPS). Base pay IS somewhat low relative to worldwide pay.

Jan-May I average 17 days at home. I usually get home 1 or 2 days early off my trips. Sometimes I airline late on my last day off, sometimes on my first day on. They airline you from your gateway to where you start your trip, then from where you end to your gateway. Most people's gateway is their home airport, or one relatively nearby.

Jun I had about 20,000 miles credit on UAL. I made the first level of Frequent Flyer status on UAL in Jul, and will make the 1st status on DAL soon. I may may make 2nd tier status on UAL...won't make it on AA. Usually you don't get credit on your hotel frequent stay plan...but sometimes you do, and you get it if you spend money in the hotel.

Your schedule WILL change multiple times, often multiple times in a day. You know (usually) when your days on are, and when your days off are. I was extended 3 days into my days off in July. I was extended I think 1 day prior to July (flying since Dec). They CAN extend your 17 days on by 4 days, and they have to pay a lot. Theoretically, you could get assigned two back-to-back schedules of 17 days in a row and be out 34 days in a row. I did a 32 day trip by choice to get the last two weeks of a month off for vacation with my family (without using any vacation days). Trips range from 1 day-30+ days. "Normal" is 6-15 days. I have done a 1 day trip, but they are not common unless you are based and live in MIA. I am based in NYC, but hardly ever go there. My last trip started in ANC and ended in ORD. Next trip starts CVG and ends in JFK. Next trip after than starts ORD ends JFK. I had a trip end in MEL, and they airlined me on UAL MEL-SYD-LAX-ORD-GRB...business class the 1st two legs (normally domestic flying is coach).

Atlas is charter, and when the customer asks to change/add a trip, they try their best, which is one reason why the schedule changes a lot! We fly everywhere except Antarctica, but don't do much US-US flying (but my last trip was SEA-CHS-SEA).

cliff
KGRB
PS-If u want more info, PM me.

MNPS Doc
 

ForzaLazio

There is info regarding MNPS in chapter 8 of this ICAO document.

regards

retired Shanwick controller

MNPS Doc
 

ForzaLazio

There is info regarding MNPS in chapter 8 of this ICAO document.

Document

regards

retired Shanwick controller

thank you very much guys for the info on MNPS

Interview "docs"
 

I had heard that the interview has now dropped the sim eval. I also heard they don't request log books, true? But you have to do a flight time matrix that they want filled out there. If so, how accurate does that need to be? # of landings, etc? broken down by type, day night etc.?

also, anyone know what the status of the contract is? I heard going to a 14/14 schedule and 83 hour guarantee, but then I read 50 hour guarantee elsewhere.. any word?

thanks

FB

14/14 schedule? Not quite!!

All the crew domiciles have enough choices of flying and reserve blocks that with a year or two of longevity, most are getting their choices of days at home. Getting the trips you want is a different story...

50-hour guarantee during the first year, and then 62 hour guarantee.

First year pay is the same for 747 and 767...after that, the 747 rates are about 14% higher.

I was in the Aug 24th interview day. Any one else in that interview hear anything yet? I'm still waiting on a letter.

thanks for the answers... quick follow up.

About how many actual hours of flying do you get in on a typical pattern? 30-40? or more? How long are the typical layovers?

thanks

There is no standard answer. Some months can be 35, the next month 90. Some layovers are 12 hours, some are 5 days.

Current docs
 

Hi all,
I just spoke with someone who is providing me with an internal rec!! I hope to receive a call to take the test very soon. I have been studying but I'm not sure if the pdf's I have are the most up-to-date guidance. Does anyone have a list of links where I can download the latest on weather symbols, NATS procedures, MNPS, etc. for review?

Thanks!

Anyone Interview lately???
 

Hello everyone,

I heard Atlas is starting to interview again in the fall. Has anyone been lately that would have fresh gouge (online test, essay, interview)???

Just trying to stay current, hoping for the call.

Thanks

Will Atlas consider calling international number for their phone interview?
THX

Atlas
 

In the interest of pilots helping pilots...I am posting a link to another forum. I hope I'm not offending the pprune folks here by this, but I hope that they understand...

Your questions about the Atlas hiring process in the last couple of years can be found at Airline Pilot Central Forums and you can figure out if Atlas is a good fit for you...

Good luck.

International phone numbers
 

CL65,

I don't know if they will call out of the US for any of the phone calls...not that they won't, I just don't know the answer to that question. Others might be able to answer that question...

+1...it's all there. Start on page 1 and read it. Great forum full of great info.

What about the 10 year background check? For those of us who have been working outside of the USA for 10 years. Anyone have any advice or experience with this? Thank you.

Tell the truth.
If you get caught in a lie, its over.

Hello,

I got the screening call and I am now preparing for the online test.
Anyone can maybe pm me with the best and fastest way to pass.

Thanks

Dont`fail in a timely fashion.:rolleyes:

Hi

Anyone who recently went through the interview process could chime me in regarding what to expect.
What kind of tech questions to review and what type of hr questions are asked?

Thanks

Go to the link on page 5 of this thread. There's 500 pages of info on Atlas, including posts from pilots who interviewed in the last couple months.

Atlas interview
 

Hello Guys n Gals,

I read page 5 regarding the 60 question screen evaluation. Just wondering if anyone has taken the eval recently in 2013 and has any additional info, suggestions, etc...

Question,

Im an Australian who easily meets the requirements bar the right to live and work in the US. Im assuming its a longshot, but would ATLAS ever sponsor a successful pilot to obtain a VISA to work in the US. I used to work at Syd airport and speak to ATLAS crews all the time and the flying the guys would do seemed appealing. Plus a nice change to what i have been doing?

Cheers

Not gonna happen, sorry............just answering your question

airbus guy going home! i hope...
 

Been in the ME for last 4 years flying a330/#340. Have a interview coming up with Atlas. Any recommendations as to what the focus is on the test/interview? not looking for answers but need to know direction to review.

Also if anyone can responde, what type of schedule/pay can i look at if on the B767 vs B747.

i am a former Ca, now flying as an FO with +12000 total time.

Just tired of being away from the Land of the Free.

Thank you in advance for your responses and input.

:ok:

There's a thread on Airline Pilot Central about the interviews.

Some of the the 767 flying is domestic night hub turns for DHL out of CVG. Some is international PAX.

First year guarantee is 50 hours a month at $75.75 for both planes. But there's a rig that pays an hour's pay for every 4.95 hours away from base. So unless you get stuck sitting reserve in base you'll beat guarantee after 10 days. Second year and beyond the guarantee is 62 hours a month so it takes 13 days on the road to better it. Second year -400 is ~90 an hour and the 76 pays 92% of -400 pay.

Incorrect....you still get the 4.95 for sitting reserve (R2) in base. You do not get it for R1......home reserve.

Thanks, I try to avoid my base.

Airline Pilot Central Forums

Atlas Hiring mega thread...good luck.

Atlas is hiring now...

Minimums are:
2000 Total Time
500 Turbine Total (no PIC required)
a few pilots have been hired with no turbine PIC. Most hired are US regional captains, military, and corporate pilots...most with jet PIC.

ATLAS ONLINE TEST and INTERVIEW
 

Does anybody have any recent information on the Atlas interview format?

Has anyone taken the online test recently that could offer some insight?

Is the interview the same as it was in the past?

There seems to be a lack of RECENT gouge information on Atlas.

Any help would be appreciated!

I scored my test in low 70s, however havent heard back from Atlas yet. I guess i missed October interviews. How soon they ussualy contact you for phone interview after passing 100 question online assesment?

Rumor at the breakfast table yesterday was that they're done hiring for the year. Other rumor is that they're running 12% short on FO's...

Reality is that with the seat locks expiring for the initial 767 cadre, any new base bid will trigger a heavy migration to the 747, and they can't afford that during the 4th quarter rush. So unless they want to beef up the 767 fleet, they may well try to hold off 'til January...

I folloeed up a couple of times and sent my rec letter to HR lady, but did not hear back. I got a couple more opportunities, but i do not know what my statys is. I know few guys that passed initial test but never got phone interview after that.

Last I heard they are hiring as many pilots for the 767 as they can train thru the end of the year. Max pilot hiring just like DAL and UAL. Nobody has enough pilots.

20 more 767 new hires show on the base bid released yesterday. No training dates, though...

Have the Online line assessment to do... any new info on this test?

Atlas 60 question online assessment
 

Hi all,

Just got the okay from Atlas to take the 60 question test. Anyone have any advice or help on this? PM me if you do. Thanks!