Atlas/Southern Air Pilot Hiring Information
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Atlas/Southern Air are global cargo airlines wholly owned under Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. Atlas Air operates a fleet of Boeing 747s and 767s, while Southern Air operates a fleet of Boeing 777s and 737s.
ATLAS/SOUTHERN AIR PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Currently Hiring: Yes
Minimum Flight Time Requirements (Atlas Air):
1,500 hours total time
1,000 hours fixed-wing or 500 hours with a 121 carrier
500 hours turbine
Competitive Flight Time (Atlas Air):
2,500 - 5,000 hours total time
Previous 121 or military
Minimum Flight Time Requirements (Southern Air):
1,500 hours total time; or
Graduate of Restricted ATP authorized institution with:
1,250 hours total time (Associate's degree)
1,000 hours total time (Bachelor's degree)
750 hours total time (military-trained and qualified)
1,000 hours fixed-wing or 500 hours with a 121 carrier
250 hours PIC
25 hours multi-engine land
100 hours night
75 hours instrument
500 hours cross-country (reducible to 200 for R-ATP)
Competitive Flight Time (Southern Air):
2,000 - 4,500 hours total time
500 hours turbine
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count (Atlas Air):
Fleet Type & Count (Southern Air):
Number of Pilots:
Atlas Air: 1,990
Southern Air: 541
Pilot Bases:
Atlas Air: ANC, CVG, HSV, JFK, LAX, MIA, ORD, PAE
Southern Air: CVG, LAX
ATLAS/SOUTHERN AIR CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Atlas Air Pilots: B-747/B-767; Southern Air Pilots: B-777/B-737
Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 62 hours (First Year Monthly Guarantee: 50 hours)
Ex: 12+ Year B-747 Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $234.65 x 62 hours x 12 months = $174,580
ATLAS/SOUTHERN AIR FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Atlas Air Pilots: B-747/B-767; Southern Air Pilots: B-777/B-737
Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 62 hours (First Year Monthly Guarantee: 50 hours)
Ex: 12+ Year B-747 First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $164.26 x 62 hours x 12 months = $122,209
First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $52,536