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Atlas Air Pilot Hiring Information

Atlas Air Boeing 767

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Atlas Air is a global cargo airline wholly owned under Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. Atlas Air operates a fleet of Boeing 747s, 777s, 767s, and 737s.

ATLAS AIR PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Accepting Applications: Yes

Minimum Flight Time Requirements:

Unrestricted AMEL ATP Certificate

1,000 hours fixed wing -or-

500 hours with a 121/135 carrier -or-

250 hours PIC fixed wing for military rotor training graduates

Commercial Pilot Certificate

1,500 hours total time

500 hours cross-country

250 hours PIC

100 hours cross-country PIC

100 hours night

75 hours instrument

50 hours multiengine land

25 hours night PIC

Competitive Flight Time:

2,000 - 5,000 hours total time

Previous 121 or military

Pilot Career Services:

Application Link:

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT
TOTAL
B-747-8F
8
B-747-400
44
B-777-200
3
B-767-300
26
B-737-800
8
Total
89

Number of Pilots:

2,818

Pilot Bases:

ANC, CVG, IAH, JFK, LAX, MEM, MIA, ONT, ORD, PDX, TPA

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ATLAS AIR CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 64 hours

Ex: 12+ Year B-747 Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $313.58 x 64 hours x 12 months = $240,829

ATLAS AIR FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 64 hours

Ex: 12+ Year B-747 First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $213.23 x 64 hours x 12 months = $163,760

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $72,361

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