Alpine Air to join Atlas Air’s Pathway to Success programme
Alpine Air transports mail packages and time-sensitive cargo for USPS and UPS
Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, announced that Alpine Air has joined its Pathway to Success programme for qualified pilots.
Alpine Air is one of America’s largest all-cargo regional on-demand contract airlines, including the transport of mail packages and other time-sensitive cargo for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the United Parcel Service (UPS), says an official release from Atlas.
“We have long respected Alpine Air for its strong reputation as a regional air cargo provider that also serves some of the same customers on our own roster,” says Patricia Goodwin-Peters, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Atlas Air Worldwide. “Partnering with Alpine Air gives Atlas Air the opportunity to tap into a talent pipeline that includes some of the air cargo industry’s most experienced pilots.”
Bob Frisch, Chief Operating Officer, Alpine Air Express adds: “Alpine Air Express is proud to partner with Atlas Air in their Pathway to Success Program. Atlas Air is a leader in cargo and charters with a large fleet across multiple aircraft platforms. This Pathway to Success Program provides a highly advantageous opportunity for Alpine Air pilots who wish to join an industry leading carrier such as Atlas Air.”
Potential candidates selected to take part in the Atlas Air Pathway to Success programme will be granted an interview with Atlas Air, the release said. "To be considered, candidates must meet these and other criteria:
*Must be an employee in good-standing with Alpine Air
*Must meet Atlas Air’s minimum qualifications
*18 months of service with Alpine (reduced to 12 months with prior military flight training experience)
*Letter of recommendation from Alpine Air’s Chief Pilot
*Submit an application to Atlas Air’s careers website; and
*Complete an initial phone screening to collect data and schedule Atlas Air interview.
Alpine Air operates over 80 aircraft including Beechcraft 1900C, Beechcraft 1900D, Beechcraft 99, and King Air, and transports mail packages and other time-sensitive cargo for USPS and UPS.
