PURCHASE, N.Y., July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Air
Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today said that its Atlas
Air, Inc. unit and GoJet Airlines have entered an agreement
guaranteeing GoJet pilots an interview with Atlas after as little
as one to two years of service. First Officers with military flying
experience will be eligible to interview with Atlas after just one
year of service at GoJet, while all other pilots will be eligible
to interview after a minimum of two years of service.
The world's largest operator of modern Boeing 747 all-cargo
aircraft, Atlas Air Worldwide is widely recognized as a leading
global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating
services. With a focus on express, e-commerce and fast-growing
markets, the company is in an era of significant business growth
and development, with opportunities to expand its cargo and
passenger operations with existing customers and with new
ones.
"We are delighted to begin this special relationship with
GoJet," said Atlas Air President and Chief Operating Officer
John W. Dietrich.
"Aviation is at the center of today's modern global economy. And
its continued ability to provide access to markets, serve as a
catalyst for international trade, and propel economic and social
development will benefit greatly from innovative partnerships like
this one, which will help ensure a solid pipeline of attractive
candidates dedicated to a career in aviation."
"Our new partnership with Atlas provides an excellent career
progression opportunity for our pilots," said GoJet Chief Operating
Officer Terry Basham. "Given Atlas'
healthy economic outlook, our pilots will find it an ideal place to
build a long-term career."
"This agreement opens the door for GoJet pilots to potentially
fly the Boeing 747 or 767, among the most storied aircraft in
aviation history," added GoJet Director of Flight Operations
Randy Bratcher. "The
opportunity to join the Atlas team and operate big Boeings all over
the world is a very attractive career move for our pilots."
Current GoJet pilots with the requisite time in service may
immediately opt-in to the Atlas guaranteed interview program, while
new GoJet pilots may do so as soon as time-in-service requirements
are met.
With GoJet mentoring and a guaranteed interview, pilots invited
to join Atlas can look forward to advancing their careers with a
growing global air carrier, the opportunity to fly wide-body Boeing
aircraft, and airline transportation to and from their base.
About Atlas Air Worldwide:
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced
aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company
of Atlas Air, Inc., Southern Air Holdings, Inc. and Titan Aviation
Holdings, Inc., and is the majority shareholder of Polar Air Cargo
Worldwide, Inc. Our companies operate the world's largest fleet of
747 freighter aircraft and provide customers a broad array of
Boeing 747, 777, 767, 757 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional
and international cargo and passenger operations.
Atlas Air Worldwide's press releases, SEC filings and other
information may be accessed through the company's home page,
www.atlasair.com.
About GoJet Airlines:
GoJet Airlines is a premier regional carrier operating as United
Express and Delta Connection. GoJet proudly flies the Bombardier
CRJ700 and CRJ900, two of the youngest and most technologically
advanced regional jets in the industry. GoJet serves over 4.5
million passengers annually, with more than 240 daily flights
providing service to over 60 destinations. GoJet is headquartered
in St. Louis, Missouri, and has
crew bases in Chicago,
Denver, Detroit, Raleigh-Durham and St. Louis.
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SOURCE GoJet Airlines