Atlas Air Worldwide, Ameriflight launch pilot pathway program

New York-based Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. said that its subsidiary airlines, Atlas Air and Southern Air, have entered into an arrangement with Dallas-based cargo carrier Ameriflight to offer qualified candidates among its pilots a “guarantee” to interview for positions at Atlas and Southern.

The program aims to address an increase in demand for the company’s subsidiary carriers’ services – one notable example, Atlas Air’s growing relationship with Amazon Air – while serving as an opportunity for newer pilots to advance their careers. Once participants have undergone Atlas’ airline transport pilot certification training program (ATP/CTP) and gained acceptance of employment, they will be qualified to fly 747s for Atlas or 737s for Southern Air.