![]() The arrival into Miami at 4am proves to be uneventful as is the departure to Chicago. For those of you ever considering the career of being a cargo pilot, these bits of information will prove to be very helpful. One of the most unique features of this DVD, in my opinion, pertains to the First Officer taking the time to explain a lot about his job, unique types of cargo he has transported and the life of a cargo pilot at Atlas Air in general. The First Officer also takes the time to present to the viewers a cockpit presentation featuring the FMS, Flight Displays and much more! Other areas of interest include the cruise period from ANC to MIA when the Capt gives details on the flight and on the 747 itself. Some of the interesting features of the departure out of Anchorage were the various views from both inside and outside of the aircraft along with the views of the snow topped mountains of Alaska. The Capt takes a few minutes to explain the reason for the non Atlas Air livery and other details on Atlas Air operations. After the briefing the Capt takes us to the ramp where we meet the Atlas Air 747 in the livery of one of its customers (China Air Cargo). As usual we start off with a preflight briefing which is made even more interesting with clips of the 747 in action. The first featured flight takes us from Anchorage to Miami onboard the 747-400F. What is your favorite place to watch a sunset – in the air or on the ground?ĭefinitely on the ground, because you can share it with someone you love.This DVD starts off with clips of the Atlas Air 747 in action both in the air and on the ground. As a pilot, when you are doing the preflight walkaround at the airport you have amazing views to see all different flights taking off and landing. What is the best place to watch planes land?Īnchorage. I love the food and the wine and the city itself is great at any time of year. The layover is very nice, and the hotel prepares great authentic meals for us like schnitzel, which I love! What is your favorite destination? We do a lot of crew swaps there for the military. I like trips that began out of Hahn, Germany (HHN). Most interesting cargo you’ve ever flown?ĭonor organs. It was so meaningful to fly that most precious cargo when I worked previously for the air ambulance company, and to know I played a role helping save someone’s life. At my last few jobs, I was always on call here I have a set schedule and I know when I will be home with my family to help my kids with homework and attend their soccer games. It has really improved work-life balance. I also flew for an air ambulance, carrying injured and sick people to hospitals.Īt the suggestion of my friend, Atlas Captain Kurt Hayes, I joined Atlas in 2015 and have been here ever since. My first few jobs were flying for private charter and corporate companies. I worked at American Airlines for seven years and during that time I was able to complete all of my required training to become a pilot. ![]() I always thought I had to go into the military in order to fly, but the flight crews told me that was not the case and encouraged me to become a pilot as a civilian by taking flying lessons. During that time, I met a lot of the flight crews. When I left the military, I began working at Oakland International Airport as a ticket agent for American Airlines. We left Nicaragua when I was six years old to come to the United States, moving to the San Francisco Bay area. I was born in Nicaragua, and my father used to take my mom and me to the airport on Sunday afternoons to watch planes take off and land. My father always dreamed of becoming a pilot he joined the military hoping to fly, due to certain medical restrictions he became a serviceman instead. How did you get involved in aviation and when did you decide to pursue it as a career?
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