Atlanta, GA - Aviation Information Resources (AIR, Inc.), an Atlanta-based pilot career information, counseling, and screening service, contracted with Atlas Air, a New York City based cargo carrier, in March, to screen résumés, distribute applications, and conduct background checks for their Boeing-747 First Officer new-hires.

“The contract between AIR, Inc. and Atlas Air will enable Atlas to focus on interviewing, testing, and simulator checkrides at their New York JFK Airport location, while AIR, Inc. provides all résumé screening, application distribution and processing, and performs background checks on selected Atlas new-hires in Atlanta,” said Kit Darby, President of AIR, Inc. “To ensure a smooth transition from Atlas’ current screening and hiring process to the new process, AIR, Inc. has established a toll-free fax number and an Atlanta recruitment address for pilots to send résumés, plus a toll free voice mail and Fax Back Information System to handle inquires about the new selection process.” AIR, Inc. is not a stranger to providing screening services to carriers. In 1995, AIR, Inc. assisted World Airways with pilot recruitment and candidate selection for their new-hire program. “Our company provided résumé screening, conducted telephone interviewing, and made recommendations to World Airways’ Human Resources and Flight Operations departments, which resulted in the selection of 50 MD-11 First Officers in about 60 days, ” Mr. Darby added.

Atlas Air provides highly reliable airport-to-airport cargo transportation services throughout the world for major international airlines. Atlas Air operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing-747 freighter aircraft and has become the world’s third largest cargo carrier.