Atlas Air

Atlas Air is a prominent player in aircraft leasing and air cargo services, established in 1992 by Michael Chowdry. The company specializes in wet leasing, providing aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) to airlines, freight forwarders, and governments. It operates a fleet of Boeing 747 and 767 freighters, offering both scheduled and on-demand charter services. Since its inception, Atlas Air has achieved significant milestones, including going public in 1995 and acquiring Polar Air Cargo in 2001. The company has a strong focus on cost efficiency and flexibility, allowing it to serve clients effectively. It also provides military contracts, including pilot training for Air Force One. Atlas Air is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker AAWW and is part of the Russell 2000 Index.

Airlines/aviation White Plains, United States Founded 1992 ~2,494 employees

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Employees
2,494
0% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.8M
Revenue ~$4.5B
12-month attrition
7.1%
Tech: 7.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Atlas Air went from 2,367 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,494 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 53 people joined, 50 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,973
Operations227
Engineering103
Finance83
Sales38
HR28
Success24
Marketing16

Salaries at Atlas Air

All salaries

1 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Operations37
Engineering4
Finance2
Executive2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.

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Atlas Air FAQ

How many employees does Atlas Air have?

Atlas Air has about 2,494 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Atlas Air sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Atlas Air filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Operations roles.

What is Atlas Air's revenue per employee?

Atlas Air makes about $1.82M in revenue per employee, based on $4.55B annual revenue and 2,494 employees.

How much does Atlas Air pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for Atlas Air in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Atlas Air salaries page. See Atlas Air salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.