I'll throw the invite out for anyone in the Nov. 3 class - PM or IM me... it'd be nice to get to know a few prior to the class... I'm looking forward to it.
Their mins are 600TT/50 multi. That means you need both, you only have just over half their multi requirements....
Read earlier posts. People have been hired in the last week with lower TT and lower Multi times--much lower, in some cases.
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Originally Posted by slikshot
How long between when you applied and when you got the email?
Submitted the online app Friday morning.
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Originally Posted by Flyhigh770
nah that cant be true, I had 850tt/600 at the time of my interview...I think that I had the least amount of time outta everyone there. there were guys with 2000 hrs and 121 experience there and I think everyone got hired.
Again, read previous posts. Seems higher-time dudes are getting the "dear John" email.
I'll make a comment as it relates to my current professional (non-piloting) experience. I know that hours are important when it comes to "landing" airline jobs (no pun intended)... but in addition to hours, it comes down to how you presented yourself during the interview - and not just the interview - but how you carried yourself throughout the day - exams, sim eval, etc. Does your skill-base AND personality/character match what the company is looking for?
I have no idea what Mesaba looks for in regards to character - but I do know they continue to consider lower time pilots in addition to those that meet and exceed minimums.
In my current profession, we definitely look to see if candidates meet posted criteria that relates to the job position - but during an interview, I (and others that I work with) can certainly tell whether or not an individual will make a good fit for the organization.
Don't take this the wrong way - especially since I have no idea how everyone interviewed here - but I would certainly keep that in mind as something that may or may not have been considered in the process.
I got the thanks, but no thanks email this morning. No one inside, but about 4900TT, 1800 PIC turbine, 121 time and 3 types (one being a CL-65sic). So I dunno what they want, but I'm kinda bummed to not even be able to come in for an interview at this time.
Same as the last statement. I didn't even get the chance to show my character because I wasn't called for an interview. I guess, if they weren't going to hire me, I'm glad they didn't waste my time.
Sorry to hear that some of you are not getting the news you want to hear. Just put it into perspective folks... Mesaba is getting about 200 resumes a WEEK. Of those resumes, a small percentage are getting invited for the interview. Further, Mesaba ends up turning away more people than they hire. So, unfortunately the odds are against everyone from the start. Mesaba is in a position to completely control who is hired. Mesaba is not desperate for pilots and has every right to pick the candidates that fit into the big picture. For those getting the interview, consider yourself lucky. And for those of you getting the job, you're even luckier... welcome aboard.
It's not all about flight time, so don't be so offended when you don't get the news you want. And enough with the "I didn't want the job anyhow, you should have been so honored to interview me" attitude.
Any chance they are nearing the "properly staffed" number and will no longer need many or any new hires? Have they received every new CRJ by now? If so then with no new a/c and little attrition there wouldn't be a need to hire any more pilots........just a thought.
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