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Old 07-13-2008, 06:19 AM   #31 (permalink)
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I've been living in Chicago since college...and currently I have 5 roomates, so I broke it down that all I need is about 1k to take care of bills/rent. I figured if I go into Mesa full knowing that it's going to suck ass, it wont be that bad. Any thoughts to my philosophy? It's either that or keep on instructing and hope the better regionals, which i had original set my sights on, open back up their doors next year or in the near future.
The problem with your philosophy is that it's not just first year pay that will suck, but your entire experience. If you are already prepared for it to "suck ass" that should be an alarm not to do it. If you think Mesa is a sinking ship like the rest, then you might not even make it off first year pay before you lose your job, then you start again. If you have your CFI just instruct and weather out the storm.
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Old 07-13-2008, 09:10 AM   #32 (permalink)
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i know there is a thread going on about this but...i subscribe to willflyforfood job page and there is a posting for mesaba FO
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Old 07-13-2008, 11:17 AM   #33 (permalink)
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I begin upgrade training on September 3. It is a pretty scary thought, but a couple of wise airline vets told me never to pass up an upgrade opportunity. All I can do is study my butt off in the meantime and try my best to rise to the occasion.
Bruce-

Not trying to be a jerk, but how long have you been online in the Dash? How many hours do you have in the aircraft?

Same team here, but I worry about someone who is so "green" getting through the rigors of -8 upgrade.

Back when they hired street captains for the dash (a year ago when I was on it), 3 made it through out of 10 they hired.

Study your butt off, as D.D. is going to run you through the mill when you get to the oral, and PC.

Good luck.
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