Originally Posted by
warriordriver
Thats great that Mesaba is hiring again and things are looking up for the guys already there, but what kind of problems does NWA's purchase of Mesaba and the possibility of that purchase violating NWA's scope clause create? I was thinking about applying for Mesaba when I read they were hiring again, but the possiblity of legal action because of a violation really dampens my enthusiam.......
Plus, does that mean that Compass and Mesaba will be merged together and NWA will form a holding company similiar to AMR having both American and American Eagle?
The following is from RJ85FO in an earlier thread dealing with the same question.
"Today we were informed that NWA MEC is NOT trying to, in any way, prevent or dissolve the deal that is place. They are not opposed to the NWA purchase of Mesaba, and are comfortable with us operating the 900's. It is true that the CURRENT language in the contract does not work for this situation. NWA MEC is willing to change the language to allow all of this sale/new jets however, they want something in return...a requital of some sort. Right now they seem to be pushing for a flow-through between Mesaba and NWA, which would allow more protection to NWA mainline pilots in the event that downsizing occurs in the future.
This came out on our MEC conference call earlier today. We'll see what happens, but it appears that our operation of the 900's is not headed for derailment."
RJ85FO: Didn't mean to steal your thunder. Figured you were out flying. I'm just sitting on a sailboat in Key West.
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