Originally Posted by
Falconguy
What will happen with the Avros? Will those crews fill the 900s first? I am wondering about upgrade time for new hires (who have been called for interviews already). Also, will MSP be the primary domicile for the 900? That would be a huge bonus for me. Since Mesaba is now (or will soon be) wholly owned by NWA, will crews have the same commuting priviledges (including jumpseat)?
I know that's a lot of questions but I am just trying to work things out in my conservative mind.
Thanks!
The Avro's are gone. Open positions are bid by seniority, there is no preference given to former Avro pilots. New hires will be placed in the 900 as well as the Saab. The first few classes of new hires MAY realize a quick upgrade (less than 2 years). Later classes this year and into 2008 will see the upgrade time rise. The 900 crews will be at all three bases. Probably a slight majority in MSP, then DTW with the fewest in MEM. MSP will be senior for the jet. Mesaba pilots can jumpseat on pretty much any 121 carrier, we are CASS approved. NWA now has unlimited jumpseats. There is nothing special about being wholly owned by NWA (as of today) in regards to commuting or benefits etc. We are still a separate company in that regard.