Originally Posted by
newgrad411
I know quite a few of these PACE grads and they are all very mature, smart, and competent airmen.
I am not a grad, but have seen the product. More of them work the line than you think, and their safety record is excellent.
The program works.
I am not a fan of MAPD...
But historically speaking, I tend to agree with you. A few years ago you really had to have some ability and motivation to complete that program and get a job at Mesa...then it took 4+ years to meet captain mins.
The problem NOW is that the standards are much lower, ie pass the credit check. I saw some useless punks with real attitudes coming on line when I was still at mesa, but at least THEY had to interview. The MAPD grads today go directly to new-hire class, they don't even interview them.
Like GIA, you can definately buy a job at mesa today.