Originally Posted by
Falconguy
Well, I did get an interview call but was also told that there was no guarantee that I was interviewing for the 900. I understand this but when I asked how aircraft assignment was determined, I was told it would be partially based on background, experience, etc. I'm not sure what this means...if I have a fair bit of jet time (inlcuding jet PIC), do I have a decent chance of being offered (if the interview goes well) a position on the 900?
There are no guarantees here. It really depends on the need at the time you are offered a class. It could be that your whole class goes to the CRJ it could be 50/50 or you could be in a whole class of SF3 FO's. There is just no way to tell now, how it will play out then.
I guess you have to comtemplate what it is you really want. If you are looking for 121 JET experience, Mesaba might not be the best choice since there is the possibility you could get the Saab. If you are placed in the Saab as a new hire, you will be equipment locked until upgrade or 3 years have passed whichever comes first. That is just the way the contract is written.
Applying at Pinnacle will guarantee you a jet and the same choice of bases. RAH will guarentee you a jet but with a wider selection of domiciles.
You are the best judge of your own particular situation. As much as I would like to see experienced pilots come join the rank and file here, I simply cannot in good faith try and sell you on the company by assuring you that the jet is what you will get.