Originally Posted by
Tinpusher007
Approx how long would upgrade take on either airplane? Those F/O payrates are extremely low!
Mesaba has been traditionally a 4-6 year upgrade. Right now, we are in a growth mode, so upgrade times are reduced. Our most junior captain right now has been here 8 years. By the end of 2008, all the existing pilots should have had the OPPORTUNITY to upgrade, so a junior captain could be 3 years longevity. The most junior pilot on our list today in Fall 05 hire date. The first few classes of new hires have the potential to see 18 month upgrade times IF all continues as it is today...