From what Ive heard about Mesa the biggest reasons people dislike them is:

1. Mesa was pretty much the first airline to start PFT. they made new hires pay for training and they didnt even get a typ rating out of it.

2. They used to be non-union which led to well below industry standard pay.

3. Mesa somehow (I hear its a connection between the CEO and Richard Branson) out bids EVERYONE for routes and hubs.

Ive been told not to apply to Mesa and that it wouldnt be worth it. But I've gotta say hey it doesnt look like they are going belly up right?