Conversation: Mesaba has a "mature" pilot force. There are FOs in the low 500s seniority number with over 4,000 hrs. TT. It is this "depth" of experience which allows for expansion and ability to create Captains at a rapid pace. One of the main considerations for major / legacy airlines to consider when purchasing CRJ100s fora regional is " Do they have a qualified pilot force to fly them ?"