Originally Posted by
sigep_nm
I think the difference right now is that mesaba is hiring to fill future class dates, where as pinnacle has been hiring to fill classes only a few weeks away. My cousin got hired at 9E and was in class the next week. I think 9E fell way behind the hiring curve, and therefore does not have the man power to fly the routes that they are responsible for. There are many at Mesaba whose class dates arent for a another three months. Considering this company was in bankruptcy not too long ago, I think we have done a hell of a job of planning ahead.
this is true, we did fall way behind. Even with the prospect of losing 15 planes they still cant hire enough. They are doing a good job of planning so i guess it is only time that will tell if they are going to be able to fill the seats. 4 planes a month for several months is no small feat. I hope they can do it so you don't have to go what we went through.