Junior Captain today is May 2000 hire date. Junior Captain next fall will have summer 2007 hire date. We are still loosing about 8-10 pilots/month on average. I expect that might decrease some as the new airplanes arrive and people once again get comfortable with the status quo around here.

We are in growth mode right now. That could change at the snap of your fingers. NWA controls us 100% now, as compared to 95% before the acquisition! Overall, Mesaba is a 60+ year history regional carrier with a well respected, senior pilot group. We have a good contract, but took a hit to pay recently. That will improve over time. A good place to come and cut your 121 teeth.