Originally Posted by Xdashdriver

It is semantics. Obviously you are an employee during the first year, so your interview doesn't last for a year. On the other hand you are on probation so you need to behave yourself and put your best foot forward. I believe this is the same approach most airlines take.

Mesa does work with you during training and give you multiple opportunities to perform to standard, so it's not like one unsat gets you fired, like an interview-style sim ride.