Anyone in their right mind who wants to be an AA pilot--and who is in the bottom 10-25% of Mesa's seniority list--needs to jump ship for Envoy/Piedmont immediately. Especially if you live in one of Envoy/Piedmont's hubs.

I've been a Mesa cheerleader for a long time, but like everything in aviation, things change quickly--after reading the flow agreements Envoy & Piedmont have recently secured, and considering that Mesa is no longer a fast upgrade option for anyone joining in the last 6 months, I can no longer advocate people coming here in good conscience.

If you're in the bottom 10-25% of Mesa's list, and your dream job is AA, and you are not female or from an underrepresented minority--you're out of your mind if you're not banging down PDT/Envoy's doors the second you read this.

If you have any intention of flying for AA in the next decade, go to Envoy or Piedmont--especially if you're younger than 30. Seriously guys--probably even worth it to jump ship if you're a very junior FO.