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Old 07-04-2015 | 04:55 PM
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It looks like after this next upgrade class we will be fully staffed for captains on the CRJ and E-Jet side. I would assume that with 7 more aircraft coming we will only need about 35-40 more captains. Without additional aircraft coming on property I can't see how the numbers will work out for any more quick upgrades. It seems that the majority of the quick upgrades have been due to the FAA requiring 1000 121 and not so much based on growth and seniority. If we have a slowdown all those guys who are short for 121 time will have it by the time we get any more airplanes. Thats assuming that United will award any more E-Jets to Mesa. After this next award class comes out I would not be surprised to see people moving on to other carriers that are hiring street Captains or paying more for FO's.