Originally Posted by
tsween
Tips for the interview: Be yourself, study hard, come prepared (aviationinterviews.com) and ask them questions that you may have of them. Get your instrument scan up for the sim, its pretty easy if you have a good scan and know holding, different entries etc.
What is Mesaba's jump seating, non rev'ing policy during ground training out of MSP. What about for other people while in training?
They tell you in your info that it is not a good idea to skip town on the weekends, just in case you don't make it back to MSP in time for class on Monday morning. I haven't been home since the 16th of July. However, a few guys have and have been successful. Some would argue that you should stay and study. (I spent about 6 hrs at the training center this weekend alone)
Flight bennies for you on red tail flights start almost immediately, although CASS takes about 3 weeks. Bennies for your spouse (if you have one) start after you register on the employee site and turn in the associated documents. (one week to ten days)
Hope this helps.
Dogg