Don't deny jumpseats. We don't need to make our own career worse. Instead, use that time to educate.

As for the frustrations at Mesa, well don't plan on anything changing anytime soon. Mesa is a contractor. You have a job. You have (currently) tons of opportunity to move on to better places so do it.

Attrition is the only way Mesa will get a better contract. Guys keep coming with low pay so let it be. Lets keep it a good pilot group. No fights. However, your job is to educate that we all deserve so much more.

Mesa is what you make of it.
Could be great, or could be horrible. Depends on how you want it to be.

Peace.