People can hate on Mesa all they want, but classes are continuing to be filled, or nearly so. People who can't hang elsewhere tend to give Mesa a try, sure. But I also know that people who can't pass at Mesa have gone to XJet and PSA in recent past. It's true at any airline; they all need pilots, and all are willing to take the risk that someone who struggled thru 10-15 sim sessions elsewhere will suddenly "get it" when going thru another training program.

At the same time, Mesa is getting lateral transfers from other regionals, not just new hires. Sure, the money sucks, but money doesn't drive everyone's train; a fact that not everyone can understand.