Originally Posted by
KSCessnaDriver
In general, I feel like the further east you go in the system (read NYC flying) the 200's see more (by more I mean compared to planes in the DTW/MSP system) MEL's, simply because it appears that in NYC the mechanics aren't as familiar with some of the more common issues on the 200 as they are with the 900. As they spend more time out east, they should get better at fixing things quickly, but in any case, its not common to get a plane that has anything significant on an MEL anywhere on the 200.
Also, like the rest of the airline the more junior and less experienced tend to be based further East. This is more true with maintenance, though LGA seems to be the bottom rung with them instead of JFK. DTW, MSP, and CVG seem to be the most experienced and skilled.