I would say that for a step Mesa isn't bad, as long as you keep in mind the work rules aren't the best. However, the ERJ is now becoming a very junior plane there. In fact it wouldn't suprise me too see someone upgrade to Captain on it in say a year and half. There is only about 400 people between new hires and erj captains. That said I wouldn't plan on staying there but to get what you need and move on isn't so bad.
To the other guy, DON"T GO TO MESA'S SCHOOL!!!!! Even the pilots at Mesa don't think much of those guys, so what do you think the rest of the industry would think of you. With your time, the money you would spend to get into that school could be spent on multi and you will have enough time to get a job at Great Lakes or something. I know the pay there is TERRIBLE but at least your not PAYING to be there. And of course you did it on your own while aquiring more flight experience to get there.
I feel like I've said that to almost 500 people this month already!
XtremeF150