Originally Posted by
jpso
About me: 31, 2500hrs, ATP w/E170-190 type, no degree.
My previous experience is from Republic and a 91K/135 outfit. I’ve been out of aviation for about two years now and own a home in ATL. I want to be based in ATL so my options are only four carriers including Mesas’ future (if it happens) ATL base. I’ve already applied to endeavor and received the thanks no thanks email without an interview. I thought returning to a 121 carrier in an aircraft I already have experience with would be rather simple and thought Mesa might work. Looking for input from current Mesa pilots to fill me in on the airline, future base, and whatever else I’m probably overlooking.
Mesa will be THRILLED to have you. Ask them about how far they will be backed up for you since you have the ATP and Type rating.
Unless you dislike flying, the biggest challenge is the backup on Ejet training. Then, PBS scheduling is “unstacked”, which means they only honor your “else start next”. You can “else start next” into reserve if being on reserve is your “thing”.
For the good news, the upgrade stands at 22 months.
Spirit is recruiting Mesa FO’s with 3,000 total and 500 hours in the right seat. No degree required.
I will seriously drink some of the koolaid here in saying that Mesa has some of the best pay in the regionals. They pay 300% flying that is picked up (right now) off of Open Time. I am crediting 150 hours this month - but that is not usual for me because I don’t aggressively pick up Open Time. I normal credit about 120 hours per month.