Originally Posted by
deltajuliet
Even if it happens, the numbers will most likely be underwhelming. Don’t come to Mesa expecting a quick ticket to United. Judging by the Air Whiskey and ExpressJet forums, pilots won’t even be told what number in line they are - by design. More and more it feels like a recruiting and retention tool, not a tangible pathway to United.
The Xjet pilots have a sense for where they are in line. Mainly because of their dwindling numbers and they know who is ahead of them. A buddy of mine there feels fairly confident he will transition this year.