Originally Posted by
LoudFastRules
Plenty of guys are applying to NWA directly. However, NWA has a very strong incentive to NOT hire Mesaba pilots, as that just means more training and hiring costs for them.
The operative term in the LOA is "will flow up".
In accordance with the LOA, beginning in January 2008, 3 Mesaba pilots per month will flow up to Northwest (assuming Northwest is hiring) and after September 30, 2008, 9 Mesaba pilots per month.