Originally Posted by
BobSacamano
I’m new to the game, but is this pretty much the reason Mesa is able to hire enough pilots? It seems like there are just way too many pilots living in PHX, and considering the fact that Compass has become much more selective (even notwithstanding its perceived instability), your only real shot at a PHX base as an FO and CA is Mesa. At least as far as regionals.
Mesa's PHX/DFW/IAH bases are their bread and butter. They're easy to hold and you avoid commutes to other airlines' junior FO and CA bases typically known by derogatory names (ORD/EWR/LGA/PHL...)
I wouldn't say they're able to hire enough pilots though. Unless they do it intentionally, Mesa is a pretty short staffed operation. Little to no reserve. 95+ hour lines given to fresh new hires off IOE in IAD. I've read reports that guys in DFW are flying that much too.