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Old 01-09-2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by EvilGN
Couple of random questions, where did the "XJ" tag come from.
"XJ" is the IATA airline code for Mesaba

Originally Posted by EvilGN
Also being that I am right at 1500 TT with almost 1000 ME (All turbine), I would expect to still have to hold FO for a time in order to get to AT LEAST 2000 hrs TT right? Many times in this thread the term "ATM Mins" is mentioned for upgrading, but I thought the Mesaba Mins for CA was 2000 TT. Am I missing something here? Not to mention I personally would not feel comfortable flying as CA with little to no time in a particular model A/C.
Upgrade minimums for internal applicants are ATP mins. For external (street captains with no Mesaba experience) the mins are advertised at 2000 hrs.

Originally Posted by EvilGN
I look fwd to the oppurtunity of becoming a Mesaba employee and working with this great group of Pilots.
Good Luck with the application/interview process. Keep us posted!