Originally Posted by Sniper

AirTran is threatening to fire probationary pilots just to reduce the workforce at this very moment. Know any AirTran guys (a “crapbag company”) that have left for XJet (a “top tier regional”)? Me either.

It seems that many of the posters on this thread are regional FO's. Not to disparage regional FO's, but, chances are, they're inexperienced - in life, in flying, and in the industry. These are not generally the guys you want to take advice from. However, they were recently in the same position as you, trying to secure employment @ a regional, so they are a lot closer to the decision you are making than a guy flying widebody international stuff.

My advice to those who are considering working for Mesa: listen to the guys who say "I work @ Mesa, ask me what you want to know”. Guys like ‘The Duke’, ‘sidestep’, and ‘Paxhauler’ – all acknowledge that they are CA’s @ Mesa right now. They’ve been through the good times and the bad times @ Mesa.

Go interview @ Mesa if you're even possibly interested - if you don't like it, don't take the job. It's that easy. But don't ever make a decision on a company based on what you read on these forums - including what I say. You gotta' do your due diligence and make the decisions for yourself.