Originally Posted by
willworktofly
With NWA phasing out their DC-9s, does anyone know if Mesaba will be picking up new routes to replace them (or even Compass/Pinnacle)? I've heard rumors that the 900s and 175s will being getting more/longer routes to make up for the loss of the diesel 9s.
I've been at the training center in Eagan for the last week in the SIM (CATII certification, etc...). I had the chance to ask members of the training center what they had going on at a company potluck. Right now, they are focused on conducting recurrencies. One instructor (who was also my instructor back in Oct.) said that he didn't forsee any new hiring taking place for the next year. That was the first time I heard something that contradicts a rumour that hiring would pick up again in the Fall starting with the fellas/gals in the pool.
Another big RUMOUR is that Mesaba will be getting additional -900's and the -200's will be fazed out (due to fuel issues). For Mesaba, it'll be easier to transfer the existing -200 crews to the -900 since they only require "differences" training and there aren't many.
As usual, I was given this with the typical disclaimer...subject to change.
Originally Posted by
willworktofly
...I am on reserve right now in the 900, and I want to see the light at the end of the tunnel... you know what I mean!
Dude, I've flown with captains (and I'm sure you have too by now) who were on reserve for the last 8 years....went through the bankruptcy....upgraded and are back on reserve again....anyways, it's hard to complain unless you've walked in their shoes. But, I see where you're coming from...;-) Reserve is no fun and I'm one of the lucky ones high enough to choose a reserve line only if I want one. Best of luck.