Originally Posted by
aviatorhi
Lol, I've got turbine and 121 over a thousand of 121 alone (and no, I didn't pay for any of it), wonder why that is that former 121 pilots get the pass? Oh well, can't win them all, I'll just have to have my friend walk my resume into Pinnacle or Compass when I'm old enough for Compass or Pinnacle starts hiring again.
The "just for the experience comment" might have been a little off base, but essentially I don't want to take a pay cut to fly the same plane I'm in right now, and ultimatley I see my career heading to AK Air or the future NWA/Delta, either way (or even if it doesn't head that way), I'd like to have 121 Jet PIC on my resume and I think a NWA/Delta feeder is a good choice now.
It is not true that all prior 121 people are getting the no thanks letters. I am hearing a lot more people from other regionals are getting the yes nod. Go to the Aviationinterviews.com for gouges and the feedback on what types of experiences are prevalent amongst Mesaba interviewees.
By all means apply to Compass and Pinnacle also. I don't know if this is important to you but consider this at Mesaba you get single occupancy hotel room paid for your entire training process including ground school and sim training and you get paid per diem plus 75 hours per month. At Mesaba you get the NonRev travel privilege from day one of training. Find out for yourself if either Compass or Pinnacle does the same.
As far as upgrade time, no one here knows what that might be by the time you get hired. We can only tell what it's been in the past. It changes constantly so do not make your decision on upgrade time alone. Come to Mesaba only if you think it is a good fit for you because you might be at Mesaba longer than you intend to now.