Mesa Air signs 5yr deal DHL for 737-400’s
07-14-2020, 11:49 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by Elevation
Are we sure they start at year 1? Like has anyone seen this in writing or is it just rumor?
I don't think that senior checkairmen decided to move over to the 73 to start at year ONE!
But then again, a valid question.
07-14-2020, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyNH
Funny...when in SLC, would see Southern's 737's, same type and the DHL supervisor would say they couldn't wait for the older 737's to be phased out....
So wouldn't count on those airframes to be around any long than is needed to prove to DHL Mesa can fly CARGO....very different environment and airplane than Mesa usually does....
On paper it might be the same, but ask a freight-dog....
So wouldn't count on those airframes to be around any long than is needed to prove to DHL Mesa can fly CARGO....very different environment and airplane than Mesa usually does....
On paper it might be the same, but ask a freight-dog....
07-14-2020, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by maxjet
it is different. Having been exposed to operations for both over the years I can write that without a doubt cargo in the DHL system will be way way easier for Mesa or any other carrier to transition to than you might think. 1/10+ of the problems than those associated with working for a major airline as a regional. Anybody expecting to see them fail because of non- performance on the Mesa side will be sadly mistaken. It has nothing to do with Mesa, DHL is the easiest system I ever operated in during my career.
In terms of every day operations, going from A to B, is it easy? Yep. But, in terms of mental and physical heath and home life, hub turns are in fact, not easy whatsoever. It’s not made for everyone, and I’m glad to be out of that kind of flying. Wish them the best of luck though. It might work for some of the guys, but I hope it’s not a rude awakening for others..
07-14-2020, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 6Badger9
In terms of every day operations, going from A to B, is it easy? Yep. But, in terms of mental and physical heath and home life, hub turns are in fact, not easy whatsoever. It’s not made for everyone, and I’m glad to be out of that kind of flying. Wish them the best of luck though. It might work for some of the guys, but I hope it’s not a rude awakening for others..
agreed. It’s absolutely awful.
07-14-2020, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by boeingdvr
agreed. It’s absolutely awful.
07-14-2020, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by propellere
Yes year 1 pay. Check airmen got a special deal for the first 2 years
07-14-2020, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdsmash
Do current Mesa captains & first officers bring their longevity over to the 737 if they choose to transition? I’d assume yes but wouldn’t put anything past JO.
Longevity does not reset when you switch aircraft types here. Same rules as when someone goes from CRJ to EJET, if you were Year 5 CA pay on one you’ll still be year 5 CA pay on the other. Don’t listen to the previous guy that has absolutely no idea what he is talking about.
07-14-2020, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdsmash
So there you go folks. If true, year one pay for almost everyone. Those teaser rates at year 14 will probably never be realized because somebody else will underbid Mesa for the next round. Plus, the 737-400s will not be around for that much longer.
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