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Considering applying
I am currently working for a 135 company, i have about 2000 hours part 121 multi turbine time.
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
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I am currently working for a 135 company, i have about 2000 hours part 121 multi turbine time.
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
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My friends are on reserve there too - especially direct hire captains. I still have thought about it because they have a commutable long call reserve and a flow and a $45k signing bonus.
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I am currently working for a 135 company, i have about 2000 hours part 121 multi turbine time.
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
Envoy has a DFW base. You will probably be based elsewhere and have to transfer back. Probably flying a 145 or 175. Older pilots have preference in aircraft and base.
Republic has a IAH base. Ask about the hire date of the junior FO and junior CA in IAH. They fly the 170/175. They have a good reputation.
ExpressJet is losing their DFW base. ExpressJet has a IAH base. Ask about the hire date of the junior FO and junior CA in IAH. Recruiters and management and trolls there can lie so be careful. They are touting new CRJ200 flying (announced) and 175 flying (promised if the pilots enter into a long term contract - looks like GoJet 700’s are being replaced with 175’s). Neither will likely be IAH based. So, plan on the 145 in IAH.
Mesa has a DFW and IAH base. DFW is the CRJ and IAH is the 175. It is what it is. You fly a lot. You upgrade quickly. You move on. Just be careful to not cross aircraft in your upgrade. There are also downsides: insurance costs and schedule flexibility once assigned.
If you are a decent pilot and can afford to take your time at a regional, Republic and Envoy have the best reputations.
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I am currently working for a 135 company, i have about 2000 hours part 121 multi turbine time.
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
I would be most interested in either Houston or Dallas as a base with whatever company i find my way into.
what equipment and base options would Mesa have in Texas? what kind of upgrade times?
any info you guys have would be appreciated. thanks!
Last edited by calmwinds; 08-20-2018 at 03:58 AM.
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With 2000 PIC, he would upgrade for Mesa in IAH after he received two CA recommendations.
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