Joining Mesa with >1200 Part 121?
 

Where could I be based, what equipment, and upgrade time to CA.

I've got >1200 hrs SIC Part 121 jet.

Thanks.

Well, any base as of right now besides IAD. The standing bid just posted doesn’t look like FOs or CAs are needed there. Currently, DFW and PHX are your best bets. Upgrade time is based on seniority. There were people who upgraded in a few months. May I ask where you’re coming from?


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I've been out of flying for a while, like 18 years. But I have my 1st class medical and getting current. 4700 TT, 2900 PIC, 1200 TSIC.

Not enough FO's with the hours to upgrade? This is a situation I'm looking for if I don't go for a direct entry CA spot with another carrier.

IAH is my number one choice for base as I'm in Louisiana and it's an easy commute.

A lot of our senior FOs are waiting until they can hold a line as Captain before upgrading. Reserve here is miserable ready reserve every day. If you live in base near the airport is the only way I would recommend doing it.

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.

So with my times, would I be able to upgrade pretty quickly?

Yes as soon as you reach 1500 hrs...especially on the Ejet side

1500 hrs of what? TT? FO? Part 121?

I've got >4700 TT, >1200 SIC jet Part 121.

Should be 1000 121 time for regs. Company might have their own req.

That's what I thought, but every carrier is different.

I think some base upgrades strictly on seniority, regardless if you meet the FAA minimums to upgrade to CA. I'm avoiding those carriers, like ExpressJet.

Mesa 175's have all the bells and whistles? Or was Mesa cheap? Also, how many 175's does Mesa have?

According to their profile on APC:

EMB175: 60

We have auto brakes, but no D-ATIS, PDC, ACARS in range, or EFB power outlets. In a nutshell they are almost as cheap as can get. Mesa supposedly even asked EMB to leave 1 FMS out, but EMB basically laughed.

I made a mistake..meant to say 1000 and since you have the time you’ll be eligible for upgrade as soon as you finish IOE. Now being eligible and ready for upgrade are two different things.

So they're basically an F-150 XLT and not a Lariat. lol

Yeah, I agree.

18 years of dust takes a while to shake off.

No, they’re more of an XL without power windows or air conditioning.

Not really. I was out for 16 years and did it in a sub standard program.

Well that gives me some hope/encouragement. Thanks.

[QUOTE=Flyboy68;2775716]I've been out of flying for a while, like 18 years. But I have my 1st class medical and getting current. 4700 TT, 2900 PIC, 1200 TSIC.[/QUOTE

Try Southern Airlines, Kalitta Charters or Kalitta Chatters II, Miami air or Swift Air. with your time, that will be best.

Doesn't Kalitta require some TPIC?

You’ve been out of the game a while I would probably do a regional. Plus you get to grab a signing bonus.

That's the plan bud.

Most likely doing a Near-DEC to get back into the groove. I want to avoid this.


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There's a few different Kalitta's, but all in the family.
K4 flies the 747, 767, and 777.
K2 is charters.
K4 will not look at you without currency, and yes, they like TPIC.
K2 will not get you into K4.
Quite honestly, a regional is perfect for you to get currency, knock the rust off, and put you in an excellent position with your prior experience to move up.
Flying a 747 at K4, you might get three landings a month if you are lucky, K4 isn't the place to knock off rust.

That's the plan bud. I'm humble enough to realize that jumping into the CA seat after an 18 year layoff is not prudent.

Thanks.

So, if I hired on at Mesa, I'd be an FO on the CRJ or the E175 if I choose IAH or DFW?

How long to upgrade in either (I already have >1200 SIC Part 121), and then where would I likely be based after upgrade?

How is seniority determined in class, age or SSN?

Thanks.

Race, gender, LGBTQ+ status.

Cis gendered, white male $hitlord. :D

Correct answer is age. Oldest has highest seniority within the class.

Cool, definitely to my benefit. Thanks.

What about the other stuff? Base, aircraft, upgrade times?

Yes you’ll start as FO.

CRJ FOs are all going to IAD for 3 months then you can bid out to DFW, PHX or SDF. The only ejet base is IAH.

You can bid for upgrade as soon as you meet the minimum requirements.

1000 121 and two captain recommendations. First class medical.

Thanks. I answered your PM and have a couple of questions.