737s coming to Mesa for DHL...?
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#243
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Pretty black and white here, not sure how you’re missing it. Having Mesa operating 737’s will give new guys mainline experience so to speak. They’ll be operating mainline aircraft, much more complex than any RJ, giving them the upper hand as skilled pilots. This in turn will benefit Mainline carriers by allowing them to hire experienced 737 pilots, reducing training costs for repeat lessons or wash outs. With more hours the more experience these pilots will have making them safer pilots before going to fly passengers. I would like to see more carriers doing this. Safe to say with the upcoming pilot shortage Mesa is keeping the whole industry in mind by being proactive rather than reactive.
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While the 300% is good, it is a temporary solution to a long term problem. it destroys QOL by forcing you to work on off days to make what other regional pilots make on reserve guarantee flying 50 seaters
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This would also be a good time to remind all that the 300% pay currently expires on July 31. Please wait for an email extending it into August before picking up open time. I’ve noticed DFW FO open time is drastically lower than previous months
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Not much in CA open time either.
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Type ratings are worthless without time on type. I think it is a wise choice by JO, but this puts heat on Mesa pilots to fight for industry standard pay for this type of flying on the 737. If you look at Southern, Swift, and a few others, probably close to it already. However you also need to fight for the same benefits like home basing, which also means having hotels paid for while at the hub.
737 is just another airplane, but not having to deal with TSA, FA's, and only dealing with cargo hub security brings a new level of QOL in itself.
737 is just another airplane, but not having to deal with TSA, FA's, and only dealing with cargo hub security brings a new level of QOL in itself.
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Type ratings are worthless without time on type. I think it is a wise choice by JO, but this puts heat on Mesa pilots to fight for industry standard pay for this type of flying on the 737. If you look at Southern, Swift, and a few others, probably close to it already. However you also need to fight for the same benefits like home basing, which also means having hotels paid for while at the hub.
737 is just another airplane, but not having to deal with TSA, FA's, and only dealing with cargo hub security brings a new level of QOL in itself.
737 is just another airplane, but not having to deal with TSA, FA's, and only dealing with cargo hub security brings a new level of QOL in itself.
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