Mesa or SkyWest (and why)
10-25-2022, 08:12 AM
#101
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Originally Posted by CVAN22
New to the forums so sorry if this has been posted somewhere else already. I am looking at both Mesa and Skywest as potential places to apply since they have bases that are short direct flights from where I live. I only have 1200 hours and 6 months left on my current contract where I am right now but by the end of the contract should have the 1500 TT for a regional. Any suggestion on when I should apply? Does it make sense to apply before I have my 1500 TT? Any info is appreciated.
10-25-2022, 08:57 AM
#102
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Originally Posted by CVAN22
New to the forums so sorry if this has been posted somewhere else already. I am looking at both Mesa and Skywest as potential places to apply since they have bases that are short direct flights from where I live. I only have 1200 hours and 6 months left on my current contract where I am right now but by the end of the contract should have the 1500 TT for a regional. Any suggestion on when I should apply? Does it make sense to apply before I have my 1500 TT? Any info is appreciated.
12-07-2022, 04:26 AM
#103
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Just curious on how the Mesa pay increase has affected morale? Mesa is up there on top with first year pay. Are people happier there now? I don't think anyone would be having the Mesa or Skywest conversation a year ago but now it is a real thing. Is the increased pay worth going to Mesa over Skywest? Just looking for opinions from the pilot group.
12-07-2022, 02:31 PM
#104
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Originally Posted by GoNoles22
Just curious on how the Mesa pay increase has affected morale? Mesa is up there on top with first year pay. Are people happier there now? I don't think anyone would be having the Mesa or Skywest conversation a year ago but now it is a real thing. Is the increased pay worth going to Mesa over Skywest? Just looking for opinions from the pilot group.
02-20-2023, 04:53 PM
#105
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Unhirable?
Originally Posted by SSlow
Everyone I know who went to Mesa during that time is either still there because they are not hire-able elsewhere
YMMV but that is my two cents.
YMMV but that is my two cents.
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02-20-2023, 05:33 PM
#106
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Originally Posted by mcdonald
Hi there. Any chance you can elaborate on this? Why would someone be allowed to keep their job but unable to find employment elsewhere? They are truly forever stuck?? Can this happen anywhere or is it unique to Mesa?
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02-21-2023, 08:22 AM
#107
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Originally Posted by mcdonald
Hi there. Any chance you can elaborate on this? Why would someone be allowed to keep their job but unable to find employment elsewhere? They are truly forever stuck?? Can this happen anywhere or is it unique to Mesa?
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02-21-2023, 04:41 PM
#108
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Originally Posted by domino
there are many reasons why someone might get stuck at a regional. Too many failed check rides, DUIs, bad attitude, bad pilot, bad interview candidate. But it’s not unique to Mesa. Every regional has their lifers. Some even choose to stay thinking it’s better at a regional. It’s not. They just talk themselves into that mindset to justify staying. No one is ever truly stuck. With so many jobs right now, anyone can make a move. ULCCs are bordering on desperate. Anyway. Don’t stress about this stuff too much now, By the time you get to that phase, things will be different for sure,
02-21-2023, 06:51 PM
#109
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Originally Posted by pangolin
Mesa has significant retirements in the next 5 years. We had people here 40 years who did want to move on but could not. It’s nothing yo do with them but the mainline hiring door cracked open slightly in 2018 but didn’t bust open wide till post covid. It’s the industry more that the pilot. At this point 3-4 years at mainline as an fo won’t even break even money wise for a senior ca. I have to laugh at FOs being upset about 6 months in reserve. Dude because of covid I’ve been a ca on reserve for 3 years. And that’s nothing. In the not so distant past pilots could spend 5-10 years on reserve as an fo. Movement in the industry is key.
02-21-2023, 07:02 PM
#110
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Originally Posted by bonvoyage
If you factor in the 16%+ DC at legacies, by year 2-3 you’re making more than or equal to top CA at Mesa. But year 4+ it’s definitely more and it grows exponentially from there. Plus way better schedules and QOL. If your age allows it, bail.
