Mesa or SkyWest (and why)
10-08-2022 | 04:37 PM
#31
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Skywest is roughly 4 times the size of Mesa. (Arguably more stable). QOL varies but I can’t say one is better than the other. Mesa will build time faster. Mesa is significantly more money. 401Ks are within a percentage point or two. Don’t discount the 10.00/hr. That’s 760 a month more minimum and easily much more. You will probably credit 85-95 a month so that’s 850-950 a month more. Nearly 10,000 a year.
A 737 type rating is obtainable at Mesa and the 73 is no longer senior. Aviate is no joke.
A 737 type rating is obtainable at Mesa and the 73 is no longer senior. Aviate is no joke.
-better training Mesa or Skywest?
-AQP/ no AQP?
-training delays - sims / IOE?
10-11-2022 | 05:46 AM
#32
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well since medical is pre tax the $760.00 does reduce the “premium family plan” to $840.00 does SKW’s plan match that?
10-11-2022 | 06:04 PM
#33
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not necessarily. There’s much more to an airline than a $10 per hour difference. Every regional airline is paying dress up right now and is in full desperation mode. Some catfish you more than others…
so, go to the OP, go to a place where you can drive to work. All things equal, in terms of bases. Go to SkyWest hands down.
so, go to the OP, go to a place where you can drive to work. All things equal, in terms of bases. Go to SkyWest hands down.
Everyone I know who went to Mesa during that time is either still there because they are not hire-able elsewhere, or like many others (myself included) they clawed their way out within 2-3 years and got in on the hiring wave much earlier and are therefore in a much better seniority position.
YMMV but that is my two cents.
Last edited by SSlow; 10-11-2022 at 06:17 PM.
10-18-2022 | 08:33 AM
#34
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We pay $175 per pay period, or $350 a month for BC&BS PPO “Cadillac” family plan. Get out of the regionals as quickly as you can.
10-18-2022 | 05:25 PM
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Skywest.
Rumors that Mesa is going to file Bankruptcy and drop AA flying.
The industry isn’t stable at the moment and we are in a developing recession. Between Skywest and Mesa, Skywest is the most stable.
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Rumors that Mesa is going to file Bankruptcy and drop AA flying.
The industry isn’t stable at the moment and we are in a developing recession. Between Skywest and Mesa, Skywest is the most stable.
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