New Mesa Thread
05-02-2016, 07:49 PM
#5921
Reserve Life
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 98
Originally Posted by NovemberBravo
The weather isn't bad and your tune will change once you get a taste of Ejet schedules
05-02-2016, 08:10 PM
#5922
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,602
Originally Posted by iFlyRC
If I had to do it over, Ejet...
05-02-2016, 08:12 PM
#5923
sippin' dat koolaid
Joined APC: Jun 2013
Position: gear slinger
Posts: 982
Originally Posted by CrosswindSolo
I'm from Virginia so IAD is appealing and an EJET domicile/schedule would be a nice perk.
05-02-2016, 08:17 PM
#5924
Covfefe
Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 3,001
Originally Posted by NovemberBravo
I get ****ed every time I think about it.
05-02-2016, 08:55 PM
#5925
Reserve Life
Joined APC: Mar 2016
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 98
Originally Posted by tinman1
There are other regionals in IAD that pay way better than Mesa.
05-02-2016, 10:47 PM
#5926
Chief Engineer
Joined APC: Aug 2014
Position: CRJ FO
Posts: 815
Originally Posted by CrosswindSolo
Which I am also considering. I am on the Tuition Reimbursement Program at ATP though so I would make an extra 6k in retention my first year if I stay with the program.
05-03-2016, 01:09 AM
#5927
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2010
Posts: 977
Originally Posted by ScottyDo
You will make well over 6k more at any other regional at IAD over 2 years then at Mesa.
Mesa is the only airline who puts crews in second/third-tier hotels still--there are ZERO other flight crew on almost ALL of our hotel vans on every single overnight. For good reason.
If you're ok with spending half of your life sleeping and showering in borderline-inhumane squalor, and your life outside of work is like sleeping in a van by the river, then yeah--you'll fit in just fine. But if you like sleeping on linens that were cleaned before you arrived, and you like being able to walk around your hotel room barefoot with zero consideration or second thoughts about contracting a fungal infection/stepping on a used needle, or someone else's reproductive fluids? Probably need to stay away from here--not worth the 3-4 year upgrade (which is comparable to any other regionals' upgrade, fyi).
Save yourself the fungal infections and bedbug infestations--go somewhere that puts you in hotels equal or better to your living conditions at home. You'll contract at least 1-2 exotic fungal skin infections at Mesa per year with our current hotels. I am not exaggerating at all--prior121 and multiple other pilots here will back me up on this 100%.
If you value your health and safety you will not accept a job here. Hard facts--but true. Sorry if that "real talk" cuts through all the flashy recruitment vids and promises of quick upgrades, but it's true. Find a wholly-owned and go there--don't come here. I've been in this racket long enough to know when something is about to trend downwards--you do not need to come here and stay in third-world living conditions just to get a quick upgrade and move on to mainline. Plenty of other places will pay you well, put you up in Hyatts, Hiltons, Marriotts and upgrade you just as quickly.
You're welcome for this piece of advice that will make your life better now and in the future.
Last edited by flapshalfspeed; 05-03-2016 at 01:29 AM.
05-03-2016, 04:09 AM
#5928
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2014
Position: Mannin' deez blenps
Posts: 193
Originally Posted by flapshalfspeed
^^^and if you don't come to Mesa, you'll also stay in Hilton/Marriott-branded properties instead of the worst, most disgusting, mildew/bedbug-infested dumps any flight crew on the planet (regional and mainline included) stays at
Mesa is the only airline who puts crews in second/third-tier hotels still--there are ZERO other flight crew on almost ALL of our hotel vans on every single overnight. For good reason.
If you're ok with spending half of your life sleeping and showering in borderline-inhumane squalor, and your life outside of work is like sleeping in a van by the river, then yeah--you'll fit in just fine. But if you like sleeping on linens that were cleaned before you arrived, and you like being able to walk around your hotel room barefoot with zero consideration or second thoughts about contracting a fungal infection/stepping on a used needle, or someone else's reproductive fluids? Probably need to stay away from here--not worth the 3-4 year upgrade (which is comparable to any other regionals' upgrade, fyi).
Save yourself the fungal infections and bedbug infestations--go somewhere that puts you in hotels equal or better to your living conditions at home. You'll contract at least 1-2 exotic fungal skin infections at Mesa per year with our current hotels. I am not exaggerating at all--prior121 and multiple other pilots here will back me up on this 100%.
If you value your health and safety you will not accept a job here. Hard facts--but true. Sorry if that "real talk" cuts through all the flashy recruitment vids and promises of quick upgrades, but it's true. Find a wholly-owned and go there--don't come here. I've been in this racket long enough to know when something is about to trend downwards--you do not need to come here and stay in third-world living conditions just to get a quick upgrade and move on to mainline. Plenty of other places will pay you well, put you up in Hyatts, Hiltons, Marriotts and upgrade you just as quickly.
You're welcome for this piece of advice that will make your life better now and in the future.
Mesa is the only airline who puts crews in second/third-tier hotels still--there are ZERO other flight crew on almost ALL of our hotel vans on every single overnight. For good reason.
If you're ok with spending half of your life sleeping and showering in borderline-inhumane squalor, and your life outside of work is like sleeping in a van by the river, then yeah--you'll fit in just fine. But if you like sleeping on linens that were cleaned before you arrived, and you like being able to walk around your hotel room barefoot with zero consideration or second thoughts about contracting a fungal infection/stepping on a used needle, or someone else's reproductive fluids? Probably need to stay away from here--not worth the 3-4 year upgrade (which is comparable to any other regionals' upgrade, fyi).
Save yourself the fungal infections and bedbug infestations--go somewhere that puts you in hotels equal or better to your living conditions at home. You'll contract at least 1-2 exotic fungal skin infections at Mesa per year with our current hotels. I am not exaggerating at all--prior121 and multiple other pilots here will back me up on this 100%.
If you value your health and safety you will not accept a job here. Hard facts--but true. Sorry if that "real talk" cuts through all the flashy recruitment vids and promises of quick upgrades, but it's true. Find a wholly-owned and go there--don't come here. I've been in this racket long enough to know when something is about to trend downwards--you do not need to come here and stay in third-world living conditions just to get a quick upgrade and move on to mainline. Plenty of other places will pay you well, put you up in Hyatts, Hiltons, Marriotts and upgrade you just as quickly.
You're welcome for this piece of advice that will make your life better now and in the future.
at a $30-39.99 per night rate cap no one will even touch us. The questionable stares you get from motel guests are always the best. The chuckles you notice from other flight crews as you step on a Microtel/la Quinta/baymont/Comfort Inn van for the 3rd day in a row. Better yet when every hotel van driver from Fairfied inn to Hilton ask what hotel you're going to. Just watch as you tell them and they choke a little and shake there head because:
A. They have now idea where or what obscure place you're staying at is...period!
Or
B. They cannot believe a flight crew stays at such a dump.
Welcome to Mesa. For 7 months out of the year you will live in 3rd tier dumps. Dumps that you are ashamed of. Yes, you will be ashamed of who you work for just like the majority of the new hires who adamantly defend their decision to come to Mesa and then walk around all day with their badge purposely clipped backwards.This is where you will have chosen to work. More importantly you will have chosen this during a time where everyone will take you. The others will give you more and even treat you better.
Last edited by Bumbaclot; 05-03-2016 at 04:24 AM.
05-03-2016, 04:52 AM
#5929
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2015
Posts: 298
Go to an airline in which they have a base where you live. Always the best choice. Yes they may close the domicile, but do as good of research as you can. There are better choices depending on your situation. Mesa was the best choice for IAH for ME. Can't even consider OO or EV due to shrinkage here.
05-03-2016, 05:00 AM
#5930
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2015
Posts: 60
Originally Posted by flapshalfspeed
^^^and if you don't come to Mesa, you'll also stay in Hilton/Marriott-branded properties instead of the worst, most disgusting, mildew/bedbug-infested dumps any flight crew on the planet (regional and mainline included) stays at
Mesa is the only airline who puts crews in second/third-tier hotels still--there are ZERO other flight crew on almost ALL of our hotel vans on every single overnight. For good reason.
If you're ok with spending half of your life sleeping and showering in borderline-inhumane squalor, and your life outside of work is like sleeping in a van by the river, then yeah--you'll fit in just fine. But if you like sleeping on linens that were cleaned before you arrived, and you like being able to walk around your hotel room barefoot with zero consideration or second thoughts about contracting a fungal infection/stepping on a used needle, or someone else's reproductive fluids? Probably need to stay away from here--not worth the 3-4 year upgrade (which is comparable to any other regionals' upgrade, fyi).
Save yourself the fungal infections and bedbug infestations--go somewhere that puts you in hotels equal or better to your living conditions at home. You'll contract at least 1-2 exotic fungal skin infections at Mesa per year with our current hotels. I am not exaggerating at all--prior121 and multiple other pilots here will back me up on this 100%.
If you value your health and safety you will not accept a job here. Hard facts--but true. Sorry if that "real talk" cuts through all the flashy recruitment vids and promises of quick upgrades, but it's true. Find a wholly-owned and go there--don't come here. I've been in this racket long enough to know when something is about to trend downwards--you do not need to come here and stay in third-world living conditions just to get a quick upgrade and move on to mainline. Plenty of other places will pay you well, put you up in Hyatts, Hiltons, Marriotts and upgrade you just as quickly.
You're welcome for this piece of advice that will make your life better now and in the future.
Mesa is the only airline who puts crews in second/third-tier hotels still--there are ZERO other flight crew on almost ALL of our hotel vans on every single overnight. For good reason.
If you're ok with spending half of your life sleeping and showering in borderline-inhumane squalor, and your life outside of work is like sleeping in a van by the river, then yeah--you'll fit in just fine. But if you like sleeping on linens that were cleaned before you arrived, and you like being able to walk around your hotel room barefoot with zero consideration or second thoughts about contracting a fungal infection/stepping on a used needle, or someone else's reproductive fluids? Probably need to stay away from here--not worth the 3-4 year upgrade (which is comparable to any other regionals' upgrade, fyi).
Save yourself the fungal infections and bedbug infestations--go somewhere that puts you in hotels equal or better to your living conditions at home. You'll contract at least 1-2 exotic fungal skin infections at Mesa per year with our current hotels. I am not exaggerating at all--prior121 and multiple other pilots here will back me up on this 100%.
If you value your health and safety you will not accept a job here. Hard facts--but true. Sorry if that "real talk" cuts through all the flashy recruitment vids and promises of quick upgrades, but it's true. Find a wholly-owned and go there--don't come here. I've been in this racket long enough to know when something is about to trend downwards--you do not need to come here and stay in third-world living conditions just to get a quick upgrade and move on to mainline. Plenty of other places will pay you well, put you up in Hyatts, Hiltons, Marriotts and upgrade you just as quickly.
You're welcome for this piece of advice that will make your life better now and in the future.
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