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06-15-2016 | 06:18 PM

#6431

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Originally Posted by Out Of Trim

I might agree with you if it weren't for the fact that Envoy's in even worse shape than we are.

In what way exactly? Because if you're talking about staffing, I'd ask where you heard that (probably a Mesa recruiter) and tell you to put down the koolaid. They have like 100 people on reserve in each base.

If you're talking about on-time performance, I can't be bothered to look up the numbers. However if that's an issue, it's most certainly envoy ground services* to blame.. However that's technically a different company.

06-15-2016 | 06:22 PM

#6432

flapshalfspeed

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Originally Posted by squawkoff

The Sleep Inn in MAF is nice. One of the nicest hotels we have.

^^^we're losing that one soon bro--sorry--it was in a union email last month. And ATL is a dumpy Ramada now

06-15-2016 | 06:37 PM

#6433

tinman1

sippin' dat koolaid

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From: gear slinger

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Originally Posted by flapshalfspeed

^^^we're losing that one soon bro--sorry--it was in a union email last month. And ATL is a dumpy Ramada now

And we are losing Tulsa as well, but rather than take away the doubletree we just aren't going to overnight there at all.

06-15-2016 | 07:00 PM

#6434

VanDriver208

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From: Full Nelson

In regards to the change in ATL, that hotel was acquired by new ownership and they elected to no longer offer their business to any airline crews. It wasn't just Mesa that was affected.

06-15-2016 | 07:17 PM

#6435

StartCart

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VanDriver208

In regards to the change in ATL, that hotel was acquired by new ownership and they elected to no longer offer their business to any airline crews. It wasn't just Mesa that was affected.

Not true, Spirit flight attendants started staying there the month before we left.

06-15-2016 | 08:02 PM

#6436

PermaFo

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From: 88B

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Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion

Anyone have an idea how the commute would be SAN-IAH? It's mostly United. Thank you.

FWIW I did it for 6 months, never, not once, had an issue getting on... awhile back however...

06-15-2016 | 08:51 PM

#6437

squawkoff

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From: ????

Quote:

Originally Posted by flapshalfspeed

^^^we're losing that one soon bro--sorry--it was in a union email last month. And ATL is a dumpy Ramada now

Any idea why we're losing it?

06-16-2016 | 02:53 AM

#6438

Systemized

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Originally Posted by iFlyRC

You guys finally did it, with your bonuses, you finally stopped Mesa's ability to fill classes. The poaching of pilots by the W/O's is a real thing. Envoy has taken a toll on our FO's.

What are the sizes of Mesa new hire classes in recent months?

Has Mesa started offering a sign on bonus to new hires?

06-16-2016 | 03:14 AM

#6439

Q400winner

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From: E-175 Captain

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Originally Posted by Systemized

What are the sizes of Mesa new hire classes in recent months?

Has Mesa started offering a sign on bonus to new hires?

No they have not. Their classes are shrinking as people are dropping their classes. Mesa has some great people, but management is feeding a lie. The upgrades have most definitely slowed, and any new upgrades will be flying in the right seat. I think it's responsible to tell new pilots to find a good regional. Nothing against the crews at Mesa, but it is without a doubt a company that is going down hill quickly between maintenance and staffing. Not to mention our union is in bed with the company so we will never see a TA. We would be better off with Teamsters.

06-16-2016 | 07:20 AM

#6440

Mr Rumbold

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Lots of captain on captain pairings. Lots of requests to pick up open time at 200% pay. Lots of cancelled flights so the crew can be assigned a more "priority" flight.
Should we be worried? could be a long summer... time to update the logbook/resume.