Thinking of coming to Mesa? Be informed...
06-01-2016 | 06:16 PM
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06-01-2016 | 08:01 PM
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I'm part of the 3/31/2016 class at Mesa (still in training) and wanted to respond to comments made here. Appologize for the random responses...just wanting to keep it brief.
The Mesa training staff has been nothing but supportive to our class giving sufficient time to digest course material and study time. High marks in my book.
We have a wide variety of students. From military pilots to CFI's that haven't flown anything but 172's (except to obtain ratings). My experience has been awesome. I look forward to being in PHX and class when away because of the friends and comradery.
To date I have completed: Indoc and test, CTP and ATP written, systems and test. In 2 weeks I have my oral and begin FTP and sims. So far Mesa has done everything possible to make me successful.
Please remember the airline business is a very tough business, some would say terrible business. It's a tough business because of the whim of the economy, intense competition, cost of capital equipment, fuel and is very labor intensive (pilots, mechanics and FA's). Throw in that we are sub-contractors to mainline and.....
I encourage all to do your very best. Look and act professional (do you need to loose weight?) and have an attitude that a company want's more of, not less. Be conversational and creative in your new employment endeavors...don't rely on your young age, flying hours and pilot skills. And remember, you never know who is riding in the crew or parking lot shuttle bus with you. It could be a decision maker or influencer.
Just a few thoughts. Want nothing but the best for all of you.
From an old businessman living the dream.
The Mesa training staff has been nothing but supportive to our class giving sufficient time to digest course material and study time. High marks in my book.
We have a wide variety of students. From military pilots to CFI's that haven't flown anything but 172's (except to obtain ratings). My experience has been awesome. I look forward to being in PHX and class when away because of the friends and comradery.
To date I have completed: Indoc and test, CTP and ATP written, systems and test. In 2 weeks I have my oral and begin FTP and sims. So far Mesa has done everything possible to make me successful.
Please remember the airline business is a very tough business, some would say terrible business. It's a tough business because of the whim of the economy, intense competition, cost of capital equipment, fuel and is very labor intensive (pilots, mechanics and FA's). Throw in that we are sub-contractors to mainline and.....
I encourage all to do your very best. Look and act professional (do you need to loose weight?) and have an attitude that a company want's more of, not less. Be conversational and creative in your new employment endeavors...don't rely on your young age, flying hours and pilot skills. And remember, you never know who is riding in the crew or parking lot shuttle bus with you. It could be a decision maker or influencer.
Just a few thoughts. Want nothing but the best for all of you.
From an old businessman living the dream.
How about being professional and spelling LOSE properly?
06-01-2016 | 08:25 PM
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06-01-2016 | 08:28 PM
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06-01-2016 | 09:21 PM
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It's been discussed before, but Mesa has a bunch of old lifers and a bunch of low-time young guys. Every now and then a few older guys move on, but half the seniority list was hired between 2013 and now. Unless those people had other 121 gigs prior, they won't start to be competitive for legacies until this year or next. That's when you'll see MAG pilots better represented in the new-hire pie charts. Hopefully.
06-02-2016 | 07:27 AM
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06-02-2016 | 07:31 AM
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You are an idiot if you think mainlines, nationals, and cargo's give a damn which regional you came from. Actually, I take that back, Atlas cares, they like 900, 175 time.
06-02-2016 | 07:44 AM
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But hey, if you eventually want to fly for one of the LCC's or cargo outfits like Atlas then I guess Mesa is as good a place as any to start your career. If you want to fly for UAL, DAL, or AA then not so much. We all gotta have goals! Mine are just set a tad bit higher then yours
06-02-2016 | 07:45 AM
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