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01-17-2022, 11:53 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by JTH900SC
I am interviewing tomorrow for a DEC position. I have read this entire thread. Plus some. I understand what I’m getting into. I am coming from Mesa. 20+ years at Mesa to be exact. Bash away or whatever you want. I have my reasons for considering this. I understand the friction that can be generated with pilots who may not be happy about me being there. Like I said. I have my reasons for getting out of Mesa after all this time. If anyone else in here comes from there. Especially recently. They’d likely understand. Which. Any former Mesa people I’d like to ask about your experience.
if anyone has time I’d really like to get some info about the second interview. Seems the info they sent was very straightforward.
if anyone has time I’d really like to get some info about the second interview. Seems the info they sent was very straightforward.
01-17-2022, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow2Final
Have you not considered airlines outside the regionals? I’m not sure I understand what value there would be to a lateral move like that, particularly with 20 years at your current shop?
01-17-2022, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeroTT
Give the dude a break. He was at mesa before 9/11… presumably he has considered other options
01-18-2022, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JTH900SC
I am interviewing tomorrow for a DEC position. I have read this entire thread. Plus some. I understand what I’m getting into. I am coming from Mesa. 20+ years at Mesa to be exact. Bash away or whatever you want. I have my reasons for considering this. I understand the friction that can be generated with pilots who may not be happy about me being there. Like I said. I have my reasons for getting out of Mesa after all this time. If anyone else in here comes from there. Especially recently. They’d likely understand. Which. Any former Mesa people I’d like to ask about your experience.
if anyone has time I’d really like to get some info about the second interview. Seems the info they sent was very straightforward.
if anyone has time I’d really like to get some info about the second interview. Seems the info they sent was very straightforward.
Leaving 20+ years at one regional to start over at another regional is a really weird move. Have you already gotten a thanks but no thanks from Frontier, Spirit, Allegiant, Sun Country, and Jet Blue?
01-21-2022, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JTH900SC
I am interviewing tomorrow for a DEC position. I have read this entire thread. Plus some. I understand what I’m getting into. I am coming from Mesa. 20+ years at Mesa to be exact. Bash away or whatever you want. I have my reasons for considering this. I understand the friction that can be generated with pilots who may not be happy about me being there. Like I said. I have my reasons for getting out of Mesa after all this time. If anyone else in here comes from there. Especially recently. They’d likely understand. Which. Any former Mesa people I’d like to ask about your experience.
if anyone has time I’d really like to get some info about the second interview. Seems the info they sent was very straightforward.
if anyone has time I’d really like to get some info about the second interview. Seems the info they sent was very straightforward.
02-03-2022, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Gazoom
Any recent DEC here that can address QOL and schedule or training/checksrides? Hot, short, long ?
You’ll get PIC time, but I’d be absolutely sure that it’s all you need to get an interview and get out, because for most, it’s an unsustainable pain.
02-03-2022, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Slow2Final
I can’t talk too much about training, but as a forever-junior CA, expect incredibly minimal QOL. You’re guaranteed 11 days off, so expect that. Our grids are so red, if I were a DEC, I wouldn’t expect to go a single day without being used for something. You can do airport standby (hot) 8 times a month, no more than three days in a row. Expect that too, it’ll be (up to) 8 hours enjoying the sights of an airport.
You’ll get PIC time, but I’d be absolutely sure that it’s all you need to get an interview and get out, because for most, it’s an unsustainable pain.
You’ll get PIC time, but I’d be absolutely sure that it’s all you need to get an interview and get out, because for most, it’s an unsustainable pain.
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