I did it without a car. Went home every other weekend without a problem. It did kinda suck, but it wasn't that bad. I'm glad I didn't drive, saved the fuel money.

 

It depends on what hotel you get for training. If its the extended stay america, there's plenty of places to walk to for food, groceries, etc. If its the homestead suites, might need a car.

 

New to this board and new to Mesaba. Got the July 30th class.

 

Personally I would HIGHLY reccomend a car. As it was stated before, there is a lot of places within walking distance around the hotels Mesaba puts you up in, but this area has a lot of fun stuff to do on study breaks and you can't beat the flexibility of a car.

There is a 24 hour shuttle (free except for the occasional tip) which will bring you around the entire area including to and from training, however the HR quarters is only 10-15 min. from the hotels and the shuttle is on a set schedule. They will pick you up for class at 7:30 AM and 5:15 PM everyday, but you're out of luck for lunch, etc. In addition, sometimes the class schedule fluctuates some lunches are 1 hour, some 1.5 hours...sometimes class gets out at 5:00, other days 4:45, and test days, whenever you are done.

It is definitly do-able either way, but cars add flexibility...me personally, after 8 hours of class everyday, the last thing I wanted to do was wait 1/2 hour for the shuttle.

P.S. It also depends on which equipment you get on. If you're in the Saab then you will be in the Eagan area for 6+ weeks, however if your in the CRJ you may only be in the area for 4 weeks then Denver/Canada for 2 weeks - in this case, driving all the way may not be worth it.

 

Good info...thanks for the heads up. Counting down the days till my interview....

 

let us know how it goes squawk

i cant wait for class to start

anyone hear a tenative sept 10 class?

 

Just got the call this morning!! I'm stoked. Anyone else interview on 7-11?

 

Just talked with Steve Taylor and was told to expect a CRJ 200 class starting 8/27. Anyone else gonna be there?

 

MaSAABa, thanks you just helped me make up my mind. I got the Saab so I'd probably go stir crazy for 6 weeks without a car. It'll be worth the 22 hour drive. Thanks.

 

Do you mean 8/11?