Mesaba new hires
05-21-2008 | 05:10 PM
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I think all it really means is that we are still taking deliveries of aircraft and need some additional pilots. Those 36 CR9's are firm, so staffing for them is not affected by fuel. Anything speculation of growth beyond that is just a swag. A lot of variables are in play with the merger scenario. Time to preference bid to an airframe (if able) and domicile you are comfortable with for a long while.
05-21-2008 | 07:14 PM
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I wonder if what currently is happening even constitutes hiring though?
Hope this works out soon for all of you guys in the pool.
Hope this works out soon for all of you guys in the pool.
05-22-2008 | 04:07 AM
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Again... with the continued drawdown in Saab staffing to it's usual levels, that will leave very few spots left for any more newhires.... I'd be surprised if everyone in the pool now is even needed. (assuming attrition is indeed basically dried up again) Yes we still have several more airplanes scheduled to arrive but we also have numerous people in training already to cover those deliveries.
05-22-2008 | 04:33 AM
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With "numerous people in training" to cover the remaining CRJ9 deliveries, why the expense of installing a CRJ9 simulator this summer ? Are the options for more aircraft going to be exercised ?
05-22-2008 | 06:57 AM
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Side note: The ice is off the lakes and the weather is gorgeous here in MN. It's about time for you to migrate north again old man
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05-22-2008 | 07:01 AM
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05-22-2008 | 07:03 AM
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My "WAG" is that we are likely to get the 18 extra 76 seat planes. My other guess is that they will replace the 50 seat planes... yes I know that then creates the question; why have the CRJ200 sim? Answer, one of my guesses is wrong.
05-22-2008 | 01:55 PM
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I received the letter too. I didn't see it as cancelling the June 30th class though. "don't quit your day job just yet" basically is how I took it. Did anyone else see it like that?
05-22-2008 | 02:15 PM
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Yes, I suppose you are looking at it correctly. I should have re-phrased my comment as the June 30 class has been cancelled for me and any other new hire that was in it. The June 30 class and possibly the next few after that will be filled from within.
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