Mesaba new hires
09-29-2008 | 03:38 AM
#3861
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From: First and Last officer
I remember when this was a positive forum about helping one another out at XJ and supporting our fellow pilots regardless of feelings or opinions. Are things good or bad? Well it depends where you're at right now and the industry is what it is. Be mad at managements or whoever you want but let's not hash on other pilots because they wanted to live their dream.
09-29-2008 | 08:19 AM
#3862
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From: eight-balled...jail
Correct all around. I handed my resume to Mesaba with 35 hrs of multi. Now with 1200/250, I am completely comfortable with the Saab, nothing's been broken, no one's been hurt, no captains I've flown with are in therapy (as far as I know). If a good organization evaluates you and offers you the job you've always wanted, why would you turn it down? Mesaba is hiring the pilot, not the hours. Congrats to the new hires. Stay positive, average 3 hours of studying per night, and we'll see you on the line.
Winter time is coming............
-Raw Dogger
09-29-2008 | 09:10 AM
#3863
Works harder not smarter
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From: A320 CA
Low time pilots = more liability for those in the left seat. Everything with this industry has changed, putting more responsibility on the Capt... And it doesn't just stop at inexperienced FO's. Check out the gate agents, the ground crew, etc. Pay them pennies and get mostly under-achievers (not referring to pilots/FA's here). Understood, we all have to start somewhere. Ask the flying public their opinion and they would voice concern. Just an opinion here, so take it easy 
09-29-2008 | 09:17 AM
#3864
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From: The Street...
Thanks everyone. I received an email today with the fedex tracking number for the FOM. No word on what aircraft but I'm not worried about that, I'll find out in class.
09-29-2008 | 09:33 AM
#3865
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From: ERJ 145 F/O
Just playing devil's advocate here on the low time pilot issue.......but what were guys getting hired on at the MAJORS with back in the 70's? this was before the technology we have now. Think about that for a second...I know of some guys who flew for TWA and got on with a commercial........NO Multi.........commercial.
09-29-2008 | 09:48 AM
#3866
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From: Right Seat Gear Swinger
I just went and got a 2nd class medical because thats really all i needed. I listed this on my resume when I sent it into Mesaba. Do you think this would prevent me from getting a call? I figured if I got an interview I would go out and spring for a first class.
09-29-2008 | 10:04 AM
#3867
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I suspect you may get an interview, but with all the competition it could be something that keeps you out.
09-29-2008 | 10:24 AM
#3868
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You have to have a first class medical on the first day of class. You might as well go the extra mile and get the 1st class for the interview... it actually might get your paperwork into the pile you want it to be in.
09-29-2008 | 11:13 AM
#3869
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From: Right Seat Gear Swinger
yeah i was thinking the same thing... i knew i should have just gotten it a month ago. I didnt figure anyone would be hiring for awhile. thanks
09-29-2008 | 02:05 PM
#3870
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From: C-130
newest vacancy should be out soon right?
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