Mesaba new hires
11-23-2008 | 09:07 PM
#4871
On Reserve
Joined: Oct 2008
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I hired in a year ago on the Saab, and I thought the training was great. All the answers given in the previous posts were correct with one caveat that the Saab doesn't have ACARS. I don't mind any of the hotels we stay at, although I'm more used to hostels so perhaps I have a lower standard. I like the job, the people I work with, I think its a good place to work. Then again, I come from previous jobs in manual labor and customer service, so to me flying is a huge improvement. I also don't have to commute so reserve is a piece of cake for me.
But there are pilots at Mesaba who don't like the job. I have found that they are often:
1) Commuters
and/or
2) People who this is their first job (other than instructing)
But there are pilots at Mesaba who don't like the job. I have found that they are often:
1) Commuters
and/or
2) People who this is their first job (other than instructing)
11-23-2008 | 10:20 PM
#4872
Airport Hobo
Joined: Apr 2007
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Probably because the issues they have are gripes about working for an airline in general, not necessarily Mesaba.
I call it the "realizing you're just a number and and oh wow! They really can make me do that!" Syndrome.
I call it the "realizing you're just a number and and oh wow! They really can make me do that!" Syndrome.
11-23-2008 | 10:38 PM
#4873
Line Holder
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 37
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From: EMB 175 FO
What type of reserve windows does Mesaba have? any long call windows?
11-24-2008 | 12:35 AM
#4874
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 235
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From: Any port in the storm
Thanks, V1, I appreciate it. Congrats to you as well. It took a little patience waiting for the call and a little poise to get through the interview and screening...but I'm certain it will be worth it. It's funny though; I'm so elated to have the class date, but I have a month and a half until it starts. Guess it gives me time to fly 91 and enjoy the holidays.
Also, a small note for anyone wondering: I was told by HR during interviews that the flow-through from Mesaba to Northwest is being honored by Delta. This was something that concerned me with the merger, but things are looking up.
Cheers.
11-24-2008 | 08:11 AM
#4875
On Reserve
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 16
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From: DHC-8 FO
How long is the contract?
Any thoughts of Delta playing the regionals against each other to get better deals?
Any ideas of how Delta's proposed reduced flying next year will affect Mesaba and their thoughts of new planes and upgrade times?
I'm trying to decide about leaving my (weaker) present company for Mesaba. Not sure about the future and upgrade times for each.
Any thoughts of Delta playing the regionals against each other to get better deals?
Any ideas of how Delta's proposed reduced flying next year will affect Mesaba and their thoughts of new planes and upgrade times?
I'm trying to decide about leaving my (weaker) present company for Mesaba. Not sure about the future and upgrade times for each.
11-24-2008 | 08:14 AM
#4876
Moderator
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,634
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From: Tiki bar
How long is the contract?
Any thoughts of Delta playing the regionals against each other to get better deals?
Any ideas of how Delta's proposed reduced flying next year will affect Mesaba and their thoughts of new planes and upgrade times?
I'm trying to decide about leaving my (weaker) present company for Mesaba. Not sure about the future and upgrade times for each.
Any thoughts of Delta playing the regionals against each other to get better deals?
Any ideas of how Delta's proposed reduced flying next year will affect Mesaba and their thoughts of new planes and upgrade times?
I'm trying to decide about leaving my (weaker) present company for Mesaba. Not sure about the future and upgrade times for each.
I really think that DL is going to continue to hammer away at Comair and when Mesa is brought to court and gives DL the contract termination that they want, that will be the domestic reduction they are looking for. Then again, things could change on a dime as they always to in this industry.
Last edited by Diver Driver; 11-24-2008 at 09:00 AM.
11-24-2008 | 08:37 AM
#4877
Line Holder
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 72
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From: CRJ CA
Its just a trend that's been noticed, can't say for sure why. I think that when you have worked other jobs it gives you a frame of reference that makes you appreciate flying a lot more.
11-24-2008 | 08:42 AM
#4879
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 159
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From: A319/320/321 FO
I'm sorry Diver, but I laughed at your post. I don't mean to sound mean and I sincerely wish you welcome at XJ. I was considering Comair a year and a half ago about the time that you headed there while I got lucky by going to XJ instead. Again, welcome to XJ.
That said, "we" just sounds funny to me since your class date isn't until Jan 5th (correct?).
That said, "we" just sounds funny to me since your class date isn't until Jan 5th (correct?).
11-24-2008 | 08:56 AM
#4880
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 177
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From: CRJ-700
I\Does anyone have any information on how to get a hold of someone about my application. I submitted it 7 Weeks ago updated it 6 weeks ago and havent gotten any sort of a response. If there is anyone here that has some contacts on the inside any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
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