See reply #568 in this thread for 10-8 class info.

 

when did u interview dunlaf?

 

8/29 morning

 

I hope they skip around some or else it doesnt look good. I interviewed on 8/28.

 

Hey RJ85FO, are you in the training dept?

If anyone on this thread is, I'm just wondering, as a line guy, how well Mesaba is doing filling training classes? Are we having any class date no-shows (other than the furloughed guys who were dragging it out...)?

In general, are we feeling the shortage, or are we doing alright?


Thanks.

 

filling out the new hire forms i have run into some questions. if i am unsure on somehing should i leave it blank and ask when i get there or should i call and ask someone there

 

I just waited and asked Steve Taylor right before we started the face-to-face. Its not a big deal (as long as it isn't every other item).

 

I know what you mean, how about the medical history form with all the boxes that are messed up? I just gave it my best shot and if anything is wrong I'll just have to take care of it Monday I suppose.......


I do have one question though if anyone knows; the number that is next to your name in the email with your class list is that your employee number?

 

No...not yet...

From what I have heard, we are keeping pace with the training schedules right now. NWA has slowed the CRJ deliveries so we can focus in on the 900 program and get it running as solidly as possible. I have heard of a few no shows, and last minute reject calls. HR has been doing a great job of filling any vacancy in a class on short notice. A few have not made it through training. Once we start taking delivery of the CRJ's and the CR9's in the same months, things are going to get tight. I think we will feel it more in the late winter/early spring.

As a line pilot I am sure you are well aware of the scheduling/staffing issues. We are holding okay on FO's this month, but short on Captains on the Saab. (Thus, back to back vacancies). It is a struggle to keep things balanced when you upgrade a bunch then you get short on the FO side for a month or two. We are also rapidly approaching the issue of upgrade minimums. In about 3 or 4 more vacancies, the junior captain could be from a 2007 new hire class. None of which will have accumulated the requisite 1000 hours of Mesaba block time. I am trying to probe for info as to if a LOA will be required to fill captain vacancies in the coming months.

2008 is going to be a VERY interesting year for Mesaba. Hold on!

 

I have a question regarding the Saab. I am a short guy, about 5'5" and was wondering if I would have trouble in the Saab "rudder or seat adjustment?" I assume the CRJ wouldn't be a factor since it is newer and I'm sure more adjustable. Just wondering thanks people.