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Terantious 04-16-2008 07:00 AM

I realize it's not just a Mesa/Freedom problem, but that so far was the worst I have ever seen.

fastsail 04-16-2008 07:17 AM

We have hired some guys/gals at Eagle that 2 years ago could NEVER have passed the new hire medical. We're scraping the bottom.

andy171773 04-16-2008 07:45 AM


Originally Posted by flyboyshell (Post 365427)
I agree! I was watching "Cops" the other night and was shocked to some officers that could hardly fit into their uniform. I was even more shocked to see them try run after a suspect, needless to say, they failed hopelessly to catch one. Anyway, there needs to be uniformity and a strict dress code in this industry. IF I were a passenger on a aircraft and saw that pilot boarding, etc. I would be a little nervous to begin with. He may be a good pilot, but he sure does not look the part. Take pride in what you do, look the part!

Just my 2cents!

Watching cops always cheers me up, makes me realize life isn't really that bad :)

SmoothOnTop 04-16-2008 01:49 PM


Originally Posted by Terantious (Post 365321)
I saw a Freedom guy at JFK the other day and he must have been about 300 pounds and about 5'8" tall, and his uniform was a disgrace...half of his shirt untucked and all wrinkled. An American airlines pilot I was talking to was shocked to see this more than I was, as well as everyone else he walked by. I know some of you guys (not all) don't give a crap, but the least you can do is make an attempt to look like a professional pilot.

Are you sure he/she was YV?

YV/ZV doesn't provide crew meals.

Most pilots loose 15-20 pounds working 20 days of reserve in 28...

de727ups 04-16-2008 02:48 PM

"I was even more shocked to see them try run after a suspect, needless to say, they failed hopelessly to catch one"

Pretty funny when the cameraman, the guy with the big heavy camera, has to stop running with the cop cause the cop has to stop and rest.

inside0ut 04-16-2008 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by SmoothOnTop (Post 365848)
Are you sure he/she was YV?

YV/ZV doesn't provide crew meals.

Most pilots loose 15-20 pounds working 20 days of reserve in 28...

LOL this is so true. I lost almost 15 pounds working at Mesa, reduced rest overnights and being broke all the time.

Then I came to RAH and gained it all back, true story.

Outlaw2097 04-16-2008 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by WhizWheel (Post 365093)
I've got $15 in cash I was saving for van driver tips for the month. Should I???

Sure. Ive got some change on my desk. I say everyone who is interested go in, we make an LLC, and the LLC purchases MAG.

And now that I think about it...its not so much as a hostile takeover as it is empancipation...

And yes, I have spent way too much time thinking about this...way too much...

N2rotation 04-17-2008 03:40 AM


Originally Posted by inside0ut (Post 366240)
LOL this is so true. I lost almost 15 pounds working at Mesa, reduced rest overnights and being broke all the time.

Then I came to RAH and gained it all back, true story.

Very true story. My friends used to look at me when I did time at Mesa and claimed I didn't look good. I lost weight, felt miserable and exploited by the devil JO himself.

Feelin great now at XJT, feeling really sorry every time I hear Air Shuttle on the radio.

ERJ Driver 04-17-2008 06:19 AM


Originally Posted by tpersuit (Post 365013)
It would suck to lose your job, but if you work at Mesa, for the most part, I think you will be far better of in the long run.

Yea, there is a little light at the end of the tunnel... the prospect of life without a MAG stump up my... :D;):rolleyes:


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