Mesaba Interview
10-29-2008 | 09:16 AM
#23
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10-29-2008 | 12:31 PM
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It took me roughly 3 to 4 weeks to receive an interview with Mesaba after applying. I have 900/30hrs. I have a non-aviation degree and I'm a CFI, CFII. I'm really looking forward to the interview especially since I'm on the verge of meeting their requirements. I'm not sure how I pulled it off and what they're looking for, but I'm not complaining.
10-29-2008 | 12:37 PM
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[QUOTE=Max Glide;488016]
In my opinion, that's great to hear! Times are obviously tough in the aviation community and the last thing people need are other individuals with a sour attitude especially right out of training!
Times are less important then being a decent person who we can get along with on a four day trip. Yes, if you can't fly the airplane you will fail training. However, that is a small minority of people and the training department is great. Just be honest and humble, be yourself (as many others have said) don't try to impress the interviewers, relax and you will be what they are looking for. If you are a know-it-all d-bag then you will not get the call.[/quote]
Also, in the above case, if you fall through the cracks and make it to the ground school, sim, and IOE; you may be asked to leave while you're on the line. Like two in my class. Yep, various captains complained about the new hires' attitudes and they were both asked to leave within a month after completing IOE.
Also, when in the ground school, be very respectful to the Instructor: they know much more than most of us will ever know. This summer, one new hire, very young guy, was rude to the instructor; he was asked to pack up that very afternoon.
Good luck in training.
Max
Also, in the above case, if you fall through the cracks and make it to the ground school, sim, and IOE; you may be asked to leave while you're on the line. Like two in my class. Yep, various captains complained about the new hires' attitudes and they were both asked to leave within a month after completing IOE.
Also, when in the ground school, be very respectful to the Instructor: they know much more than most of us will ever know. This summer, one new hire, very young guy, was rude to the instructor; he was asked to pack up that very afternoon.
Good luck in training.
Max
10-29-2008 | 02:00 PM
#28
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I want to ask a serious question here and no FLAME intended. I received a phone call from Mesaba about interviewing with them , and I'm having trouble wrapping my head around the financial issue. How does one walk in to a job where even after four years as an F/O your guarantee pay is only going to gross you just over 30K a year. Now I'm sure that if you hold a line you will work > the 75 hr. minimum, but that's a long time to be that poor. What are upgrade times looking like right now? Everyone I've talked to seems to love Mesaba, and I'm not trying to put the company down...I'm just uninformed I suppose. I guess I should ask how often do people break garauntee especially now with this hiring boom, I can imagine there will be a significant number of pilots sitting reserve.
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Halp,
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10-29-2008 | 08:13 PM
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