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Wink , 01-19-2017 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LineUp and Hate

In good faith I can say that new hires are not being lied to. Big things are on the horizon including more planes, bases, and a possible partnership with a flow to a long haul international low cost carrier.

Dear god, please tell me Mesa isn't starting a flow to NAI.

#2202

Duct Mon , 01-19-2017 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysafterburn

You're absolutely right. I do make 22.18/hr first year, but with my bonus I can assure you I will be making much more. With the high attrition rate, current upgrade time is around 2 years. I'll be making $65/hr. Plus, I'll be able to do some recruitment and receive bonus money on top of that. In my 3rd year I'll be breaking even with most major pilots I know. Numbers don't lie, it's all in the math.

You're right, numbers don't lie. Upgrade with current attrition is 3.5 to 5 years. There are currently over 150 FO's who have the quals to upgrade. With more qualifying every month. If you're a high 55 number on the seniority list you'll see an upgrade at the 5 year mark. But fortunately for you there are smarter FO's who quit and goto another regional with better pay, QOL, benefits and truely a 2 year upgrade.

#2203

alwaysafterburn , 01-19-2017 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wink

Dear god, please tell me Mesa isn't starting a flow to NAI.

A flow with NAI? Is that Norwegian who flies the 787? If our pilot group could solidify a flow with them, that would be huge. I know a lot of pilots who dream to fly that plane, including myself.

#2204

Rmk1991 , 01-19-2017 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysafterburn

Good sir, I'm not a recruiter, although I wouldn't mind joining the Mesa recruiters and someday if the situation presents itself. Mesa has allowed me to follow my dreams. Pay shouldn't be a deciding factor on the status of a company. We get to do what we love and that should be enough. It's all about what you make of it and I'm loving life, and Mesa currently. Just think, when you were building time to get to the airlines I'm sure you would have paid money for flight time. Now WE get paid to fly. How can you complain?

This type of attitude is literally the reason pay rates are the way they are today. I mean screw it, we love flying SO MUCH why don't we just all pay our employers for letting us fly super shiny jets?? This guy is either a genuine moron or a troll who is good at what he/she does.

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MikeGolf , 01-19-2017 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alwaysafterburn

A flow with NAI? Is that Norwegian who flies the 787? If our pilot group could solidify a flow with them, that would be huge. I know a lot of pilots who dream to fly that plane, including myself.

Are you for real ?

#2206

Air Stang 7 , 01-19-2017 08:42 PM

Nonsense Spewer

A recruiter at Great Lakes said they might start flying the 747 with a year 1 FO making $23/hr and if I take the job now I'll be 1st in line to upgrade to the 74 when it starts flying in as early as a year. I seriously hope it happens, I'd love to fly the queen of the skies!

#2207

BeatNavy , 01-19-2017 10:17 PM

Covfefe

Good lord. I hope vagabond makes you guys start a Mesa 4.0 with all this trolling.

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alwaysafterburn , 01-20-2017 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeGolf

Are you for real ?

Pilot progression takes time. Starting my career at an older age I won't be given the same amount of time to reach the top like most. A potential job at NAI would allow me to fly some heavy metal before I retire. We all have dreams, I respect yours whatever they may be. So please don't infringe on mine.

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msprj2 , 01-20-2017 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by alwaysafterburn

What are you a millennial in an old mans body?

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EjetTaxi , 01-20-2017 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alwaysafterburn

Hahaha he's lying dude cmon. Any guy who takes a position at NAI would no longer be welcome at any US carrier bc of obvious reasons. Especially a legacy.