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03-15-2017 | 08:57 PM
#6282
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From: On the right hand side
It's the management. I'm sure they have a great pilot group, but from the top down the approach is to save a penny over spending two that could save a dollar.
So pilots trying to gain experience they need for a legacy go with hopes of quick advancement, only to realize why the turnover is so high.
It's similar to low tier convenience store vs working at a Costco. Both will pay you but Costco offers 401k, dental etc.
So pilots trying to gain experience they need for a legacy go with hopes of quick advancement, only to realize why the turnover is so high.
It's similar to low tier convenience store vs working at a Costco. Both will pay you but Costco offers 401k, dental etc.
03-15-2017 | 09:09 PM
#6283
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It's the management. I'm sure they have a great pilot group, but from the top down the approach is to save a penny over spending two that could save a dollar.
So pilots trying to gain experience they need for a legacy go with hopes of quick advancement, only to realize why the turnover is so high.
It's similar to low tier convenience store vs working at a Costco. Both will pay you but Costco offers 401k, dental etc.
So pilots trying to gain experience they need for a legacy go with hopes of quick advancement, only to realize why the turnover is so high.
It's similar to low tier convenience store vs working at a Costco. Both will pay you but Costco offers 401k, dental etc.
Disclaimer: I realize the company doesn't treat pilots well and pay isn't great.
03-15-2017 | 10:55 PM
#6284
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From: Guppy Gear Slinger
Quick question about the second paragraph. Are you saying Mesa is a good place for pilots looking for a quick upgrade and progression onto a legacy? I mean anyone going to Mesa should not be lifers right? They should go in with the intention of upgrading fast and going to bigger better things fast. I think the company fully supports that idea of people getting in and out.
Disclaimer: I realize the company doesn't treat pilots well and pay isn't great.
Disclaimer: I realize the company doesn't treat pilots well and pay isn't great.
03-16-2017 | 01:04 AM
#6285
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From: On the right hand side
Quick question about the second paragraph. Are you saying Mesa is a good place for pilots looking for a quick upgrade and progression onto a legacy? I mean anyone going to Mesa should not be lifers right? They should go in with the intention of upgrading fast and going to bigger better things fast. I think the company fully supports that idea of people getting in and out.
Disclaimer: I realize the company doesn't treat pilots well and pay isn't great.
Disclaimer: I realize the company doesn't treat pilots well and pay isn't great.
Companies like that (Mesa, GoJet, Trans States) have no regard for the pilot's career progression, they only do business in the name of being cheap.
I was told early on by a legacy pilot to not fly for a shady outfit. Yes you want to build your time and advance, but not at the cost of your career.
03-16-2017 | 08:03 AM
#6286
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
This. Also many of the pilots getting employed at the worst of the bottom feeders today have no hope of ever progressing to a major. So those will be your co-workers. Enjoy. It's risky business.
03-16-2017 | 01:30 PM
#6287
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Does anybody know how they handle the translation from month to month for reserve pilots? For example if I end the month with 4 days of reserve and I bid for a reserve line with 4 days of reserve to start the next month. I can't be on reserve for 8 days.....How do they handle the translation. Are those days radomly moved? Do you get any input? Thanks!
03-16-2017 | 01:38 PM
#6288
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From: Pilot
Is there still a written exam during the interview?
03-16-2017 | 01:40 PM
#6289
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Does anybody know how they handle the translation from month to month for reserve pilots? For example if I end the month with 4 days of reserve and I bid for a reserve line with 4 days of reserve to start the next month. I can't be on reserve for 8 days.....How do they handle the translation. Are those days radomly moved? Do you get any input? Thanks!
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