What do you all think?

[PilotChapin]

Hey guys/gals I have an upcoming interview with Mesaba for a Street Captain position. I'm currently flying for Eagle, obviously the upgrade is a bit longer but with the current negotiations coming up things might get better. I live in base with eagle, it's nice to go home and not have to commute. But at the same time I would like to finally be able to build some 121 PIC.
I really enjoy working for eagle, a side from the long upgrade eagle is a pretty good place to work, the crew are great and I enjoy the OK QOL I have right now, even on reserve it's not bad.
What do you guys think? If offered the job at Mesaba should I take it, or just hang out at eagle. I would surely like the fact that I'm going to make more money at Mesaba, and like I said the 121 PIC is appealing. But at the same time I know that now a days to really get somewhere outside of the regionals you have to know someone at the Majors. And well....I really dont know anyone, so I'm just a bit curious. Has anyone here faced this dilema? What did you do? Did it work out in the long run? Any input from some of you guys would be nice.

 

[Flybet3]

Hey guys/gals I have an upcoming interview with Mesaba for a Street Captain position. I'm currently flying for Eagle, obviously the upgrade is a bit longer but with the current negotiations coming up things might get better. I live in base with eagle, it's nice to go home and not have to commute. But at the same time I would like to finally be able to build some 121 PIC.
I really enjoy working for eagle, a side from the long upgrade eagle is a pretty good place to work, the crew are great and I enjoy the OK QOL I have right now, even on reserve it's not bad.
What do you guys think? If offered the job at Mesaba should I take it, or just hang out at eagle. I would surely like the fact that I'm going to make more money at Mesaba, and like I said the 121 PIC is appealing. But at the same time I know that now a days to really get somewhere outside of the regionals you have to know someone at the Majors. And well....I really dont know anyone, so I'm just a bit curious. Has anyone here faced this dilema? What did you do? Did it work out in the long run? Any input from some of you guys would be nice.

I'm sure you're not the only one with this issue chump. I too have an upcoming interview with them. It's hard to say what will happen at eagle bro. I just hope that whatever has to happen happens fast!! I dont wanna kick my self on the a$$ later! When are you interviewing bro. PM me.

 

[Ridgeback]

Anyone that uses the terms CHUMP and the word BRO more than once in a paragraph will NOT fit in at Mesaba, they have a very professional and respected pilot group...

 

[WSurf]

Anyone that uses the terms CHUMP and the word BRO more than once in a paragraph will NOT fit in at Mesaba, they have a very professional and respected pilot group...

Now thats a good one!!

 

[WWEfan]

Hey guys/gals I have an upcoming interview with Mesaba for a Street Captain position. I'm currently flying for Eagle, obviously the upgrade is a bit longer but with the current negotiations coming up things might get better. I live in base with eagle, it's nice to go home and not have to commute. But at the same time I would like to finally be able to build some 121 PIC.
I really enjoy working for eagle, a side from the long upgrade eagle is a pretty good place to work, the crew are great and I enjoy the OK QOL I have right now, even on reserve it's not bad.
What do you guys think? If offered the job at Mesaba should I take it, or just hang out at eagle. I would surely like the fact that I'm going to make more money at Mesaba, and like I said the 121 PIC is appealing. But at the same time I know that now a days to really get somewhere outside of the regionals you have to know someone at the Majors. And well....I really dont know anyone, so I'm just a bit curious. Has anyone here faced this dilema? What did you do? Did it work out in the long run? Any input from some of you guys would be nice.

I don't think you would make a very good captain if you are on here looking for career advice! Captains need to know how to make good decisions and listening to flight info types is not very smart. You should be given a check ride as an F/O for even posting such an absurd post!

 

[Flybet3]

Anyone that uses the terms CHUMP and the word BRO more than once in a paragraph will NOT fit in at Mesaba, they have a very professional and respected pilot group...

Typical regional forum answer. Instead of answering Pilotchapins question you get on here and try to make your self seem like a big man and "professional". You dont even know me chump. Typical 15 year old answe on flight info.

 

[Flybet3]

I don't think you would make a very good captain if you are on here looking for career advice! Captains need to know how to make good decisions and listening to flight info types is not very smart. You should be given a check ride as an F/O for even posting such an absurd post!

Hey chapin, I hate to say it my good man. But that's what you get for posting on the regional board. I love it how these guys almost tell you that you cant fly an ILS just for asking a question.

Asking for some professional advice from EXPERIENCED guys says nothing about your work ethic or pilot skills. Your comment really does show how much of a dumba$$ you really are and how much of a TOOL you must be.

 

[PilotChapin]

Oooooh my goodness! It never fails to amaze me that the first response is usually from tools that think that they are better than everyone else.

Oh hey flybet, yeah you'll never survive at Mesaba since you use those words. I'm sure these guys never EEVER say any bad words or have a bad attitude. Amazing.

 

[willNOTfly4free]

My vote goes towards going to Mesaba as a Captain. You'll probably have a low QOL for a while as more senior FO's upgrade after your hire date. But you'll build that all important TPIC more quickly, so you can get hired at a major airline within a reasonable amount of time. After all, isn't that why you're at a regional now?

 

[ACT700]

Anyone that uses the terms CHUMP and the word BRO more than once in a paragraph will NOT fit in at Mesaba, they have a very professional and respected pilot group...

...so respected-it shows in how much they pay you!!!

Hey, to all you "professionals" getting paid "professional" wages: Is there a crew line at the welfare office, or do you chumps have to stand in line with everybody else?

 

[Flybet3]

...so respected-it shows in how much they pay you!!!

Hey, to all you "professionals" getting paid "professional" wages: Is there a crew line at the welfare office, or do you chumps have to stand in line with everybody else?

Daaaaamn! Oh no he didn't! :blush:
Daaang bro. I like you. If you're ever in the Dallas are call me up or PM me, and I will buy you a round of beers! I'm not joking! PEACE.

 

[ACT700]

Daaaaamn! Oh no he didn't! :blush:
Daaang bro. I like you. If you're ever in the Dallas are call me up or PM me, and I will buy you a round of beers! I'm not joking! PEACE.

I get down there every once in a while, and yes, I do drink beer.

Mmmm, free beeeer...

 

[jergar999]

What's your interview date? I am thinking of leaving a comfortable but incredibly slow and boring 135 job and throwing my hat in the 121 ring as well. I interview on the 16th.

 

[svcta]

What equipment are they hiring in to?

 

[jergar999]

What equipment are they hiring in to?

I know they are hiring into the Saab. I have heard rumors that the RJ is a possibility as well, but H.R. wouldn't comfirm that on the phone and I honestly have no real internal knowledge of Mesaba's contract.

 

[rumrnr78]

PilotChapin- It stinks to commute but you need the PIC time! The regionals are not careers. I wish they were in a way but my last employer took 5 1/2 years to settle a contract. They have 15 or so year payscales but they don't want you there that long!
Anyway, don't sell your self short!! You will get the career you want! Don't take a short cut (like GoJet) or step on anyone's toes. You have contacts out there that you just don't realize!
As a regional puke I got a sweet corporate gig with no internal recs or contact. Just Faxed the C.P. in the blind! I am home so much I keep volunteering for a trip, ha,ha.
Get your PIC, keep positive and help others. You will be amazed at the results.

Cheers-rum

 

[Flybet3]

PilotChapin- It stinks to commute but you need the PIC time! The regionals are not careers. I wish they were in a way but my last employer took 5 1/2 years to settle a contract. They have 15 or so year payscales but they don't want you there that long!
Anyway, don't sell your self short!! You will get the career you want! Don't take a short cut (like GoJet) or step on anyone's toes. You have contacts out there that you just don't realize!
As a regional puke I got a sweet corporate gig with no internal recs or contact. Just Faxed the C.P. in the blind! I am home so much I keep volunteering for a trip, ha,ha.
Get your PIC, keep positive and help others. You will be amazed at the results.

Cheers-rum

That was some very very very good advice. Take notes Chapin!

 

[refplusnone]

My buddies are saying all hiring is for the Saab. CRJ would be achievable in a decent time though.

If my vote counts I'd say go for the street hire Captain slot. Building SIC time will not help much in getting to the next step.

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[Flybet3]

My buddies are saying all hiring is for the Saab. CRJ would be achievable in a decent time though.

If my vote counts I'd say go for the street hire Captain slot. Building SIC time will not help much in getting to the next step.

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I agree. Are you flying at Empire?

 

[refplusnone]

Are you flying at Empire?

Yup. Into my third year.

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