Mesaba adjusting -900 and SF34 vacancies

[EmeliaE]

Right, but we aren't talking about a merit-based system. It's seniority based. If you have enough time and enough seniority, then you get the chance to go to upgrade training. Then it is up to you to pass.

Right on! That's what I meant. For instance, you just can't get to be a Heart Surgeon or a Plastic/Orthopaedic Surgeon because you're the most senior and the 'opening' is posted.

In aviation, that's the curse. If you're senior, you get a shot. My upgrading captain mucked up his whole check ride, but since he's been there for over 20 years, the examiner, who also is a company pilot, and knows him, let so many things slide. What a joke!

 

[EmeliaE]

That's what I mean bro. Just b/c your seniority can hold it and you have the mins it doesn't mean you will pass. At least at Mesaba I have seen that Line Check airmen are outstanding. They don't just look at your flying, but at what of person you are. If you airman ship sucks and attitude sucks, then it doesn't matter how good you can do a steep turn. At least that's what I've experienced, and seen at Mesaba.

I guess then you 'have not' seen much then at Mesaba!

 

[flap operator]

Care to elaborate Emelia? Are you saying the LCAs suck?

 

[callowayhd]

i applied there, hope to hear something soon

i heard from a reliable source they are getting 36 more crj's and some Q 400's

 

[OUPilot]

those q400's are mx pigs. just ask the horizon guys/gals.

 

[Limeyflyer]

The Rumors have been running rampant at XJ lately. I will believe it when I see it. Don't believe everything you hear around the crew rooms

 

[avrorj-85]

The Rumors have been running rampant at XJ lately. I will believe it when I see it. Don't believe everything you hear around the crew rooms

That is very true, Limey. Don't believe the one about new planes until you see them roll on the property. However, after being here at XJ for 9 years I am just glad that all of what I am hearing are "happy" rumors instead of the ones that contain anything concerning furloughs, bankruptcies, or the company shutting down. We will get plenty of those the next time we are in contract negotiations. Enjoy the good times while they are here, no matter how the rumors end up...

Just my .02 worth.

 

[Flybet3]

I guess then you 'have not' seen much then at Mesaba!

No one is perfect. But at least the ones I know, and have worked with have been great and very professional.....Oh yeah, and kiss my left nut EMA!

 

[Gr82Aviate]

Right on! That's what I meant. For instance, you just can't get to be a Heart Surgeon or a Plastic/Orthopaedic Surgeon because you're the most senior and the 'opening' is posted.

In aviation, that's the curse. If you're senior, you get a shot. My upgrading captain mucked up his whole check ride, but since he's been there for over 20 years, the examiner, who also is a company pilot, and knows him, let so many things slide. What a joke!

You have crewmembers that have taken "over 20 years" to upgrade???

 

[WMUSIGPI]

The only reliable rumor is that I will be called once again, and assigned another day of ready reserve tomorrow.... What a crock!