Aloha Airlines to cease passenger operations March 31

[Jim Smyth]

Best wishes sent for the Aloha Pilots.

 

[johnsonrod]

I considered applying to Aloha a few years back after taking an Aloha flight from California to Maui. I was very impressed with the operation and the crew. This is a shame and I wish everyone luck.

 

[atafan]

I've been through 3 bankruptcies and maybe looking at 4, I feel your pain.

Aloha Airlines, a very proud tradition and unique history. Hang in there brothers and sisters, it isn't over yet.

We may be in line together, I'd be honored.

Good luck to us all!

 

[skyslug]

Doesn't UAL have a percentage ownership/equity stake in Aloha?

I've met some Aloha folks during the years and I wish you guys all the best! I'm sorry this had to happen to you.

 

[Dumb Pilot]

When we taxi by you folks in HNL, you always make a point to waive at us (Hawaiian also) that is the true spirit of Aloha. The best of luck my friends

 

[JFReservist]

I will miss seeing you guys doing the channel visual while holding short of 8L. Hickam/HNL will never be the same.

Truly sorry for you all. God bless.

JAFR

 

[Gear Down]

What a shame. Good luck to the Aloha Group. We can only hope Mesa will go away and end soon.

Make
Everyone
Seriously
Angry

 

[bailey3083]

J.O is not done yet! He will keep trying to run Hawiian out of business so he owns the market.He has also started his own little airline over in China which is lowering the bar for people looking to do contract work overseas.

 

[Freight Dog]

Thank you all for well wishes.

I know that many of you know some of us. This is a very small industry indeed.

Most of us are looking for other jobs. You can help us by passing resolutions within your unions to offer furloughed Aloha pilots preferential interviews, or pass any job leads.

As for me, I'll try to find local work in 91/135 world. I know many corporate operators are somewhat biased against airline guys, so if I can't find any work, I'll definitely take you up on your offer, PCL - ATL is a much shorter commute than HNL.

Thank you all very much!

 

[bleagle]

Just got this e.mail


Mesa Air Group has incredible pilot opportunities for Captains and First Officers in our Canadair Regional Jet and Dash 8 fleet. We offer exceptional career advancement opportunities, a great Work/Life Balance, competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. Best of all…travel for FREE anywhere we fly! Currently we are accepting applications for both street Captains AND First Officer positions. Slots are limited so please apply online ASAP!!
Our first ground school class for street Captains is April 7, 2008 (both equipment). Our next class is being determined at this very moment.
CAPTAIN* REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have previous airline experience
• CRJ: 3500 hours total time with 500 hours jet time
• DHC-8: ATP minimums
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
• Current FAA First Class Medical certificate
• Instrument current and proficient
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Current passport
• At least 21 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States of America
• Willing to relocate
• Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
• High school diploma or GED
FIRST OFFICER REQUIREMENTS:
• 500 hours Total Time
• 100 hours Multi Engine Time, Fixed Wing
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
• Current FAA First Class Medical certificate
• Instrument current and proficient
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Current passport
• At least 21 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States of America
• Willing to relocate
• Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
• High school diploma or GED
*Captain applicants with a CRJ type rating could be eligible for a $5000 Sign-on Bonus!
For more information about our immediate pilot opportunities or to fill out an online application, please visit:
www.mesa-air.com/pilots.asp

Dang.....this e.mail was sent to me at 20 minutes ago... almost 1 hr and 30 minutes from the Aloha announcement.

 

[Two Feathers]

That's downright wrong!

Sorry to everyone at Aloha. Lots of good folks there.

 

[hockeypilot44]

So did I. This was my response:

Please stop e-mailing me. Mesa is a disgrace to my profession. I would rather shoot myself in the head than work as a Mesa captain yet alone first officer. I hope your company goes out of business for the sake of myself and my colleagues. Mesa will not be missed. Jonathon Ornstein should be in jail. I have no respect for anyone that would lower themselves to Mesa standards.

Sincerely,

XXXXX

 

[T-prop]

If only Aloha had enough time and money to take Mesa to court. It would be Mesa that would be shutting their doors.

I hope to see the day that Mesa burns.

 

[RJLooser]

mesa sucks

what he said.

 

[PlaneDrvr]

If only Aloha had enough time and money to take Mesa to court. It would be Mesa that would be shutting their doors.

I hope to see the day that Mesa burns.

The court case will most certainly go forward, unfortunately too late right now for Aloha. However, considering HAL got $80 million from JO (short for JackOff)/Mesa, for being damaged 'financially' with any hope, since Aloha was not only damaged financially, but 'forced out of business' hopefully the judgement will be BIG$$$$$. Maybe enough to finally force Mesa OUT OF BUSINESS, for good. Will be the Only thing good to come out of all of this. Again, Hopefully.

Best of Luck to all of the Aloha Pilots, a sad day for a real 'Class Act.'

Oh yeah, almost forgot to say, "F$%k mesa"

DA

 

[MJG]

If it helps, word on the street is that Mesa only has anywhere from 4 days to 30 days operating cash on hand themselves.

They had over 50% pilot attrition last year, 53% of that number were Captains.

I don't think they're going to last much longer themselves which is why this is such a shame for AQ.

In 2005 while vacationing on Maui, my wife and I were in this little general store in Hana and I saw a newspaper headline the stopped me in my tracks. The headline that day was "Mesa to bring jobs to Hawaii with new airline".

Ironicly that article was very positive that this would be a good thing for Hawaii. Wonder what the headline from that same paper is today?

 

[buckeyes95]

I used to think that Mesa was such a sh*t bag carrier because the pilots kept moving on to better jobs. I don't think that anymore. There is no where to go. They are stuck where they are at. They have no reason to continue to set the bar lower and lower and continue to put fellow pilots out of work. Mesa pilots, its time for you to stand up for yourself. You are not helping yourself by putting other carriers out of business. Maybe other carriers pilots need to start denying these clowns the jump seat as an incentive. Right now, Mesa pilots are scabs in my book.

 

[CaptSeth]

Mesa is on the endangered species list right now, they are too heavily weighted with 50 seat RJ's. I predict Chapter 11 by December.

 

[Mookie]

After aloha wins their settlement, take $1 million of the settlement, and throw the biggest f'n party right in front of Mesa HQ. and at the end of the night...get everyone together and do a "full moon", take a pic, frame it, have everyone sign it, and send it to JO with the header "JO...u can kiss our asses..."

really sux for you guys. our etops guy is former aloha and is a cool guy. i'm sure he's indicative of the pilot group. hopefully you guys will fall on your feet.

Mookie

 

[whymeworry?]

The way Hawaii works, I would imagine J.O. nor ny of his family will ever be safe there. In fact, I surmise he will need full-time security detail forhis entire family even in California for many years to come. Hawaiians don't take this kind of stuff too lightly. Actually, they don't take much too lightly.