ASA UAX Performance

[Medeco]

Why dont one of you write BH and ask him why he isnt giving IAD the support it needs?

 

[79%N1]

Why dont one of you write BH and ask him why he isnt giving IAD the support it needs?

Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah........

Thank you for all you do!

 

[OCP]

Why dont one of you write BH and ask him why he isnt giving IAD the support it needs?

It needs another spare and more mechanics in IAD.

Oh and actually staffing BOTH bases wouldn't hurt either.

 

[79%N1]

More than mechanics, the problem is no parts. That is what they have told me. You can have a huge staff of mechanics, but there are no parts up there so they can't fix anything.

 

[OCP]

More than mechanics, the problem is no parts. That is what they have told me. You can have a huge staff of mechanics, but there are no parts up there so they can't fix anything.

Yeah... Ish... but I've had a LONG time waiting for a mechanic to come to the AC and then sign something off, not because it was something that we couldn't go with, but because I couldn't sign it off. Needed a mechanic to do it. After about 10pm (this night) there was 1 there, and 3 AC down.

 

[spudskier]

More than mechanics, the problem is no parts. That is what they have told me. You can have a huge staff of mechanics, but there are no parts up there so they can't fix anything.

Parts and hangar space! Anything big that needs to be done indoors has to go down to CAE or ATL... they're running IAD on bare bones nickel and dimeing (sp?) everything and UAX peeps are gonna notice.

Lines suck, airplanes suck, no parts, mechanics are run ragged, not enough mechanics, not enough pilots...

 

[79%N1]

Bingo! So the next time an airline has flying to award, what are the chance ASA gets any after this??? Our big chance to branch out into another partner, and this is how we handle it????? Way to go!

 

[Baronman]

Bingo! So the next time an airline has flying to award, what are the chance ASA gets any after this??? Our big chance to branch out into another partner, and this is how we handle it????? Way to go!

The chances are just fine. THere are plenty of airlines with less than stellar performance who've been awarded contracts. Colgan for instance, not great numbers, a crash yet still get additional flying.

XJT had great numbers, yet CAL cut us...too expenshive (in Larry's words).

 

[JumpersAway]

The ALPA board is internal to ASA pilots, and its where it should be posted, not anonymous for the public to see.

The public already knows our performance is aweful.........all you have to do is book as a passenger on one of our UEX flights and you get first hand knowledge for yourself. This system has turned into a MASSIVE embarassment. The passengers hate us, the gate agents hate us, and the management at United has to be noticing.

Actually, I don't think we are understaffed in Dulles.....in fact, I think we have PLENTY of pilots, or may be overstaffed. They are able to take pilots from our BROKEN airplanes and reroute them on the ones that work. Simply brilliant- down half the fleet and you have twice the pilots you truly need!

 

[777forever]

ASA has now missed their Level A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z performance goals. For the 1st time since Mesa got the boot UAL management has to pull out the Greek Alphabet performance level goals! You guys think we'll make our Level Zeta goal?

 

[BOX OFFICE]

You guys don't get it. The airlines make public lip service about quality but really all they care about is who's cheapest.

You're also forgetting that SkyWest Inc. secured this flying with an $88 million dollar loan to UAL at 11% interest over 5 years. ASA isn't going anywhere!

 

[79%N1]

ASA's not going anywhere. But, they probably will turn all UALX flying over to the new ERJ side, pulling out the 14 CRJ's.

 

[rene]

Quit Bashing Mesa

Is a complete embarrassment to the company. For Dec we missed our A, B, and C performance levels. That is Mesa like performance. Are we not maintaining these planes well enough that they keep breaking the way the are? Our 'performance sucks because of ATL' argument has gone out the window. Hopefully its just a case of one bad month.

For the record Mesa has achieved "Triple - A" performance on UAL for 7 of the last 8 months. The performance categories are: UP scrores, D-0 and CCF.

Mesa according to the DOT is also the #1 regional in fewest complaints, fewest mishandled bags, and arrivals within 14 minutes. They have achieved this performance for 9 of the last 12 months.

Oh, and by the way Mesa has been the number 1 carrier for Airways for 20 of the past 24 months.

So, please quit bashing Mesa, they are a top performing regional airline and have been for over a year.

 

[CX880]

I can't belive no one has said it yet. Mesa sucks

 

[BoilerUP]

Does Mesa/Freedom have ACARS, or do they call their own times?

 

[79%N1]

..............and how much do you get paid?

 

[johnpeace]

..............and how much do you get paid?

Better still, what's your share price?

 

[COOPERVANE]

But hey, call us on time and fly fast

 

[JumpersAway]

Of the four aircraft we are able to keep flying at any one time, two of them don't have ACARS.....................

Many of these issues are due to stupid maintenance issues too. Wrote up the #2 FCC inbound to Dulles. They (maintenance) take the #2 FCC, pull it out, and swap and re-rack it with the #1 FCC. The crew that took the aircraft from me flies it to NYC and what happens??? Gee- the number 1 FCC fails, and maintenance control gets ticked because we have an airplane stuck in NYC!

Downed an airplane after the pressure relief valve popped out 5 times in two days. Maintenance wanted me to fly the aircraft back to Dulles to repack the plug again........Gee- do we really think it's an issue with the blow out plug packing???? Finally, they figured out it was something more serious and down the airplane- cancelled two flights right there!

I'm beginning to think we have 10 "helpers" and one actual A&P in Columbia. Our maintenance folks in IAD are great- but they don't have the parts to do the job they are trying to accomplish. We need parts and a hangar in Dulles, not CAE. The aircraft are falling apart, and our people just don't have the resources to keep them flying!

 

[rene]

Does Mesa/Freedom have ACARS, or do they call their own times?

Freedom no longer exists and yes all UAL aircraft are equipped with ACAR's.

 

[rene]

..............and how much do you get paid?

As a 10 year Captain and Ck Airman, my 2010 W2 will report $139,000. That is after my 401 K contribution.

Mesa also has very competitive pilot pay. Also, the BK process is almost over and no pay concessions?

I almost hate reading these posts because many of you are so immature.

 

[79%N1]

As a 10 year Captain and Ck Airman, my 2010 W2 will report $139,000. That is after my 401 K contribution.

Mesa also has very competitive pilot pay. Also, the BK process is almost over and no pay concessions?

I almost hate reading these posts because many of you are so immature.

Riiiight! So at 10th Captain rate, assuming your highest piece of equipment CRJ900, which is $80/hr according to APC, you have worked 1,737 hours this year!!! Way to go! You have sure been a busy bee! (Or is that not legal, feasble or believable?)

BTW, Mesa's compensation is reaaal competitive, when as a 9th year ASA Captain, I make $77/hr or $3/hr less than a 10th year 900 Captain at Mesa! (And $8/hr more than a Mesa 9th year 50 seat Captain)

I almost hate reading these posts because many of you are such liars!

 

[CX880]

As a 10 year Captain and Ck Airman, my 2010 W2 will report $139,000. That is after my 401 K contribution.

Mesa also has very competitive pilot pay. Also, the BK process is almost over and no pay concessions?

I almost hate reading these posts because many of you are so immature.

That's questionable. I know a senior guy there been there probably more than you. Training/management pilot etc. he barely clears 100k.

 

[Jetjockey]

This is an internet message board............it has to be true. I read it.

 

[COOPERVANE]

Riiiight! So at 10th Captain rate, assuming your highest piece of equipment CRJ900, which is $80/hr according to APC, you have worked 1,737 hours this year!!! Way to go! You have sure been a busy bee! (Or is that not legal, feasble or believable?)

BTW, Mesa's compensation is reaaal competitive, when as a 9th year ASA Captain, I make $77/hr or $3/hr less than a 10th year 900 Captain at Mesa! (And $8/hr more than a Mesa 9th year 50 seat Captain)

I almost hate reading these posts because many of you are such liars!

Maybe ck airmen at Mesa get 140 hours per month...........

HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHahahahahahahahahahahah

 

[jetfueljunkey]

Is a complete embarrassment to the company. For Dec we missed our A, B, and C performance levels. That is Mesa like performance. Are we not maintaining these planes well enough that they keep breaking the way the are? Our 'performance sucks because of ATL' argument has gone out the window. Hopefully its just a case of one bad month.

Just FYI... mesa has been AAA performance in UAL system.. Kepp up the great work ASA...