Delta screws over Mesaba Pilots compared to Compass

[crj567]

PM sent. I'd appreciate it if you would retract your statement about "DL dad's sperm" upon receipt considering what you previously asserted.

I would appreciate putting a bullet through the head of your little green dancing avatar!

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

I would appreciate putting a bullet through the head of your little green dancing avatar!

I've tried. But the constant bricks through the windows and threats to my family require me to keep him up.

 

[AvroJockey]

They had to draw the line somewhere. And congrats on your safety record. Mesa can claim that too.

I don't know how long you've been around flyin' shiny jets, but Mesaba is NOT Mesa. Mesaba (R.I.P.) has the best pilot group I've ever flown with. That includes NetJets and an European Airline. Top notch aviators, with few exceptions, and a training department that rivaled major carriers.

Mesaba got the raw end of the stick here, indeed. It sucks, but they all need to deal with it and move on. But to say Mesaba has substandard quality control shows a severe lack of professionalism. In fact, when Delta started a codeshare with NWA, they audited Mesaba. That audit included jump seat observations and training department assessments. Mesaba passed with very high marks.

To imply Compass Pilots are superior to Mesaba because of a screening process is complete BS, and anyone with that in mind is suffering from severe hubris. Consequently, I applied to Compass during my impending furlough at NetJets. I have over 8,000 in mostly turbine 121 airplanes, loads of jet PIC time (including flying in the EU), 121 Instructor time, and a perfect aviation record (Though I did have a kidney stone once...my one blemish). I was never even called for an interview.

 

[AvroJockey]

I know back in 2000 and 2001, alot of former mesaba guys/girls were hired by NWA. Your statement is untrue.

But ironically they are all now junior to a 2008 Delta newhire.

 

[Speedtape]

Less than 100 mesaba pilots will be able to flow compared to Compass's entire list. Thanks Delta for showing your true colors.

They don't owe you anything! If you want to work for them, APPLY! It might be faster than a flowthrough.

 

[mesaba13]

Avrojockey-sorry about the furlough! What are you planning on doing in the meantime?

 

[Twisted Mind]

Remember the flow was never about helping regional pilots. It is always about protecting main line jobs.

 

[andyd]

kinda true, it was not set up to protect mainline jobs....those CPS seats WERE mainline NWA jobs stolen during BK and given to CPS. The flow was a concession negotiated by the NWA MEC to provide further furlough protection for those left on property. Let there be no misunderstanding....ALL the CPS seats were original NWA seats. ALL CPS newhires took the job with full knowledge that they could be furloughed at anytime for a flowdown. They are now being rewarded, and rightly so imho, with the promised flow-up. Kudo's to all coming to DAL next year, I look forward to flying with you. We now have so many bases to choose from., don't chase equipment and commute...bid close to home on anything you can hold and sit reserve from home if you can!

 

[bri5150]

ALL the CPS seats were original NWA seats.

Isn't this true for ALL regional airlines? They were all mainline seats at some point.

 

[DrewBlows]

Isn't this true for ALL regional airlines? They were all mainline seats at some point.

Yes, but NWALPA actually got something for the seats. It wasn't much, but flow down is better than nothing.