MESA PILOTS... (furlough) question from a newbie

[N4niner206]

Well guys,

Talked to someone in training today, and was given a very honest answer as far as keeping current. I was told that they didn't expect much, maybe just an hour or two a month to show that Im still interested and that I can still fly an airplane. Basically, was told to do my best and not to worry too much about it. I guess that was somewhat good news.

Regarding going to another airline... I would LOVE to... but airlines that WERE interested are no longer, since I no longer have a "ton" of time in the last six months, like I did before I was given a Mesa class date. For example, ExpressJet finally called me, but later cancelled my interview date due to this issue (which I can respect). Trust me, I wouldnt hesitate to go somewhere else... I'd be gone in a heartbeat. Im still trying.

So now, I think my best bet may be to just bite the bullet... get in credit card debt and flight instruct til either Mesa calls, or until I can attract another airline/company. At this point I can't think of any other ideas.

 

[generaltso]

Maybe strap one on and work for Home depot or something while you are part time flight instructing?

 

[N4niner206]

Think thats the plan. Besides, Home Depot pays better anyway!! Hey General, love your chicken!!!

 

[bobbysamd]

I no longer have a "ton" of time in the last six months, like I did before I was given a Mesa class date . . . .

So, get back with your school and get some time. And, keep applying.

Good luck.

 

[Vince Neil]

So now, I think my best bet may be to just bite the bullet... get in credit card debt and flight instruct til either Mesa calls, or until I can attract another airline/company. At this point I can't think of any other ideas.

N4niner,

You seem like a really solid dude, and I hate to see bad things pile up of good people. Be careful with the credit card debt. Those things can sneak up on you and put you in a ton of hurt in a hurry. That's one snowball you don't want or need rolling down the hill on you.

Things will work out in time. Things are so much easier without the debt hanging over you.

Best of luck.

Vince

 

[N4niner206]

Thanks

Thanks all. Im leaving tomorrow the looooong three-day drive across country to go back to Indiana to instruct. Got some students lined up already, even an MEI candidate, so that helps! Hopefully, we'll be back in class in mid-March like the recruiter thinks, but I can't take the risk of her being wrong. Clear the skies!!!

 

[bobbysamd]

Back home again, in Indiana

Thanks all. Im leaving tomorrow the looooong three-day drive across country to go back to Indiana to instruct. Got some students lined up already, even an MEI candidate, so that helps! Hopefully, we'll be back in class in mid-March like the recruiter thinks, but I can't take the risk of her being wrong. Clear the skies!!!

Smart move. Good thinking on your part.

Good luck with your students.

 

[C601]

N4niner206

Good things happen sooner or later to good people, you sound like one of them.......

 

[328dude]

Even though your on probation typically a year after employment, your union rep can file a grevience on your behalf over this issue. They can also file a MEC level grevience on behalf of the four of you.

 

[Weasil]

What a shi*ty story! At PSA we hired people and then made them wait for several months before going through training but they were getting paid the whole time! Unless you are furloughed or give your two weeks notice then you should be still collecting your pay guarantee it would seem to me. But what do I know..... man good luck to you.

 

[Dodge]

N4,
My advice would be to look for another carrier to call home.

In the meantime, get a contract and read what the furlough section has to say. Mesa has to follow the language for you too, if you were given a hire date and were paid.

Stay on ALPA. Senority integrity is one of their biggest battle cries.

Best of luck to ya.

 

[N4niner206]

Thanks

Thanks for the advice everyone!

Im on my way back to Indiana to instruct. My plan is to do some instructing until I have my "recent" time up enough that I can interview at other airlines. I guess worst case scenario, is I end up having to wait to get into class at Mesa. I'll let you all know what happens. Thanks again for the input, its greatly appreciated!


Cory

 

[Waitin' On LUV]

As a 10 year alpa guy I say stay as far away as possible, there's nothing worse than ALPA's "Greater Good of the Union" attitude. Sadly it's just another bureaucracy.

 

[jjetpilot]

Shoulda picked a better airline maybe?

 

[earl]

As a 10 year alpa guy I say stay as far away as possible, there's nothing worse than ALPA's "Greater Good of the Union" attitude. Sadly it's just another bureaucracy.

You better change your name soon, ay??? Shouldn't it be Luv Waitin On ME

earl