Mesaba Airlines Poised for Massive Growth

[contrail67]

At Mesaba there are 235 pilots with 10+ years of seniority. Most of whom, apparently, have a history of violations.

Don't look now, but you ignorance is showing.

OK...tell us how you know that.

 

[OttoPilot]

OK...tell us how you know that.

I looked at the seniority list.

 

[Raskal]

I looked at the seniority list.

So, after the last year of new hires, we have about 20% at +10 years...interesting. Anyone know how that compares with other regionals?

 

[Terry Hunter]

honestly, is someone going to stay at a regional for 20 years? no. who cares about the 20 year rates

Let me guess, you have a "five year plan"?

 

[IamGumbyDammit]

Let me guess, you have a "five year plan"?

Kit Darby told him to have one.

 

[WMUSIGPI]

Most don't have to stay in the regionals beyond 10 years. Once you get someone who's been there longer than that...there's either a history of violations or other family issues. On occassion you find someone who just wants to stay- but that is rare.

Really... And what is the upgrade time at Eagle these days?

 

[79%N1]

Most don't have to stay in the regionals beyond 10 years. Once you get someone who's been there longer than that...there's either a history of violations or other family issues. On occassion you find someone who just wants to stay- but that is rare.

WOW!

Simply the dumbest thing I have ever heard.

I have flown with MANY 20+ year pilots at ASA. Most were tremendous pilots. I'm sure the VAST majority have no violations or DUI's, etc.

Many were caught at the furlough times in the late 90's as 8-10 yr pilots. When the hiring started back, they were now near 15 years and it made no sense to start over at a Major. If they would have taken that leap, most, if not all, would have been furloughed once or twice more.

Don't be silly.

 

[777forever]

He did say or other family issues

 

[OttoPilot]

He did say or other family issues

That is just as stupid!

 

[777forever]

That is just as stupid!

Not really, I have a lot of senior captains that told me that they would love to move on but can't risk it and can't afford the paycut because they got to support their family.