Mesaba questions

[WMUSIGPI]

There are at least 3 of us holding out for CR9 Captain. Not sure about the other 10 or so waiting... Probably a couple just waiting til January.

 

[Flybet3]

Are they going to base the 900s in Memphis too? Or are they only going to be in MSP and DTW?

 

[Flybet3]

Another question for ya SAAB drivers. Do you have many 4 day trips? or are they mostly 2 day or day trips? Also, do you guys have 1 hour or 2 hour call outs for Reserve? and last but not least, Do you guys have Ready Reserve (Airport Reserve)??

 

[gnx99]

Yes there are 4 days, but the majority of trips are shorter. Call out is 90 minutes. There is ready reserve, but it's very very uncommon for pilots.

Last I heard MEM will be getting numerous 900s.

 

[SEVEN]

Another question for ya SAAB drivers. Do you have many 4 day trips? or are they mostly 2 day or day trips? Also, do you guys have 1 hour or 2 hour call outs for Reserve? and last but not least, Do you guys have Ready Reserve (Airport Reserve)??

On average for a line holder, maybe 2-3 4 day trips per month. The majority of lines are usually a combination of 2 days, 3 days, and 4 days with the occasional day trip. Reserve callout is 1 1/2 hours to your show time which is 1 hour prior to departure at your domicile. We do have a ready reserve for pilots but is not typically used.

 

[CptMurf]

Another question for ya SAAB drivers. Do you have many 4 day trips? or are they mostly 2 day or day trips? Also, do you guys have 1 hour or 2 hour call outs for Reserve? and last but not least, Do you guys have Ready Reserve (Airport Reserve)??

The majority of the SAAB trips tend to be 3 day trips but, the breakdown per "news for the crews" for Dec. is 11% 4-days, 56% 3-days, 19% 2-days, 14% 1-days (sytemwide averages). The lines/pairings are jacked a little due to the holidays.

There is a 1 1/2 hour call out for reserves, then an hour to prepare for the flight...ie 2 1/2 hours from call to brake release.

Yes, we have a provision in the CBA for ready reserves....the last time they used it for pilots though was during negotiations in 2003. They are too short to waste reserves this way.

 

[CptMurf]

Yes there are 4 days, but the majority of trips are shorter. Call out is 90 minutes. There is ready reserve, but it's very very uncommon for pilots.

Last I heard MEM will be getting numerous 900s.

5....not too numerous. Well I guess it's more than one.

 

[XJ-spartacus]

Murf,

It only gets better. When guys say they're livin the dream over here, they're not lying. However, I do still troll the xj boards because I miss my xj family......not the company, just the people. I'm glad to see things turning around for you guys. It's about time. You folks deserve the best. Peace out.....

-Spartacus

I once had the ramp tell me the a/c carts don't work when it's real hot outside. I've also heard they don't produce heat when it's really cold either.