Ten AirMidwest 1900's to go to Big Sky

[Donsa320]

I wonder where the pilots go.

This is on MSN. The transfer is for Big Sky's EAS business.

 

[crashpad]

My goal is to go head to head with Big Sky in the airline business.
My airline will be an airline for the people first, and respect for it's pilots second.

 

[khsgt]

I wonder where the pilots go.

This is on MSN. The transfer is for Big Sky's EAS business.

Air Midwest is owned by Mesa, and all the guys from these 10 airplanes are headed over to the Mesa Certificate to fly the Jet or Dash.

 

[EMB170Pilot]

funny pic of Mesa kh

 

[othello]

WWW.BIGSKYAIR.COM
Big Sky Airlines Announces Fleet Modernization Program
January 26, 2005
Big Sky Transportation Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of MAIR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAIR) today announced that Big Sky Airlines will begin a fleet modernization program through the introduction of Beechcraft B1900D aircraft. Big Sky expects to begin flying the B1900D aircraft during March 2005. The current fleet of Fairchild Metro aircraft will be retired during the remainder of 2005.


Big Sky Airlines will lease 10 B1900D aircraft from Mesa Airlines, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) of Phoenix, Arizona. The aircraft are currently operated by its subsidiary, Air Midwest, Inc.

The true stand-up-and-walk-through cabin of the Beech 1900D offers 19 passengers exceptional head, shoulder and leg room – not to mention a window and aisle seat wrapped into one. And because it’s a turboprop, the 1900D provides reliable, comfortable and efficient service.

“Big Sky is looking forward to the benefits that our customers will experience the first time they ride on one of our B1900D aircraft,” said Craig Denney, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “This is an exciting time for Big Sky and the communities we serve. We plan to initiate service between Sheridan, Wyoming and both Denver and Billings, on April 3, 2005 with B1900D aircraft." The Sheridan, Wyoming route was recently awarded to Big Sky under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Essential Air Service Program.

Denney said, “We will announce our schedules and fares for our new Sheridan service in the near future.” He added, “Our entire workforce is excited to be participating in the fleet modernization program, it is truly a momentous time for Big Sky.” About Big Sky Transportation Co.
Big Sky Airlines serves 18 cities in Montana, North Dakota, Idaho and Washington. On February 5th, the company will begin service to Portland, Oregon and on April 3rd will begin service to both Sheridan, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado. All flights are currently operated with 19 seat Fairchild Metro aircraft. Big Sky Airlines operates as a code sharing and frequent flier program partner with Alaska/Horizon Airlines, Northwest Airlines and America West Airlines, which allows our customers the convenience of traveling with one ticket, through baggage checking and economical through fares to destinations throughout the world.

 

[Donsa320]

Air Midwest is owned by Mesa, and all the guys from these 10 airplanes are headed over to the Mesa Certificate to fly the Jet or Dash.

I thought Air Midwest had its own seniority list.

If so, does this mean the Air Midwest pilots will bring their DOH along with them to where ever they displace into Mesa anyway?

Just curious.

 

[BeechBabe]

Air Midwest is part of the Mesa seniority list and will be displaced into the Dash or Jet by seniority/DOH. Whether or not they take pilots from the Beech by seniority order is another story.

 

[CitationLover]

The true stand-up-and-walk-through cabin of the Beech 1900D offers 19 passengers exceptional head, shoulder and leg room – not to mention a window and aisle seat wrapped into one. And because it’s a turboprop, the 1900D provides reliable, comfortable and efficient service.

hahahaha

hey donsa. amw pilots are already on the MAG seniority list.

 

[Donsa320]

hahahaha

hey donsa. amw pilots are already on the MAG seniority list.

I see, so all along, Air Midwest pilots could bid in and out of the rest of the Mesa system at will?

 

[AirBoard]

So Mesa just lost 10 planes. Contraction. Are you getting planes to replace these????

 

[PHXFLYR]

Yeah, 13 ;90 seat RJs...ain't life grand??


PHXFLYR

 

[CitationLover]

I see, so all along, Air Midwest pilots could bid in and out of the rest of the Mesa system at will?

yes.

AMW pilots, as limited by the fence in MAG's wonderful contract, could bid as follows:

CA - any Jet CA (ERJ, CRJ)
FO - 1900 CA or Jet CA (ERJ, CRJ)

AMW is all the 1900's at mesa (well they used to be now Freedom has gotten some)

Mesa has all of the ERJ's, CRJ's, and Dash's

Freedom has some 1900's (i think all of Freedom's CRJ's are at Mesa right now)