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11-09-2013, 07:12 AM
#561
Bracing for Fallacies
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: In favor of good things, not in favor of bad things
Posts: 3,543
A certain poster here was looking to go from flight instructing to the regionals. His signature was something like "needing ATP mins to find an airport with an FMS." I think some folks have overly simplified view of 121 flying or maybe the wrong attitude going in.
And by the way, if that poster is still around, I don't wish any ill will, and hope you have been able to move on.
11-09-2013, 07:32 AM
#562
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2010
Position: South Paw
Posts: 630
I'm not jealous of a two year upgrade. I upgraded in two months, got over 3500 121 PIC. If your a sharp pilot then all the power to you, I think it's great. Hopefully I will be long gone before then and won't have time to post because I will be chilling on my sail boat in St. John on my days off. Or being able to afford dinner and drinks on my overnights instead of a sack lunch and a Bud Light, posting on APC because I'm bored off my ass.
11-09-2013, 08:06 AM
#563
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2010
Position: South Paw
Posts: 630
2 years flying 800 to 900 hours each year as an FO in a 900 or 175. Thats ~1700 TJET SIC hours in a glass jet. Thats one hell of a good long learning curve. Plus CA training, which by the way, is a different ball of wax in terms of who they will pass. There isnt gong to be any talent crisis in the left seat over here.
Any military guys on here care to share how many years and hours you have to fly as FO in a two pilot advanced jet before you are allowed to be aircraft commander?
Any military guys on here care to share how many years and hours you have to fly as FO in a two pilot advanced jet before you are allowed to be aircraft commander?
Yes this is true but Mesa is not exactly the military. Air Force academy and such has a pretty high washout rate because they can. If you don't have it they will find out real quick. But I have even heard some slip through the cracks there as well. So I guess I could be wrong. But your right, two years should be plenty of time to get skilled in the aircraft. Like I said you either have or you need alot more practice.
11-09-2013, 02:03 PM
#564
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2010
Position: South Paw
Posts: 630
Don't bring up butt hurt again. I was brutally raped in prison. I was in the Riker's Island pilot program. With guaranteed right seat employment at Mesa Airlines after paroled release. Hehe
Anyway that last post of mine was harsh. I think I will back out of this discussion because I really don't have anything to ***** about. My life is not to shabby. I will be in the left seat again soon as well, or somewhere else. Both pay better than what I make now. So life is good. Any way good luck to all of you. And don't reply with anymore pop shots because I'm sick of posting.
Anyway that last post of mine was harsh. I think I will back out of this discussion because I really don't have anything to ***** about. My life is not to shabby. I will be in the left seat again soon as well, or somewhere else. Both pay better than what I make now. So life is good. Any way good luck to all of you. And don't reply with anymore pop shots because I'm sick of posting.
11-09-2013, 06:04 PM
#565
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,459
Classy way to have the last word. You're wrong though - I am as critical of Mesa as anyone you'll ever meet. My posts have praised the climate we find ourselves in now, our training department, the crews, the CPs, and that's all. And I'm sure you'd agree with all of that.
After being in the dull-drums for a long many years, I hope you, myself, and even new guys can benefit from the upswing - that is all I'm trying to say in my posts.
I'm kind of a numbers guy, so I like to have fun crunching them...
At least after you mouth off, you always come back seeking an element of forgiveness. Did you notice that? LOL? You're really kind of adorable in that sense Skillett -Kind of like my 6 year old.
After being in the dull-drums for a long many years, I hope you, myself, and even new guys can benefit from the upswing - that is all I'm trying to say in my posts.
I'm kind of a numbers guy, so I like to have fun crunching them...
At least after you mouth off, you always come back seeking an element of forgiveness. Did you notice that? LOL? You're really kind of adorable in that sense Skillett -Kind of like my 6 year old.
11-09-2013, 07:13 PM
#566
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2013
Position: 175 Left
Posts: 1,539
I'm not jealous of a two year upgrade. I upgraded in two months, got over 3500 121 PIC. If your a sharp pilot then all the power to you, I think it's great. Hopefully I will be long gone before then and won't have time to post because I will be chilling on my sail boat in St. John on my days off. Or being able to afford dinner and drinks on my overnights instead of a sack lunch and a Bud Light, posting on APC because I'm bored off my ass.
3500 121 PIC? And you're still here?
It's ok go ahead and blame 9/11, age 65 and the 2008 financial crisis.
11-10-2013, 04:44 AM
#567
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Posts: 59
Tell you what Skillett, since you don't like guys hiding behind the computer, next time I see you in the CLT crew room I will give you some advice for your three interviews (and a box of tissues). Your whinny, perpetual victim attitude will shine through and no one will touch you. I hope Mesa does a better job in the future weeding guys like you out. After enduring years of your posts, I can't imagine sitting next to you from CLT-ILM without turning the ICOM off. That makes you a safety issue as well.
Your true colors came out when you mentioned your favorite sport at Rikers Island...those guys at least don't do 8 years by choice so there must be a reason you are still here. Oh yea, bragging about 3500 PIC turbojet. Your view of Mesa will sound very different on an interview so please spare us.
Your true colors came out when you mentioned your favorite sport at Rikers Island...those guys at least don't do 8 years by choice so there must be a reason you are still here. Oh yea, bragging about 3500 PIC turbojet. Your view of Mesa will sound very different on an interview so please spare us.
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11-10-2013, 10:22 AM
#568
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2013
Position: 175 Left
Posts: 1,539
That last statement just shows me how much of a donkey you are. You don't know jack about the seniority, life, or how things flow. Don't worry I have three interviews coming up, if you would give me your names, I would love to put in a good word for you gals. Mainline loves hiring chicks like you.
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