Mesa or PSA?
08-28-2014, 06:33 PM
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Hello forum. I am re-entering aviation after 19 years. I have an aviation degree and qualify for the R-ATP. I am in my mid 40s, married and have kids. I am settled in DFW and will not relocate. I have an enforcement action on my record from 1994 (when I stopped flying).
I don't have any grandeur ideas of flying at the Majors with my age and past history. I just want to fly. I am looking at Mesa and PSA. I would prefer to get into Mesa with the new DFW domicile but PSA is very attractive being that I will most likely never leave the regional scene.
I have not applied to either place because I am not yet current. I am hesitant to apply due to the past non-flying violation that occurred 20 years ago. I do not want to make the cash investment to get current unless there is a good chance to get hired with either airline. Is there someone in recruitment that I could counsel with before making this cash and time investment? Should I just apply and hopefully interview before I get current? How and when should I disclose my past?
Thanks in advance for the replies.
I don't have any grandeur ideas of flying at the Majors with my age and past history. I just want to fly. I am looking at Mesa and PSA. I would prefer to get into Mesa with the new DFW domicile but PSA is very attractive being that I will most likely never leave the regional scene.
I have not applied to either place because I am not yet current. I am hesitant to apply due to the past non-flying violation that occurred 20 years ago. I do not want to make the cash investment to get current unless there is a good chance to get hired with either airline. Is there someone in recruitment that I could counsel with before making this cash and time investment? Should I just apply and hopefully interview before I get current? How and when should I disclose my past?
Thanks in advance for the replies.
08-30-2014, 07:04 PM
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I have 1st class medical but haven't taken ATP written. I could easily pass the written today. I am leaning towards Mesa due to the possibility of a DFW domicile, however, I would love to speak to a Mesa recruiter. Thanks for the Pm's and information. If there is anyone with additional contact info on a Mesa recruiter would you please PM the info? Thanks!
08-30-2014, 07:24 PM
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I have 1st class medical but haven't taken ATP written. I could easily pass the written today. I am leaning towards Mesa due to the possibility of a DFW domicile, however, I would love to speak to a Mesa recruiter. Thanks for the Pm's and information. If there is anyone with additional contact info on a Mesa recruiter would you please PM the info? Thanks!
I would like some info on a recruiter too, just 300 hours away from R-ATP mins and live in DFW already. Let me know if you find anything out 2ndtimearoud. BTW you really should of taken that ATP written before that deadline since it was only a month ago like everyone else did. I don't know how much of an impact this is going to make on the regional's selections though.
08-30-2014, 07:35 PM
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08-30-2014, 07:46 PM
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08-31-2014, 05:22 AM
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I have 1st class medical but haven't taken ATP written. I could easily pass the written today. I am leaning towards Mesa due to the possibility of a DFW domicile, however, I would love to speak to a Mesa recruiter. Thanks for the Pm's and information. If there is anyone with additional contact info on a Mesa recruiter would you please PM the info? Thanks!
Mesa does not have a CTP program in place, so I would expect the recruiter to tell you to go get your CTP and written done and then call them back.
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