Mesa 3.0
07-13-2017, 11:49 AM
#4741
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: E175 Captain
Posts: 49
We were told on the last TA that was the best the company could do. But there was more in this new contract. The evidence you speak of comes from the sales pitches forced down our throats
07-13-2017, 12:34 PM
#4742
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 450
I was considering Mesa since I live by IAH, but think I'll just stick to my hub to hub commute after reading this thread. All of these threads are a big gripe session, but if all this stuff about Mesa is true, I'll stay away.
07-13-2017, 01:26 PM
#4743
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 2,145
Why aren't you at Mesa rather than a hub to hub commute if you live by IAH? It depends on your goals for whether you come here or not. If you come here (unless circumstances change), you won't be here long because you will be a CA with 1,000 hours left seat time in just over 3 years.
07-13-2017, 02:01 PM
#4744
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 450
Why aren't you at Mesa rather than a hub to hub commute if you live by IAH? It depends on your goals for whether you come here or not. If you come here (unless circumstances change), you won't be here long because you will be a CA with 1,000 hours left seat time in just over 3 years.
07-13-2017, 02:25 PM
#4746
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Position: E175 Captain
Posts: 49
You probably will not sit reserve for very long with the new aircraft coming in. The insurance benefits are another thing though. Mesa probably has the most expensive health care in the airline industry with the worst coverage. It was one of the things that was not even addressed in this new contract. Even at the new higher pay insurance will eat a significant portion of your check.
07-13-2017, 02:28 PM
#4747
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 2,145
Medical/dental is the killer unless you are generally healthy and go with a high deductible plan. If you aren't healthy or don't have a wife/partner with health coverage, then this is a tough place to work. That is the one thing I wish they would have addressed.
07-13-2017, 02:38 PM
#4748
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 450
You might spend a month or so on reserve. Then, a line holder where the line only gets better with time. Upgrade to CA is currently 25 months from DOH.
Medical/dental is the killer unless you are generally healthy and go with a high deductible plan. If you aren't healthy or don't have a wife/partner with health coverage, then this is a tough place to work. That is the one thing I wish they would have addressed.
Medical/dental is the killer unless you are generally healthy and go with a high deductible plan. If you aren't healthy or don't have a wife/partner with health coverage, then this is a tough place to work. That is the one thing I wish they would have addressed.
07-13-2017, 04:04 PM
#4749
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 2,145
Despite most of the griping on here, the pilots are a good group. And, I voted no.
If you are single, wanting to fly the most advanced aircraft in the regionals, wanting to fly a lot and upgrade to Captain quickly, and live in Houston, I can't think of a better place to go.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
