MESABA Vacancy
04-18-2007, 05:15 PM
#171
11 soon to be 10 days off
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Position: Left seat, wait right seat, no no left seat, nope right seat! Ummmm, I guess I am confused
Posts: 275
All good stuff and thanks for the info! It should be fun to be a student again.
Now I just have to sell my house so I can move . . .
Now I just have to sell my house so I can move . . .
04-18-2007, 05:21 PM
#172
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: PA-34-200 left seat
Posts: 22
Do enjoy your time before training. I know how exciting it is to be coming to your first 121 job and learning a new and more complex aircraft. I can tell you though, that there are two weeks of Indoc/General Subjects before you get into aircraft systems. You cannot bog down, even now trying to learn the airplane. We need your head clear to absorb the General Subjects material: Ops Specs, Customer Service Plan, Dispatch procedures, Flight Crew responsibilities, Non-Normal Ops, Security, Preflight planning, weather, alternate minimums, takeoff minimums, Charters, VFR, part 91 legs, Dangerous Goods, Passenger handling, cargo handling, weight and balance, performance calculations, enroute considerations, diversions, ground operations, winter weather aspects, international operations, Maintenance, uniforms, manuals, jepps, etc!!!!
You get the idea. The general subjects stuff is the stuff that can put your certificate at risk on the line. Landing after the tower closes and not having "approved" weather can land you in a LOI with the FAA. Not remembering what temperature the Duct Overheat light comes on at is not as critical.
I know this is free advice, and you get what you pay for, but I am going to say it again. Be free, enjoy life as it is now. Things are going to be much differnet as we shape you into a Mesaba pilot. Fun, exiting and challenging times are ahead. We look forward to having you, and we will help you get through training. There are lots of resources available once you are here.
You get the idea. The general subjects stuff is the stuff that can put your certificate at risk on the line. Landing after the tower closes and not having "approved" weather can land you in a LOI with the FAA. Not remembering what temperature the Duct Overheat light comes on at is not as critical.
I know this is free advice, and you get what you pay for, but I am going to say it again. Be free, enjoy life as it is now. Things are going to be much differnet as we shape you into a Mesaba pilot. Fun, exiting and challenging times are ahead. We look forward to having you, and we will help you get through training. There are lots of resources available once you are here.
Are you a pilot for Mesaba?
04-18-2007, 05:33 PM
#174
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: PA-34-200 left seat
Posts: 22
04-18-2007, 05:34 PM
#175
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Posts: 106
RJ85FO,
I"m in the May 7th class date. Just wondering how long do you think it will take to get MSP, also approx how long with training last? Lastly what will my seniority look like when its all said and done (end of 08") thanks for all your info.
I"m in the May 7th class date. Just wondering how long do you think it will take to get MSP, also approx how long with training last? Lastly what will my seniority look like when its all said and done (end of 08") thanks for all your info.
04-18-2007, 05:50 PM
#177
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: Lots and Lots of Days Off
Posts: 586
For now, we need 50 multi.
Doesn't hurt to apply though. Go to the website, fill out the online app, attach your resume and keep it updated as you continue to build time. If our hiring minimums change, at least you will be in the stack to be considered.
04-18-2007, 05:56 PM
#178
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: Lots and Lots of Days Off
Posts: 586
Initial training is 1 week of indoctrination, 1 week of general subjects, 2 weeks of systems, 2 weeks of sim (roughly). Total of 5.5-6 weeks here in Eagan. IOE will start soon after training is done and then you will begin your "green line" or consolodation of knowledge flying the line in your domicile.
Our seniority list ends at 580 today. Next week we will add 32 more, so 612 in round numbers. Depending where you fall in your class on the 7th, you will be in the 613-627 range. By the time we get all 36 CRJ's by the end of 08, you stand a good chance of having at least one opportunity to upgrade. We are still losing about 10-15 per month to greener pastures.
04-18-2007, 06:29 PM
#180
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: Lots and Lots of Days Off
Posts: 586
Ideal staffing numbers for 49 Saabs and 36 CR9's puts us in the 950-970 range. This may reduce slightly as the pilot group will go to PBS (Preferential Bidding System) in 2008.
When we had 36 Avros and 49 Saabs, junior captains (SF3 MEM Reserve) were 620ish on the list.
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