Mesaba new hires
12-20-2007, 09:04 AM
#1531
Saab Saab Phooey!
Joined APC: Jul 2007
Position: Set Hundo
Posts: 479
The only aircraft issue worth pushing is if you live (or want to live) in DTW or MEM, and they assign you the CRJ 200. The CRJ 200 should only be going to those who desire a MSP domicile. If you do not want MSP, you should make it clear that you do not want the CRJ 200. All other aircraft are in all 3 domiciles.
12-20-2007, 10:54 AM
#1532
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 790
I was hired during the era of the "you need us more than we need you" attitudes from mgmt so my gut reaction is not to call and just smile and say thank you to whatever equipment you're assigned. But the tables have turned since then and maybe it is acceptable to make requests. Some of the newer guys on here might be able to give you a better answer.
-IHM
-IHM
Thanks..
12-20-2007, 01:18 PM
#1533
New Hire
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 1
Street Captain ?'s
Just recently offered a position as a Street Captain on the Saab. What kind of hours can I expect per month on reserve? Is Mesaba block or better? How difficult is training, I will be transitioning from my current job as an RJ FO. How is the overall quality of life as a commuting reserve pilot at Mesaba?
12-20-2007, 07:43 PM
#1534
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: Cessna T206H
Posts: 47
Just recently offered a position as a Street Captain on the Saab. What kind of hours can I expect per month on reserve? Is Mesaba block or better? How difficult is training, I will be transitioning from my current job as an RJ FO. How is the overall quality of life as a commuting reserve pilot at Mesaba?
12-21-2007, 03:00 PM
#1535
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Position: CRJ F/O
Posts: 25
So I saw the question posted on our ALPA board wondering if pilots are considered hourly or salary in regards to our Christmas Bonus, but no one seems to be able to get a straight answer as to whether or not pilots qualify. Any answers on here??? Thanks
12-21-2007, 03:32 PM
#1536
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: Body at sea level; heart at 70,000+
Posts: 1,349
Many moons ago I worked at a "remote site" government contract flight operation. The pilots were salaried but saw "bigger bucks" in being hourly. They took the company to labor law court and got a ruling that they were hourly. After the victory celebration, management reminded them that the contract restricted "housing" to salaried professionals. Pilots with families were forced to move out of "houses" into antiquated mobile homes and the assignment was made "single status" for future hires.
Be careful what you wish for; you may get it.
12-21-2007, 04:54 PM
#1537
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 141
we get the bonus... $300. still not sure what we're officially considered but I'm 99% sure we get it.
12-22-2007, 05:31 AM
#1538
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 593
Does Mesaba make you pay for your own First Class Medicals? Do they make you pay for your SIDA badge at your hub?
12-22-2007, 07:06 AM
#1540
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: SF-340 FO
Posts: 47
hey guys!! im new to the forum but i been reading the Mesaba thread for the past few months. Got hired to Mesaba with 660/50 (now with 820/50) back in october and i picked a Jan 14 class date so i can finsh some students off. HR recently told me (two days ago) i got the Saab 340 and that the class had alot of CRJ 900 being offered. Looking foward to see all you guys in class
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