Mesaba new hires
06-15-2007, 08:17 PM
#191
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Joined APC: May 2006
Posts: 119
"Noonan, You'll have nothing and like it!"
I can attest that it is randomn. Cant wait to start in the SAAB!
I can attest that it is randomn. Cant wait to start in the SAAB!
06-15-2007, 08:31 PM
#192
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: 330 B
Posts: 1,610
tinpusher, what are your times? i have a class in Aug and am wondering if they are puttting high time guys in the jets or how they decided who goes to what plane, my class date they said they have all three planes starting so i could get either three, would it be worthwhile to call and request if i really wanted the 200 in msp?
I did hear a rumor that they like higher time guys in the Saab because it is less automated than the jet and harder to fly. They say the jet basically does everything for you. Im not claiming any of this to be true, just what I've heard. I don't know if calling to request a certain a/c would be a good idea or not, particularly if your request has you start later than they planned. I would take the first class you can get.
06-15-2007, 08:39 PM
#193
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Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: SF 340B+
Posts: 306
thanks for the advice, im sitting at 620TT and 300 ME, so i am not high time either, but being from near MSP i would like to get there ASAP when i start. SAAB or crj it doesnt matter, but it sounds like if i get the CRJ my chances are better at getting MSP than if i get the Saab.
any insight on how long it may take to get MSP, jet or saab, would be great, as i know this is uncertain, maybe just a rough idea or wild a$$ guess
any insight on how long it may take to get MSP, jet or saab, would be great, as i know this is uncertain, maybe just a rough idea or wild a$$ guess
06-15-2007, 08:49 PM
#194
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: 330 B
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thanks for the advice, im sitting at 620TT and 300 ME, so i am not high time either, but being from near MSP i would like to get there ASAP when i start. SAAB or crj it doesnt matter, but it sounds like if i get the CRJ my chances are better at getting MSP than if i get the Saab.
any insight on how long it may take to get MSP, jet or saab, would be great, as i know this is uncertain, maybe just a rough idea or wild a$$ guess
any insight on how long it may take to get MSP, jet or saab, would be great, as i know this is uncertain, maybe just a rough idea or wild a$$ guess
06-15-2007, 10:17 PM
#195
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 102
I believe some Saab people currently in the sims (May new-hires) have already been awarded MSP... but who knows what it'll be like tomorrow and beyond...
06-17-2007, 08:43 AM
#196
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: SAABster
Posts: 639
Welcome aboard.
If you can bring a car I would do it. There's a few groccery stores that are just a bit too far to walk to. Lifetime Fitness is 5 miles away (They give a NWA discount just bring your badge). There's a shuttle service to the training center and the airport from the hotel but they won't take you anywhere else. If you take a lift to the airport, you can ride the light rail to the Mall of America or to downtown MSP. Downtown is a great place to spend the weekend. Good restaurants, nightlife etc. You can also bike from the light rail to Lake Nickomis, Lake Calhoun, soccer fields etc. There's a pretty decent bike trail in Eagan to (Lebenon Hills), near the hotel.
Study hard but take time for yourself to decompress. At least two hours a day doing something that has nothing to do with aviation.
See ya on the line!
If you can bring a car I would do it. There's a few groccery stores that are just a bit too far to walk to. Lifetime Fitness is 5 miles away (They give a NWA discount just bring your badge). There's a shuttle service to the training center and the airport from the hotel but they won't take you anywhere else. If you take a lift to the airport, you can ride the light rail to the Mall of America or to downtown MSP. Downtown is a great place to spend the weekend. Good restaurants, nightlife etc. You can also bike from the light rail to Lake Nickomis, Lake Calhoun, soccer fields etc. There's a pretty decent bike trail in Eagan to (Lebenon Hills), near the hotel.
Study hard but take time for yourself to decompress. At least two hours a day doing something that has nothing to do with aviation.
See ya on the line!
06-17-2007, 08:51 AM
#197
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: SAABster
Posts: 639
80 knots...mytops!!!! GO SAAB or GO HOME!!! 
06-20-2007, 09:22 AM
#198
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: Fetal
Posts: 76
I think thats the best advice....leave your SJS at home and take the first available class. Seems to be a lot of people that are too good for a turboprop.
06-21-2007, 02:16 PM
#199
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Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: SF 340B+
Posts: 306
come on now, we all know QOL is most important. If i know i can get MSP right away if i get the CRJ, then give me the CRJ. because that is where my QOL will be the best. Dont knock me cause i want MSP and getting there would be quickest in the CRJ
06-21-2007, 02:35 PM
#200
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: Fetal
Posts: 76
Just things to think about.
Last edited by raress; 06-21-2007 at 02:36 PM. Reason: typo
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