Mesaba new hires
10-14-2008, 06:32 PM
#4191
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: New Hire
Posts: 87
Hey guys just curious about the types of hotels Mesaba crews stay at. Are they pretty nice generally?
10-14-2008, 06:35 PM
#4192
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2008
Posts: 11
Why would a company disregard a letter of resignation? At what point do you think they'd take it seriously? Here's something serious: don't waste our time and resources if you're not serious about Mesaba. There are too many people out there that want the job and are serious about it. Don't spoil it for those people.
I think you took me the wrong way. I have the job with Mesaba now, and I was more then happy to give up my number at another company to have the opportunity to work here. I was just stating that my union rep said that the company would probably call me back anyway. This came up through an e-mail with him about turning in my badge and letting him know I had a new job lined up. In the chance that my old company would call back, it probably wouldn’t be for another 2 years or so until they got to me so why would I want to go back to the bottom of a list? Plus, their future does not look so good anyway. Mesaba is my new home.
Sorry if I made anyone angry, or sounded like I was not happy that I had the job here. That’s the thing about forums; you can’t hear the tone of voice.
10-14-2008, 06:38 PM
#4193
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Position: FIRE ALPA
Posts: 3,097
Hmmm the 2 nicest hotels we stayed at that I know of were the one in Aspen (at $400 per night) that we haven't served since the Avros left and probably won't again and the Mariott Muscle Shoals that is normally a "highspeed overnight" i.e. very short overnight where you are actually on duty while there so no time to enjoy the stay....
10-14-2008, 06:39 PM
#4194
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Posts: 493
For the most part they're middle of the road hotels. A few really nice ones and a few awful ones, but mostly somewhere inbetween. Holiday Inn, Best Western, Doubletree, Crowne Plaza, Radisson, Sleep Inn, Country Inn are just a few brands. The saab serves a lot of small towns that don't have a lot of choices and those tend to be the worst in the system, but some aren't that bad. If you're looking for mainline type hotels, we're not the one. We don't stay in Westins, Hiltons, Marriotts as a general practice.
Considering XJ is basically the only airline hiring, I'd sure hope you wouldn't choose an airline based on the hotels. Why don't you look at contract, future, mx, safety, training, pilot group and the other important issues.
Considering XJ is basically the only airline hiring, I'd sure hope you wouldn't choose an airline based on the hotels. Why don't you look at contract, future, mx, safety, training, pilot group and the other important issues.
10-14-2008, 06:48 PM
#4195
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 711
Anyone have any ideas what hotels Mesaba places their trainees in? I was just curious if they were suite-style or just very basic amenities...
10-14-2008, 06:50 PM
#4196
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Posts: 493
Training hotels in Eagan have been/are: Homestead, Towne Place, Spring Hills Suites and Staybridge suites. All are long term stay hotels. The DEN hotel is not a long term stay hotel, but take great care and the YUL hotel is an old apartment building.
Regarding our contract - I know it's on alpa.org, but it's password protected. I'm not sure if there is anywhere else to view it publically. If you have questions, you can ask us here, but I think that'll be the only way.
Regarding our contract - I know it's on alpa.org, but it's password protected. I'm not sure if there is anywhere else to view it publically. If you have questions, you can ask us here, but I think that'll be the only way.
10-14-2008, 06:56 PM
#4197
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: New Hire
Posts: 87
For the most part they're middle of the road hotels. A few really nice ones and a few awful ones, but mostly somewhere inbetween. Holiday Inn, Best Western, Doubletree, Crowne Plaza, Radisson, Sleep Inn, Country Inn are just a few brands. The saab serves a lot of small towns that don't have a lot of choices and those tend to be the worst in the system, but some aren't that bad. If you're looking for mainline type hotels, we're not the one. We don't stay in Westins, Hiltons, Marriotts as a general practice.
Considering XJ is basically the only airline hiring, I'd sure hope you wouldn't choose an airline based on the hotels. Why don't you look at contract, future, mx, safety, training, pilot group and the other important issues.
Considering XJ is basically the only airline hiring, I'd sure hope you wouldn't choose an airline based on the hotels. Why don't you look at contract, future, mx, safety, training, pilot group and the other important issues.
10-14-2008, 07:58 PM
#4198
Not On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2008
Position: B737 FO
Posts: 20
Commuting... is it remotely possible if you're on reserve? Seems to me like it would be - but I've heard a few conflicting cases. What is recommended in regards to "living" (where, permanent/temp, etc) when it comes to being on reserve?
10-14-2008, 08:02 PM
#4199
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 711
Training hotels in Eagan have been/are: Homestead, Towne Place, Spring Hills Suites and Staybridge suites. All are long term stay hotels. The DEN hotel is not a long term stay hotel, but take great care and the YUL hotel is an old apartment building.
Regarding our contract - I know it's on alpa.org, but it's password protected. I'm not sure if there is anywhere else to view it publically. If you have questions, you can ask us here, but I think that'll be the only way.
Regarding our contract - I know it's on alpa.org, but it's password protected. I'm not sure if there is anywhere else to view it publically. If you have questions, you can ask us here, but I think that'll be the only way.
As far as the contract...I wish it was for public viewing. I guess I'll just have to wait a bit. Thanks either way, I just like running through them, no specific questions.
10-14-2008, 09:30 PM
#4200
On Reserve
Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: First and Last officer
Posts: 19
Commuting while on reserve is totally doable, but the level of comfort depends on where you commute from, number of flights per day, how full they generally are, etc... Much of this you won't figure out until you experience it day in and day out. You'll need a crashpad for sure, ideally with your own wheels. PM me if you want more specific info.
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