Mesaba new hires
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I thought I would try and ask again, what is the training schedule like prior to going to the sim? (ie. 1 week indoc, 2 weeks systems?) Do you typically have a week off or so prior to going to sim training? Is it recommended to have a car in MSP during initial groundschool or can you get away with the hotel transportation and maybe renting a car a few times to get supplies? Thanks.
What hotel do we stay at during training? Is it a suite with a kitchen or just a regular old room? Is it close by to anything? How about a fitness center? Do we get weekends off and if so, what are we allowed to do on our weekends (I remember reading that going home isn't an option)?
Any thoughts would be great!
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I wonder how many of us ex-Comair guys will be in that class. You're the 3rd one I know of so far.
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What hotel do we stay at during training? Is it a suite with a kitchen or just a regular old room? Is it close by to anything? How about a fitness center? Do we get weekends off and if so, what are we allowed to do on our weekends (I remember reading that going home isn't an option)?
Any thoughts would be great!
Any thoughts would be great!
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OK, does anyone know why someone who's applied..but not received an actual interview would receive a letter at their house saying "thanks but no thanks"?
I've never heard of this before, unless of course you've actually interviewed with said company. The letter basically said "we have other applicants with more attractive qualifications" (let it be known that he and I have almost identical backgrounds and flying experience).
I've never heard of this before, unless of course you've actually interviewed with said company. The letter basically said "we have other applicants with more attractive qualifications" (let it be known that he and I have almost identical backgrounds and flying experience).
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So I have heard there is animosity among Mesaba pilots because some ex-Comair folks believe they were furloughed and therefore lost seniority because of Mesaba. So the Comair newhires are sour towards more senior Mesaba pilots.
I honestly am not trying to start anything. But if thats true it's rediculous. I made some friends with Comair pilots in my interview.
Just curious if something so childish is true? or b.s.
I honestly am not trying to start anything. But if thats true it's rediculous. I made some friends with Comair pilots in my interview.
Just curious if something so childish is true? or b.s.
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What hotel do we stay at during training? Is it a suite with a kitchen or just a regular old room? Is it close by to anything? How about a fitness center? Do we get weekends off and if so, what are we allowed to do on our weekends (I remember reading that going home isn't an option)?
Any thoughts would be great!
Any thoughts would be great!
As far as fitness center, the Staybridge has a really ****ty fitness room with a couple of treadmills and a really old pecs and legs machine. There's no squat rack, dumbells (well, only 5 lbs) or anything of that nature. There is a local YMCA, but if you don't have a car to get there, you're SOL. The hotel provides a free YMCA pass. It's located ten minutes by car. Any other questions, feel free to PM.
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So I have heard there is animosity among Mesaba pilots because some ex-Comair folks believe they were furloughed and therefore lost seniority because of Mesaba. So the Comair newhires are sour towards more senior Mesaba pilots.
I honestly am not trying to start anything. But if thats true it's rediculous. I made some friends with Comair pilots in my interview.
Just curious if something so childish is true? or b.s.
I honestly am not trying to start anything. But if thats true it's rediculous. I made some friends with Comair pilots in my interview.
Just curious if something so childish is true? or b.s.
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I hope not. That sounds like its pretty dumb if thats true. Most of the XJ flying was awarded long before Delta took over. Comair started furloughing a while ago. If there are some comair guys that are upset about their situation, they can stay put and wait for their recall. There is no need to bring a bad attitude to mesaba. I think that all of us welcome comair guys to mesaba and hope they enjoy working here.
Exactly. I agree.
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OK, does anyone know why someone who's applied..but not received an actual interview would receive a letter at their house saying "thanks but no thanks"?
I've never heard of this before, unless of course you've actually interviewed with said company. The letter basically said "we have other applicants with more attractive qualifications" (let it be known that he and I have almost identical backgrounds and flying experience).
I've never heard of this before, unless of course you've actually interviewed with said company. The letter basically said "we have other applicants with more attractive qualifications" (let it be known that he and I have almost identical backgrounds and flying experience).
I personally know of one person and have heard from other Comair guys that got the no thanks email. They didn't even get a chance to interview. Ive had my stuff in for over a month and haven't heard anything, which is fine, be because I would be at the end of the hiring wave. Also, I really do not want to be affliated with Delta again!
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So I have heard there is animosity among Mesaba pilots because some ex-Comair folks believe they were furloughed and therefore lost seniority because of Mesaba. So the Comair newhires are sour towards more senior Mesaba pilots.
I honestly am not trying to start anything. But if thats true it's rediculous. I made some friends with Comair pilots in my interview.
Just curious if something so childish is true? or b.s.
I honestly am not trying to start anything. But if thats true it's rediculous. I made some friends with Comair pilots in my interview.
Just curious if something so childish is true? or b.s.
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