Falconguy

What's the real deal with Mesaba? I heard NWA bought them outright (although I don't know if it even through or not) and does anyone know if they are really getting those CRJ900s or not? How does this all play out with Compass being wholly owned by NWA too?

sigep_nm

Beware of the expressjetters and skywest guys replying on this....The actually have no clue what they are talking about, but its kind of like the mob mentality so they actually convince themselves they do. The 900 domiciles are supposed to be primarily (if not all in MSP). From what I understand the ultimate goal is to end up with one seniority list, due to a scope clause supposedly in place that prohibits the flying to be shared by two airlines owned by the same company. My good friend is in the training dept, there and I could probably get some more info as to exactly what is going on if you really need it, RJ85FO could probably tell you more as well. From what I understand mins are 1000-100 as posted and they dont tend to lower them at all, so any ALLATPERS need not apply.

Ftrooppilot

See RJ85FO posts under "Mesaba Recruiting" for the most accurate information.

RJ85FO

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Falconguy

Thanks! I'll check it out. Does anyone also have any details about the other stuff? i.e are they REALLy getting those 900s? RJ85, I've read some of your posts and would certainly appreciate your side of the rumors.

JetJock16

Had to through that shot in, right. The bottom line is that no-one knows anything until it happens. We all know people that know people that help "hear say" travel faster while mixing in their own opinions and falsities in order to add validity to their statements. Don't be naive and think that us hear at SKW or those at XJT are the only ones who are guilty

BTW, Slaphappy was the only SKW poster who thought we would get the NWA 900 flying. If you look at my postings you will see that I have said many times that Mesaba should be award the flying. After all that was lost you guys deserve some movement in the right direction and this is a start.

With that being said, my fiend at NWA who is also a pilot at SKW and sleeps with Lisa Nowak said that SKW, XJT and RAH will each be receiving an initial order of 3 Discovery Challengers to fly connections to the International Space Station. Source closest to the president said they need to reduce cost and since the regionals are willing to bind over for the majors then maybe we can get in line with a little lub as well. LOL

Seriously, GOOD LUCK GUYS!

sigep_nm

My apologies...this post was not directed at you in particular, i know you have been a class act...it was more towards people like, well i dont want to name names, but saaboroski or whatever he calls himself...you know what I am talking about. I love you guys at SKW, some of my real good friends are there, just didnt want to get the XJT'ers all excited by isolating them, might make them feel more powerful than they are, but yes Mesaba is my airline, and thankfully it is time to get back in business.

JoeyMeatballs

Its not that hard to spell, its SAABAroowski, and like the "mob" keep disrespecting me and you'll be sleeping with the fish hehe lighten up, its an online forum

" I love you guys at SKW" get a grip, thats the most ridiculous post I have ever read

RJ85FO

YES! First one comes in May, then 2 per month until Dec 2008. 36 total. I haven't seen the revised delivery schedule, but there are a couple of months that only have 1 delivery. They are selecting the 10 Check Airman/Instructors right now.

Regardless, all furloughs are being recalled, and HR is actively recruiting. You can apply by follow the directions at www.mesaba.com. It is a very short online application and you will attach your resume as a text file.

Happy to answer any questions. PM me if you don't want it in open forum.

tcraft

Any idea if the interviews which will be starting shortly will be for hiring into a CRJ pool or if they will be assigned to the Saabs? Thanks!