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#9441
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2014
Position: Head pillow fluffer, Assistant bed maker
Posts: 1,316
What's wrong with flying for United? Best job I have ever had.
#9443
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2014
Posts: 613
Our EFB MOU was announced on Feb 11. The MOU was uploaded onto the union website in order for us to read and provide feedback to our reps. The MOU did not change any notification requirements. We are not allowed to be notified of anything on the EFB. The reps ratified it shortly thereafter.
#9444
#9445
New Hire
Joined APC: Mar 2015
Posts: 2
Anyone have info on the status of the USAir contract/PHX base?
#9448
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2015
Posts: 32
Skywest or Mesa?
I’m looking for guidance. I have offers from both Mesa and SkyWest for upcoming CRJ classes. QOL is most important to me. Currently live in Phoenix. What would be the areas I should most consider before making a decision? I know nothing is a sure thing but would like informed input from those that have been there and done that.
#9449
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jan 2015
Posts: 19
I have never heard of anyone recommending Mesa except for possibly quick upgrade time due to high turnover. I always hear they are unorganized and that pilots run away after landing because crew scheduling will be waiting to reassign you at the gate. And I've heard you'll get the least time off and nearly the worst pay. SkyWest has been going through a lot of change since I left them a few years ago, many lost contracts and closed bases. They have no union so you have no defense if something happens. Whereas a friend of mine at Mesa had a major runway incursion the captain tried to create a lie to cover it up. She was cleared and is a captain today and loves it there. People sniff at unions until you need one. I kind of feel like neither is a great option right now. My class from 2008 at Skywest just started to upgrade last year. Commuting sucks but Trans states is hiring and opening a Denver base and has Alpa. They have a bunch of new contracts and 50+ new aircraft. Not bad, planning to triple in size. Good luck!
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#9450
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: 175 CA
Posts: 1,544
I have never heard of anyone recommending Mesa except for possibly quick upgrade time due to high turnover. I always hear they are unorganized and that pilots run away after landing because crew scheduling will be waiting to reassign you at the gate. And I've heard you'll get the least time off and nearly the worst pay. SkyWest has been going through a lot of change since I left them a few years ago, many lost contracts and closed bases. They have no union so you have no defense if something happens. Whereas a friend of mine at Mesa had a major runway incursion the captain tried to create a lie to cover it up. She was cleared and is a captain today and loves it there. People sniff at unions until you need one. I kind of feel like neither is a great option right now. My class from 2008 at Skywest just started to upgrade last year. Commuting sucks but Trans states is hiring and opening a Denver base and has Alpa. They have a bunch of new contracts and 50+ new aircraft. Not bad, planning to triple in size. Good luck!
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