Mesa Airlines

Lisa, my interview with them is next week. How was it?

Lacey,

It actually was the group interview. It was very pleasant to sit through. Things were kept very "lite". Dale and Reta were the 2 recruiters. After the base presentation, we were talked with 1 on 1. A few simple questions were asked. Ex: What goal did you set out for and did you accomplish it and how? The 1 on 1 lasted less then 5 minutes. I hope I am offered a position. They say I should receive an email within 2-28 days. UGH...the wait. I wish you luck. Keep in touch! mrsjem2004@aol.com

Lisa

Lisa in Wheaton, Illinois said: I had my first interview with Mesa tonight. Wondering if anyone has received the package via email and could forward it to me?

I am very excited about a new future.

Lisa,
Good luck!They called me within a week.Leaving for class on Oct.15.
After the call,you will get the packet right away.Every Airline has different study material.

Hi Lisa,
I had my first interview on October 2,2007 I was notified by email about the final phone process on October 3,2007 and was offered training on October 4,2007 so when they want you they move fast. I accepted a traning date of November 7,2007

Tamika,

1st..let me say CONGRATS! Wondering if they emailed you the training packet? And if so, if you would be willing to forward it to me?

Lisa

Hi Lisa,
yes they did e-mail me a training packet just a few minutes ago but I'm having some trouble opening it up. I dont think that I should forward you the packet we could both get in serious trouble but I am willing to help you out in anyway possible send me an email @ tamika2fly@yahoo.com and we can discuss it further ok. I dont even know whats in the packet yet but it does have three attachments I think were both going to be in for alot of studying

Tamika in Charlotte, North Carolina said: Hi Lisa,
I had my first interview on October 2,2007 I was notified by email about the final phone process on October 3,2007 and was offered training on October 4,2007 so when they want you they move fast. I accepted a traning date of November 7,2007

Please keep in mind that 'how fast they move' has nothing to do with how much they 'want' you. An invitation to training can take anywhere from 2 hrs to 3 mos. They may need to add bodies because they got new aircraft and have more routes to fill but, most likely they too many fa's quit and need more bodies to fill their places.

At my airline you get study materials sent to your home also. You get 90 days to study and then you get a test. You must score 90% or higher or you are cut loose. If you pass, you must next pass a drug test, physical exam and background check. Classes were 7 days per week for 5 weeks. Every morning you got a test on what the instruction was the day before. Again, a 90% or higher is required or you are gone. If you make it this far, you get a final exam which you also must pass at at least 90%. You pass, then there is a formal graduation ceremony. Next comes IOE (initial operating experience). You fly whatever hrs are required on each type of equipment your airline operates. If you pass IOE, you become a reserve fa and go on call until you have earned enough seniority to 'bid' (like a monthly lottery where the winners by seniority claim the 'line' (your schedule for the month). As your seniority rises, so do your chances of getting a 'hard line' (regular schedule). Every month you have to bid for the next months schedule. Depending on the size of your airline, it may take several years to be senior enough to get weekends of holidays off or the 'better' overnight trips or shift hours.

Most important of all. Guard your health. You are going to be bombarded with every germ and virus known to man.

FA in Marrieta
For the most part your right however, I do have to disagree with you on your first sentence. I do know that Every Airline is particular about who they want to represent them I do feel that they have there choice of who they want, soon after you walk through there doors. You are judge on your appearance,voice and your overall personality among other things. With Mesa we didnt have hundereds of applicants lined up but it was a more than 30 let's face it, this is not Rocket Science if you meet the standard qulifications you will get called pretty fast I just did an app with Compass Airline yesterday and got called today in less than 24 hours now given the fact that they are a new Airline and need FA's bad (I'm talking Regional Airlines not Main-line )... so I'm not trying to sound like a no it all but being a former Flight Attendant as well a Flight Operations Supervisor I'm pretty certain about this.

never assume that advice isn't qualified. i had 2 yrs with United, 17 in sr. mgmt with PanAm in NY and almost 8 as a regional fa so there are maybe a few things i do know. at the top of the list - an fa job is not a good job for many reasons, the most important being the health risks. i have lots of time to respond to posts because i'm trapped indoors hooked up to IV's and have been for months. i wouldn't put those wings back on again - ever. i try hard to emphasize the risk but i am powerless to do more if not taken seriously. i do wish all the fa wanna be's good luck, answer questions if i can, but still wish they would all reconsider.

Barbiedoll in Tyrone, Georgia said: Hi. My name is Halee and I just got hired with Mesa as well, and I am sheduled to leave for training October 8. Is anyone out there going to be attending that training?

yes we are here now the class ahead of you

Hi Halee,I will be there one week after you.
Hope things will go well,take care

kim miller in Phoenix, Arizona said: yes we are here now the class ahead of you

Kim and Halee,
Are you guys at The Del Rio or Sleep Inn?

Wow..I am really taken all this in as much as I can!! I'm flying out to have a interview tomorrow with a regional airline. I'm very nervous and excited too.
Congrads to all of and good luck
and "FA in Marietta" I wish you the best my aunt is in the same condition she didn't get it the way you contracted it. but I most definetly can sympathize with you!!!

Smooches
;)

FlyGirl in La Center, Washington said: Kim and Halee,
Are you guys at The Del Rio or Sleep Inn?

I'm in the Del Rio, I finish training this wednesday. All the negatives and postive of the job are true just keep in mind you aren't becoming a flight attendant for the money. You wno't make it :) You are doing this because you want the benefits, they are pretty decent for the flight ones. Yes you'll be on reserve, but in a regional you move up a little faster then mainline ones. My instructor was on reserve for 10 months in PHX, others have only been on reserve for like 3-4 months in IAD and ORD. If your in the del rio right now, come say hi :) I'm sure you'll find me.

Hi Timothy. I have some concerns about the training. I leave out for my training on Monday. If you can answer how was the training, how long did training last, did a lot of people pass the exams, and do you know if youre going to be located where you asked to be? Lastly, when you say its not for the money, how much money do you think a FA will make their first year. I know youre glad you passed, you are a Fa now :). I am very nervous as well as excited, any suggestions.

Timothy in Mesa, Arizona said: I'm in the Del Rio, I finish training this wednesday. All the negatives and postive of the job are true just keep in mind you aren't becoming a flight attendant for the money. You wno't make it :) You are doing this because you want the benefits, they are pretty decent for the flight ones. Yes you'll be on reserve, but in a regional you move up a little faster then mainline ones. My instructor was on reserve for 10 months in PHX, others have only been on reserve for like 3-4 months in IAD and ORD. If your in the del rio right now, come say hi :) I'm sure you'll find me.

Hi Timothy. I have some concerns about the training. I leave out for my training on Monday. If you can answer how was the training, how long did training last, did a lot of people pass the exams, and do you know if youre going to be located where you asked to be? Lastly, when you say its not for the money, how much money do you think a FA will make their first year. I know youre glad you passed, you are a Fa now :). I am very nervous as well as excited, any suggestions.

Tee-Tee,
I leave for Training Monday as well! Timothy, where are you going to be stationed at? I want an ORD base.

Hi Fly Girl I leave for tranining on November 5. Do you have all of your announcements memorized??? I got the Main Cabin and the Verification down packed I'm still working on the others.. The airport codes were pretty easy it's just these dog-on announcements. I wish you well and I hope to see you in the skies

Tamika G Williams

I just graduated today. I officially am a Mesa Flight Attendant. Have my badge and wings. Here's a hint. KNOW YOUR MAIN ANNOUNCEMENT. :) I'll be based here in PHX and you can get ORD most likely if your senority is higher :) its one of the more junior bases :).

Great Timothy,
I know your glad that's over was it very hard??? when do you go on your IOE do you have to go on Four IOE'S because Mesa has four different aircrafts. I will start my class on November 5th thanks for the hint and congratulations again you made it!!!!!!

Timothy in Mesa, Arizona said: I just graduated today. I officially am a Mesa Flight Attendant. Have my badge and wings. Here's a hint. KNOW YOUR MAIN ANNOUNCEMENT. :) I'll be based here in PHX and you can get ORD most likely if your senority is higher :) its one of the more junior bases :).

CONGRATS TIMOTHY:) HOW LONG WAS TRAINING?

Timothy,

Congrats on the WINGS!!!!

I was accepted today and will be in training on 11/14. Other than the main announcement...any more hints?

Lisa
mrsjem2004@aol

Tamika in Charlotte, North Carolina said: Hi Fly Girl I leave for tranining on November 5. Do you have all of your announcements memorized??? I got the Main Cabin and the Verification down packed I'm still working on the others.. The airport codes were pretty easy it's just these dog-on announcements. I wish you well and I hope to see you in the skies

Tamika G Williams

Tamika,
I've got most of my airport codes down but I'm going to study right now.

Timothy in Mesa, Arizona said: I just graduated today. I officially am a Mesa Flight Attendant. Have my badge and wings. Here's a hint. KNOW YOUR MAIN ANNOUNCEMENT. :) I'll be based here in PHX and you can get ORD most likely if your senority is higher :) its one of the more junior bases :).

Well, when it comes to the last 4 digits of my social, it starts with a 0! :) ::crosses fingers for ORD base::

On a scale from 1 to 10, how difficult were the tests?

Tamika,

I leave on the 11th for training! I am in!!!!

Got my packet today....OMG...it is still printing!

See you there Girl!

Lisa

Me too I'm going to be up late tonight studying. When I go to sleep I find myself dreaming about Airport Codes LOL!!!

Lisa
all of that hard work paid off I'm so proud of you. Can't wait to see you in PHX

wow..Im excited for all of you...I was accepted to training for Republic!!Im sooo excited
;)

Diva, republic, that is great. Where are their bases? How long after you applied did you have an interview with them?

It was like 5 or so days later. They flew me to Indy and I interviewed with them on the 9th of Oct and then on the 10th I got the call for training on the 26th of Oct!!!!
The bases are DCA, PIT, PHL, IND, & DEN for Republic airlines
STL, CVG, IND, CMH, LGA, GSO, BUF, SDF, IAH, and Corpus Christi for Chautauqua airlines
and IND, ORD, CMH, & ATL for Shuttle America!!!

Im hoping for PHL ;)

Thanks Diva, Good luck in training!!

I have a question for any current Mesa FA's. Health Insurance! Do they cover the cost of the FA's insurance? Do they cover the spouse? Can anyone give me an estimate of the cost to the FA for themself and the spouse?

Thanks!

FlyGirl in La Center, Washington said: Well, when it comes to the last 4 digits of my social, it starts with a 0! :) ::crosses fingers for ORD base::

On a scale from 1 to 10, how difficult were the tests?

Hey Fly Girl,
I see you on monday,I got the wendermere hotel,how about you?
What is your name?

Judy in Albuquerque, New Mexico said: Hey Fly Girl,
I see you on monday,I got the wendermere hotel,how about you?
What is your name?

HEY JUDY, I WILL BE AT THE WENDERMERE MONDAY MORNING ALSO. HAVE YOU SEEN PIC OF THE HOTEL, ITS NICE? BUT I SEEN PICS OF TRAINING AND OF THE DEL RIO WHERE WE WILL BE STAYING FOR TRAINING AND I ALL CAN SAY IS WHOA! (THE PICS ARE ON THE INTERNET.) HOPEFULLY WE WILL MEET MONDAY :).

FlyGirl in La Center, Washington said: Well, when it comes to the last 4 digits of my social, it starts with a 0! :) ::crosses fingers for ORD base::

On a scale from 1 to 10, how difficult were the tests?

MY LAST FOUR BEGIN WITH A 4. I THOUGHT I WAS DOING GOOD. HOPE I CAN GET ATL BASE.

Judy and Tee-Tee,
I will be at the Windermere on Monday as well. I just called the hotel and they have free wifi running all over the hotel - so phew, I can bring my laptop and stay connected.
I heard that Mesa is hiring primarily for IAD, PHX and ORD. I haven't heard of anyone lately getting an ATL assigned base, but you never know!
When do your flights leave on Monday? If I'm able to get on my scheduled standby flight I will leave PDX around 3 pm and I should be to the hotel by 5:30 or 6 PHX time, I'm guessing.
Oh, and my name is Kristen, by the way. See you all very soon! :)

PS - The Windermere is online at www.resortmesa.com

FlyGirl in La Center, Washington said: Judy and Tee-Tee,
I will be at the Windermere on Monday as well. I just called the hotel and they have free wifi running all over the hotel - so phew, I can bring my laptop and stay connected.
I heard that Mesa is hiring primarily for IAD, PHX and ORD. I haven't heard of anyone lately getting an ATL assigned base, but you never know!
When do your flights leave on Monday? If I'm able to get on my scheduled standby flight I will leave PDX around 3 pm and I should be to the hotel by 5:30 or 6 PHX time, I'm guessing.
Oh, and my name is Kristen, by the way. See you all very soon! :)

PS - The Windermere is online at www.resortmesa.com

Hi Kristen,
I will leave ABQ at 5:55 am.
I meet another lady at the open house,she is going too.
It's nice to know some body ,I believe we are all going to bond.

TEE-TEE in Rex, Georgia said: MY LAST FOUR BEGIN WITH A 4. I THOUGHT I WAS DOING GOOD. HOPE I CAN GET ATL BASE.

Hi TEE TEE,
My ssn. begins with a 6,I would love to get PHX,since I live in ABQ.
Any way ,we just have to except what they offer us.Eventually
we propbly get what we like it will take time.At this point I'm glad to pass all tests,my head is about to explode and I think I gained 10 pounds eating sugar.
Looking forward off meeting you girls.

Hey Judy, did you go to the interview in ABQ with the two flight attendants, one was from BNA the other was PHX i think, one from BNA was not on reserve at all? I did my open interview in ABQ and was the only guy, and i think 3 or four girls. :)

Hello Everyone!

Sitting here and studying my airport codes. WOW!...some make no sense!

I have a question for anyone that may have taken the test....

Do they give you a master list of the airports even if mixed up to take a choice from? Or is all from memory?

Thanks,
Lisa
11/14 Class Date

Judy in Albuquerque, New Mexico said: Hi Kristen,
I will leave ABQ at 5:55 am.
I meet another lady at the open house,she is going too.
It's nice to know some body ,I believe we are all going to bond.

Judy,
Yeah, I think we are all going to have a great time. I am very excited. I need to do some more studying, though. There's just so much information!
I bet you will get a PHX base. They seem to be sending people out there as well. I will cross my fingers for you. Maybe we could form a study group when we get there? :)

Kristen

Hey Ladies and Gents,
Just thought I would put this out there - go buy some Mucinex to take daily when you fly. Apparently ear infections run rampant, and as someone who doesn't have the greatest ears I hear this does wonders:

www.drugstore.com/qxp79283_334918_sespider/mucinex/expectorant_guaifenesin_extended_release_600_mg_tablets.htm

does anyone know of any other airline messageboards/forums??????

Hi Kristen,
Study group sounds great!
I hope getting PHX,will see.
I bouhgt a salve for the nose at the health food store,I always use going to Germany,it helps to kill bacteria and much more."Super Salve,pure herbal comfort".
It comes in a small container.Thanks for your tip!.I got a flue shoot Thursday.

There is airline career,but you have to pay.It is a great site ,great info.

ATL FA in Atlanta, Georgia said: Mesa? You've got to be kidding? The previous poster has third grade spelling skills and they got hired! That, in itself, should tell you something. Great job if you want to work like an elephant and get paid peanuts.

Ha twit. They don't know literate skills until someone is sent to training. Just receiving a packet doesn't mean you are hired at all, it just means you are capable of being sent to training. They test you once you get to training (PHX)and then if you PASS, you go to school, with further testing.

during the classes they have even MORE tests. If you fail, you are sent home. If you pass all tests with a decent score, you are then hired. The hiring takes place after training is completed.

:):):)

ATL FA in Marietta, Georgia said: Easy, fun money??? Are you kidding? You are going to make about $17,000 yr and work your way up to $25,000 yr After several years of hard work. You will not have time for family, friends or school for the first year - plan on putting your personal life on hold. Forget the lies they told you at the interview - you have just signed on for Legalized Slave Labor. If you have a husband to pay the bills while you are working then you are lucky. If not, you will be sharing a place with other fa's or living at home with your parents because you will not be able to afford a place of your own. If you are older and your home and car are already paid for then you are in a better position to work this 'fun' job. More than half of all new flight attendants quit after the first month. One in ten will make it to their 5 yr anniversary. Bad odds here. The benefits stink! Free travel? The free travel is stand-by. The planes are full and you cant get a 'free' seat if you have less than 15 yrs seniority. A REAL job will pay you enough to buy a REAL seat if you want to travel. And don't forget the risks to your health! One in ten of us is out on medical leave for severe illness or injury. You could end up like me - stuck to an IV pole for months unable to go outdoors or work ANY job. Take a look at www.welcomeaboardtoxicairlines and tell those people they can keep their lousy fa job!

LOL!

ATL FA in Marietta, Georgia said: Mesa is just another regional airline. They are all the same. No need to bash them, the job speaks for itself. Long, hard days, poverty wages and damaging consequences to your health. Sure, most jobs have their negative side BUT how many jobs are there that put your health in jeopardy for such piddly wages? Oh, won't happen to me... that's what I thought too eight years ago when I became an FA... want to see me now? I've been hooked up to IV meds for several months. I can't work my FA job or ANY other job for at least another six months and I'm living on disability insurance which barely covers my mortgage. Everything I ever worked for, my car, my home, my savings will all be gone soon because I thought... Oh, won't happen to me. I'm part of a large group of FA's and pilots in the same boat and I'd like to spare other people from making a disastrous mistake.

How is 15.40 bad wages?

thats much more than anything I've gotten in the past.

FlyGirl in La Center, Washington said: Hi Judy,

I will be in your training class on the 17th. I've been talking to a bunch of people who just went through training, so if you have any questions feel free to ask. STUDY YOUR AIRPORT CODES. The first or second day of class you have a huge test (I heard it was 100 o 150 questions) where you have to write out all of the area codes. You also need to know the lingo. Flashcards were recommended.

The last class had 1/3 of their FA's go to Phoenix, a 1/3 go to Washington-Dulles, and 1/3 go to Chicago.

See you in a few weeks!

I'm going the 17th as well. excited and nervous at the same time.

Did they tell you it's 15.40 in Block Time? That will come out to about $6.00 hr in Real Time. What airline starts you at only 15.40/hr block? That's horrible!