Mesa Airlines

So true-they are definitely wordy, but I did email one of the recruiters in re. those, and he said that we don't have to have them memorized for that first test, we just need to be familiar with 'em. I got a "last call" email the other day asking me to confirm that I'm still planning to attend the training, so I'm guessing that I'll see the flight and hotel info within the next few days. I'm listing ORD, IAD, and CLT as my choices. IAD would be home for me since I'm from VA, but I kinda want to give ORD a chance.

VA4Life in Killeen, Texas said: Thanks for the advice! A friend of mine's flying out on the 5th for the training class that starts on the 7th, so you 2 will probably meet (her name's Jennifer and she's from Houston, TX). Are you hoping to get based in Charlotte? Is it true that they do base assignments using the 1st digit of the last 4 or your SSN?

Best of luck!

Good you'll be in my class and YES! first digit of the last. I am 4 whats yours? I don't care where I go really But the last class 1/3 ORD ,1/3PHX ,and 1/3 IAD
Lets hope we dont get ORD in the winter Buuuuuuuuuurrrrrrr Its cold. I am having a traing day with the help of the hubby. Good luck

YAY! I can't wait to meet you! And the lst digit of my last 4 is 0-yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, hopefully, I'll get my first choice!!!

Yes it's true they go by your ss...anyway I'm pretty open to any bases on the East coast CLT would be ideal but I'm open I'll be looking out for your friend on the 5th
See ya in PHX

Great! See ya there!

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See you all in PHX on the 29th.........off to study now. UGH!

I do have a question for all of you. Since we are going to be out there for the thanksgiving holiday, Do you think we will have the day off? I know, I know, its the airlines. Just thought if anyone who has been to class can give us a clue? or any other advise on what to expect. I am shipping a box of goodies, laundry stuff, trea bags and my fav mug. Anyother adce is soooooooooo welcomed. 12 days to count down. Later

U got an address that we can mail stuff ahead to? I wanted to do the same thing to lighten my packing load, but I wasn't sure if that'd b an option.....

Quick question-is anyone planning to fully move to wherever they're assigned to, or is everyone going to pretty much do the commute/crash pad thing?

No, I am sending a box out with me checking it on the flight, instead of an extra suitcase. And whatever I don't take with me to my base, I am going to send home after training. also I am hoping to get CLT but if not I am going to Crash Pad it. I own a house in Troutman NC and don't really want to move, I will get to CLT one day I am sure.

VA4life, What is your name? I will meet you in PHX.

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hope to hear from future FA's

I'm renting a place right now in TX, but my gf lives in Chicago (hence the reason I'm trying to get ORD), so I plan to move in with her (if the commute from her suburb to O'Hare isn't too horrendous). Oh, and my name's Santisha-can't wait to meet you!

Oh, and in re. Thanksgiving Day, as GREAT as it would be to have the day off (planned a really big dinner/weekend with my gf), I'm putting my odds on the fact that we won't be off....it would be really nice though, huh.....

That would be great for you. I will look for you and let you know as soon as I get my hotel info. I am flying out Monday at 925am from CLT. See you in PHX. I heard the Del Rio is awsome. sound like a college dorm........too old for all that but it does sound fun. I just hope I don't get roomed with a snorer(very light sleeper) hahaha! I am bringing lots of treats too, and My Tea bags.

I think you may be right VA, we will not be off. No turkey for us. At least not this year. I am going on a diet anyway. :)

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Great, I'll look for you as well! I haven't heard anything about the Del Rio or seen any pics, so again, I'm going in with an open mind....college dorm style? Yeah, that could be fun....I'm a pretty easygoing individual, so I'm hoping to get along with whomever I'm roomed with. I'm going to ATTEMPT to pack lots of goodies, but I have a feeling that I'll be making a trip to the nearby Wal-Mart! And we can at least dream of a nice turkey dinner, right????

GREAT! see ya there. I am heading out on lovely lake Norman for the day to study. we have a little beach island we go to allowing Tinkerbell(My little Chi-pin) to run around while my hubby helps me study. I will check in later .......have a great day. its like 80 here today. Study, study study.....I am going to hate these announcments. Bye Bye

Good Morning Future FA's ........Well I had a day of studying yesterday and I have come to the conclusion, I HATE THESE ANNOUNCMENTS! Everyone have a good study day and good luck!

Good Morning to you too, Future FA!!! In re. the announcements, the feeling's definitely mutual! I'm sure that we'll come to love them and know them like the backs of our hands, though!!!

Hey VA I sure hope your right ........they are driving me nuts!

stay away from mesa guys. they put you up in the ghetto! the rumors are true. i didn't want to believe them. {(

ps - there is no way you will get CLT as a base. the only bases they are really hiring for right now is washington dulles and chicago. i heard chicago is almost full. they did pull some people to phoenix.

Well ya, the del rio is in a bad part of town, won't deny that :). But the company has its good and bad. And no, you won't get CLT right away, it would take time and senority. But people have gone to some of the more 'senior' bases recently. You most likely will start PHX, IAD or ORD :)

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

Hi, my name is Jennifer i am going to training on november 7 also. Are you scared? how are you doing your studying? Could you give me any pointers?

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

how was the test could you tell me what was on the test and what to exspet.

Hi guys,
Had our big test today!!!
Study the whole packet,we had about 200 questions and none are multiple choice.
Good luck to all off you or better to all of us.See you in PHX.

so, were there any matching, or is it all fill-in-the-blank? do we have to provide the term or definition, or is it a mixture of both?

WOOHOO....GOT ALL MY AIRLINE CODES DOWN!!! HAVE STUDIED THEM BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS FOR 6 NIGHTS NOW! JUST HAD TO SHARE MY EXCITEMENT!

NOW ON TO THOSE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

WISHING US ALL LUCK!

WOOPS..THATS AIRPORT CODES!...lol Shows how tired I am!

Hi Jennifer I can't wait to met you.Yes I'm a little nervous. My studying is going well I got the military times doen, airport codes and I'm still working on five announcements Igot the longest two memorized. try learning them by pargraphs. Off to study email me tamika2fly@yahoo.com

Not to be negative, but once you go on the line you guys will need luck. Mesa is not known as a benevolent employer. You'll have long duty days and will be paid only for when you're flying. You'll have to wait a while before you build enough seniority to hold the lines and domiciles you want. You might ask if FAs are "junior manned." Finally, don't be surprised to encounter an unhappy pilot group.

Good luck. Mesa, and aviation, are not what they're cracked up to be.

judy in Flagstaff, Arizona said: Hi guys,
Had our big test today!!!
Study the whole packet,we had about 200 questions and none are multiple choice.
Good luck to all off you or better to all of us.See you in PHX.

I know you are trying to study and I would be so greatful for any insite to what to expect. I will be in the Oct 31st class. Are the rooms okay? Can you walk to stores? And how is the trainers? Did everyone pass the test? Thank You so much for any answers you can give. see ya on the 31st.

Okay, Okay, I think most everyone who is sending in comments has the smarts and heart to want to try this. As in any job there is bound to be good and bad. However, PLEASE let us make the choice to go, not go, like it, dislike it or whatever. FA's are suppose to be spontaneous, out going and friendly(perky almost), and kind. So please stop with all the negitive stuff and allow us to enjoy our decision to try and be the best Flight Attendants we can be. If its that bad why are there hundred's of thousdands all over the world? Please don't answer that. I love this forum, Its been very helpful and we are all adults. GOOD LUCK everyone and be proud of the choice you made, I am! :)

Timothy in Mesa, Arizona said: Well ya, the del rio is in a bad part of town, won't deny that :). But the company has its good and bad. And no, you won't get CLT right away, it would take time and senority. But people have gone to some of the more 'senior' bases recently. You most likely will start PHX, IAD or ORD :)

HEY, Timothy, I am glad you are still on the site. How is the IOE going? Are you in a crash pad or living there? How many hours are you getting? I want to fly alot. Can you help with anything that will help us get through the training? What is it like? Days off to study? and anything you can tell us about the del Rio? Can we walk to shopping? What not to bring and what to bring? Do they have irons/and boards? Just want to do my best............Email me if you can or the forum. Here is my email ppochick@yahoo.com

Future FA for YV in Troutman, North Carolina: "As in any job there is bound to be good and bad."

....and, believe me, there is plenty of "bad" at Mesa.

"If [it's] that bad why are there hundred's of [thousands] [of flight attendants] all over the world?"

There are not "hundreds of thousands" of flight attendants all over the world. And aviation jobs are NOT like other jobs where "the bad" is comparatively minor. In aviation the "bad" is bad. Along with "junior manning" ask about "standup overnights." Ask how long you can expect to sit reserve until you have enough seniority to hold a line. Last but not least, ask about probation.

But, you are right. You are all adults and can make choices. Just be forewarned that Mesa Airlines is not exactly the greatest aviation company on earth. I've been there and done it.

Displaced,
I really want to know if you are still with Mesa? I sure hope not. Sounds like you hate them all. And yes there are many many FA's I know who LOVE the job, Mesa Included. What about probation? I feel as any other job, Do your best, be kind and work hard and you will go through life alot happier. I worked for a major airline for over 20 years, I had a terrible thing happen to me in my personal life and decided to walk away for a few years until I was okay with things. My Airline was awsome during the 5 years I had to go through hell to get my sprit back. and Yes I do believe I will LOVE Mesa as much as I loved my other airline. I am ready for whatever comes at me and proud of the choice I made to do this.

Good point, Future. I think that for alot of us, this experience will be what we make of it. I've read the good and the bad, and I don't think that this opportunity will present anything that I can't handle. And, if worse come to worse, I can walk away from it if it isn't right for me. I will, however, give it a chance, because it just isn't in me to be defeated before I even try:)

Me too! I can't wait to meet all my fellow go getters out there. Kepp positive, and be happy......that's my motto through all of this. Off to study now!

Well said! Have fun studying!!!

Future FA for YV in Troutman, North Carolina: "Displaced, I really want to know if you are still with Mesa? I sure hope not."

No, thank G-d. I was a pilot and a flight instructor briefly at Mesa's flight school in FMN. Read my comments, above, about how Mesa lied to me. Some people have a high tolerance for lies and lousy treatment. I don't.

"What about probation?"

If you worked for a major for twenty years you know as well as anyone that you walk a fine line during your first year. Get crosswise with *anyone* and you can be out the door.

You probably know the stories about female FAs being harassed if they refuse male pilots' passes. It's your word against the pilot's (and what if he is a Captain). The union can't help you because, as I recall, you cannot join until after probation. I don't know if Mesa has a FA union.

I have a friend who got on with COEX. Nice guy and a good pilot. He did fine in training but immediately after IOE he was canned. He deserved better.

Airlines have changed a lot over the years. Jobs aren't nearly as good as they were years ago. Just beware.

Good luck with your training.

Mesa FA'a are part of of AFA.
I hope you are in a better career now and best of luck to you. I can't see being "canned" unless there is a reason. I know its really hard to get fired and know some who should be and weren't. And others that were and got their jobs back, (even when they shouldnt have). So like I said I want this, I am going in with the best attitude I can and I am going to love it or move onto something else. Best of luck to you.

6 ANNOUNCMENTS down, 1 to go!!!!!!!!! UGH!!!!
I hear these things in my sleep, while I drive and even watching my favorite shows........They are so wordy. Anyway, keep practicing them and I am sure we will get it. I am taking a few hours off from them today. Buh-Bye, Future FA's

Future FA for YV in Troutman, North Carolina: "Mesa FA's are part of of AFA."

That's a positive sign. Mesa FAs deserve representation.

For years Mesa resisted all unionization efforts. The pilots needed a lot of gumption to finally achieve ALPA unionization. Even so, about five years ago Mesa started an alter-ego airline, called Freedom Airlines, to try to bust ALPA (Get the pun? How funny.). Several Mesa pilots "scabbed" to fly for Freedom. I recognized a couple of names on the Freedom pilot list; neither name surprised me. Both individuals were a$$holes. Eventually, ALPA and Mesa signed a new contract and there was no more Freedom (sorry).

"I am going in with the best attitude I can and I am going to love it *or move onto something else.*"

For Mesa that is the best attitude you can have. Once again, best of luck with class.

Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Future FA for YV in Troutman, North Carolina: "Mesa FA's are part of of AFA."

That's a positive sign. Mesa FAs deserve representation.

For years Mesa resisted all unionization efforts. The pilots needed a lot of gumption to finally achieve ALPA unionization. Even so, about five years ago Mesa started an alter-ego airline, called Freedom Airlines, to try to bust ALPA (Get the pun? How funny.). Several Mesa pilots "scabbed" to fly for Freedom. I recognized a couple of names on the Freedom pilot list; neither name surprised me. Both individuals were a$$holes. Eventually, ALPA and Mesa signed a new contract and there was no more Freedom (sorry).

"I am going in with the best attitude I can and I am going to love it *or move onto something else.*"

For Mesa that is the best attitude you can have. Once again, best of luck with class.

I am sure I will LOVE it........Flying is in my blood. I still have lifetime pass privlidges for my last job. I am not doing this for the flying. I love the industry and belong in it. Yes, we will be represented by AFA. What are you doing now? If I may ask?

F8 Freedom Airlines is still flying too.

VA, How is the studing going? I am so burnt out today.......taking a break and letting loose tonight. Will pick it up in the morning.

I AGREE WITH DISPLACED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL. STAY AWAY FROM MESA. THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THEIR EMPLOYEES AT ALL - WHICH IS WHY THEY HAVE TRAINING CLASSES ALL THE TIME. THE TURNOVER IS HORRIBLE. LOOK AT MAINLINE EMPLOYERS - THEY USUALLY HAVE LESS THAN 10 TRAINING CLASSES A YEAR. MESA HAS THEM ALMOST EVERY WEEK!
WHEN STAYING AT MESA HOTELS WE HAVE HAD HUGE PROBLEMS WITH SAFETY. TRIED TALKING TO MANAGEMENT AND THEY DIDN'T CARE.
DON'T GET FOOLED.