Mesaba Airlines

annonymous, so they do they just do fingerprinting and urine test? or more?

tang in Indianapolis, Indiana said: annonymous, so they do they just do fingerprinting and urine test? or more?

Tang, I've been a FA for two other airlines before and at least with them they do a urine test[ for drugs and poss. illnesses , finger printing and a VERY thorough 10 year back ground investigation...they will call all schools and past employers etc...a credit check, driving record check and a criminal back ground check. I hope that helps.

joy, so only a drug test, no blood work, right?

which other airline? Only urine tests for them right? no lab/blood tests?

what about for mesaba? do they do only drug or lab/blood work too? last question.

Not to be nosy, but why is everyone so concerned with blood work????

b/c i had hepatits A and malaria in the past, that's why for me at least. anyway, do they do it for mesaba? or only urine and fingerprinting? tell em, and i'll stop asking, promise

lol no they don't blood test, they didn't for me atleast

tang in New Hyde Park, New York said: b/c i had hepatits A and malaria in the past, that's why for me at least. anyway, do they do it for mesaba? or only urine and fingerprinting? tell em, and i'll stop asking, promise

Tang, I worked for Pinnacle and now fly part time for USA Jet out of Detroit.I've never had to take a blood test for these airlines.I'm not sure of Mesaba. I don't know anything about Hepatitis or Malaria....as long as they aren't contact contagious ...I don't see the problem. I would just be totally upfront with them if those questions are asked...I'm sure you will.

joy, what airline do u work for? whats the name? did they make u do blood test?

annonymous, lol they don't do a blood test

they dont for mesaba, right? thanks.

tang in New Hyde Park, New York said: joy, what airline do u work for? whats the name? did they make u do blood test?

Seriously...read the above post

Joy, 'Seriously...read the above post,'

oh, so u do mean mesaba. how did i miss that?

Julie in Grant, Iowa said: Molly,
"Annonymous" will probably have more insite than me, but here is what I remember from my interview: They ask questions relating to past work related situations involving things like, handling customers, co-workers, and things involving safety. They want to know how you handled the situation and what was the outcome. So be prepared with some answers for those kinds of questions. We also talked about the job and details involving living arrangements etc. But I think I was bringing up a lot of those kinds of questions. I was interviewed by Mary too, don't be nervous they were very nice. Good luck!

thanks for replying.... one other question, i left out some part-time jobs that i held in the past from my application.... they were very short-held jobs like one week, or a couple days.... i thought that since they were so short, it wouldn't be necessary to put them down..... should i tell mary at the interview or just refill out an application? it's not that i intentionally left them out, they just seem insignificant.... advice???

I wouldn't mention anything... you'll be fine

Just have lots of examples of situations that you handled well ( specific) ! like 10 of them atleast, think on your feet, be genuine and smile a lot and you'll be fine

If you genuinely like people, are kind , professional and present yourself well, you will get hired

annonymous, they dont fo any blood work for mesaba, right? i dont do illegal drugs, so i'll pass the urien test

I don't mind answering questions... clearly I don't at all considering I've answered every question I have.

But if you choose not to read my prior answers which have already answered your question and you repeatedly ask me over and over again the same thing...

well... it's quite frustrating

annonymous. well, i'm just anxious and scared. so i have it set, jsut a urine test and fingerprinting for mesaba, right? anythign else i should know on background checks, what to bring to the interview, etc?

Annonymous,
I have seen this person on another forum and they are on to whoever it is...they just keeps asking the same question over and over...

annoying

dont worry about anything, you'll be fine. Just bring yourself, oh and two forms of ID , if they hire you they take your info on the spot and fingerprint you right there when they offer you the position. Then you have 1 hour to go take your urine test

1 hour?? boy, they get u comin,' they get u goin.' do u have to pay for fingerprinting or the urine test?

I'm done, these questions from NY are getting a bit ridiculous now !!

wowza

annonymous in Minneapolis, Minnesota said: I wouldn't mention anything... you'll be fine

Just have lots of examples of situations that you handled well ( specific) ! like 10 of them atleast, think on your feet, be genuine and smile a lot and you'll be fine

If you genuinely like people, are kind , professional and present yourself well, you will get hired

Thanks!!! one more thing though... don't they do employment history checks? or do they just contact your past employers... because if they do check on employment history for the past 10 years, i don't want to leave out anything.... what do you think about employment history checks?... do they really check out EVERYTHING about a person???

You should just be prepared for them to do an employment check. Theres more than enough space on the applications for you to put all of the jobs you've ever had and then some. I think this all falls under the FBI background check.

Dj1982 in Mandeville, Louisiana said: You should just be prepared for them to do an employment check. Theres more than enough space on the applications for you to put all of the jobs you've ever had and then some. I think this all falls under the FBI background check.

do you think having some short-term jobs will affect me from getting hired.... i did talk to the interviewer that i would bringing an updated resume and application to the interview... i filled out the application at the open house and couldn't remember all of the jobs that i've had... now with tax-forms, i updated the info... should i just be honest at the interview? i don't want them to think that i'm lying because i'm not.... gosh, i'm so nervous... i mean, i've been out of high school two years now and i've been in college for one year... i've probably had like 3 odd jobs that didn't last one month and 2 jobs that lasted only 3 months and lastly, two jobs lasting over 6 months... see, have many short-term jobs don't i?.... suggestions?

Candice in Toledo, Ohio said: Wow see how things work out, Good Luck!

I just got a call for an interview tomorrow...let me know when your comes...I know it will.

Sick of it in Monroe, Michigan said: I just got a call for an interview tomorrow...let me know when your comes...I know it will.

mine is on friday... got called day after attending open session in bloomington....

Sick of it in Monroe, Michigan said: I just got a call for an interview tomorrow...let me know when your comes...I know it will.

They just called me!!! I'm going back up there tomorrow at 10am

Sick of it in Monroe, Michigan said: I just got a call for an interview tomorrow...let me know when your comes...I know it will.

Joy Lets do lunch after our interviews

Candice in Toledo, Ohio said: Joy Lets do lunch after our interviews

I'll see you there and we can see if I have time...I have to take my Dad to a Dr. appt. Yeah!!!!!

Candice I think i might know you!!...do you work for Tarta " call a ride" or maybe not...but i was wondering do you know anything about this mesaba? i was gonna go for compass but i seen they have open house in detroit next tues...

SkyPrincess in Toledo, Ohio said: Candice I think i might know you!!...do you work for Tarta " call a ride" or maybe not...but i was wondering do you know anything about this mesaba? i was gonna go for compass but i seen they have open house in detroit next tues...

No I dont work for Tarta but I didn't know anything about Mesaba until I attended the open house a few weeks ago. They fill you in on everything you need to know about the company and the position. I can probably let you know more after my interview tomorrow though

Candice in Toledo, Ohio said: . No I dont work for Tarta but I didn't know anything about Mesaba until I attended the open house a few weeks ago. They fill you in on everything you need to know about the company and the position. I can probably let you know more after my interview tomorrow though

Hey Candice, let me know how your interview went....mine was kinda strange, not like others. I'm told that training won't be until late Dec.

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: Hey Candice, let me know how your interview went....mine was kinda strange, not like others. I'm told that training won't be until late Dec.

what was strange about it ?

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: Hey Candice, let me know how your interview went....mine was kinda strange, not like others. I'm told that training won't be until late Dec.

Hey Joy, I think it went ok it felt really informal and it took about ten minutes. I had gotten there early and they had interviews going every 10 mins. That kinda had me nervous until I went in and I felt that I did pretty well. They said I'll here from them within a week. Got my fingers crossed

wow, so you guys actually travel all the way up here to MN to interview to work for Mesaba, why?

Candice in Toledo, Ohio said: Hey Joy, I think it went ok it felt really informal and it took about ten minutes. I had gotten there early and they had interviews going every 10 mins. That kinda had me nervous until I went in and I felt that I did pretty well. They said I'll here from them within a week. Got my fingers crossed

My interview lasted almost an hour! Very intense ...I was told aprox a week also. I wanted to see how long they told you before the next call. Good Luck!

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: My interview lasted almost an hour! Very intense ...I was told aprox a week also. I wanted to see how long they told you before the next call. Good Luck!

i have an interview at 8 in the morning tomorrow with Mesaba also... could you tell me any of the questions that they asked you??? (if you remember any...) i'm really nervous and excited as well.... what would you say the interview was centered around... safety? customer service? or experience? i'm so nervous because i have a lot of short-held jobs and i don't know if they are gonna ask me a lot of questions regarding them... were you interviewed by Mary Buesgen???

Molly in Andover, Minnesota said: i have an interview at 8 in the morning tomorrow with Mesaba also... could you tell me any of the questions that they asked you??? (if you remember any...) i'm really nervous and excited as well.... what would you say the interview was centered around... safety? customer service? or experience? i'm so nervous because i have a lot of short-held jobs and i don't know if they are gonna ask me a lot of questions regarding them... were you interviewed by Mary Buesgen???

I interviewed in Detroit...so, no it wasn't Mary. Just be prepared to reflect on past work related experiences.A little bit of everything really. Good luck to you!

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: I interviewed in Detroit...so, no it wasn't Mary. Just be prepared to reflect on past work related experiences.A little bit of everything really. Good luck to you!

thanks....

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: I interviewed in Detroit...so, no it wasn't Mary. Just be prepared to reflect on past work related experiences.A little bit of everything really. Good luck to you!

do they ask questions about what you know about them??? like their history???

Molly in Andover, Minnesota said: do they ask questions about what you know about them??? like their history???

They asked why I want to work for them...pretty normal for most job interviews. Nothing about their history though.

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: They asked why I want to work for them...pretty normal for most job interviews. Nothing about their history though.

ditto that... i'm pretty sure they must've drilled you with a lot of questions about stressful situations and how you dealt with them right?.... what was the question that you found was the hardest to answer?

Molly in Andover, Minnesota said: ditto that... i'm pretty sure they must've drilled you with a lot of questions about stressful situations and how you dealt with them right?.... what was the question that you found was the hardest to answer?

I think it will be different for everyone depending on work history...I'm 49 so I have a long work history...lol. My trouble came in choosing just one situation per question! You could be thinking about challenging, stressful, and successful situations in the workplace and have them prepared in your mind. This will help you to feel more confidant . I felt that it was one of the most professional interviews I've ever had. Best wishes for the morning and let us know how it goes!

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: I think it will be different for everyone depending on work history...I'm 49 so I have a long work history...lol. My trouble came in choosing just one situation per question! You could be thinking about challenging, stressful, and successful situations in the workplace and have them prepared in your mind. This will help you to feel more confidant . I felt that it was one of the most professional interviews I've ever had. Best wishes for the morning and let us know how it goes!

Thanks!!! I'm excited and HIGHLY nervous but i think i'll be okay... i'll let everyone know how the interview goes... oh, by the way... are you just waiting for a call back?

Molly in Andover, Minnesota said: Thanks!!! I'm excited and HIGHLY nervous but i think i'll be okay... i'll let everyone know how the interview goes... oh, by the way... are you just waiting for a call back?

Yes, they said that it would be within a week.....I hope they call either way so that I'm not just waiting. I have a job offer at a marketing firm and need to let them know by next Tuesday. If I don't hear from Mesaba by then I think I'm going to accept the offer. All the waiting is just so confusing...my mind wanders!

Joy in Monroe, Michigan said: Yes, they said that it would be within a week.....I hope they call either way so that I'm not just waiting. I have a job offer at a marketing firm and need to let them know by next Tuesday. If I don't hear from Mesaba by then I think I'm going to accept the offer. All the waiting is just so confusing...my mind wanders!

exactly... it also heightens the anxiety too!.... i was so nervous that everytime the phone rang, i jumped... well, best wishes to you... i'll let you know how the interview goes...

well, just got back from interview.... umm, i'm not sure i did so well in the interview... i was so nervous... i accidently locked the bathroom key in the bathroom too!!! OMG... that was so embarassing.... i don't think that i'll get the position... man, i'm just a nervous wreck!!! guess all i can do now is sit and wait for a phone call, though, i doubt i'll be getting any.... =( ... the interviewers were very nice and friendly though... they helped calm my nerves a bit....

Molly in Andover, Minnesota said: well, just got back from interview.... umm, i'm not sure i did so well in the interview... i was so nervous... i accidently locked the bathroom key in the bathroom too!!! OMG... that was so embarassing.... i don't think that i'll get the position... man, i'm just a nervous wreck!!! guess all i can do now is sit and wait for a phone call, though, i doubt i'll be getting any.... =( ... the interviewers were very nice and friendly though... they helped calm my nerves a bit....

You are so funny....they know that we are all nervous..who wouldn't be? The bathroom thing is funny! Did you find the questions easy to relate to? You will be fine , if they thought enough of you to call you into a 2nd visit...they saw something great in you...chin up!