Mesa Hiring Dispatchers

Mavmb · September 21st, 2006, 18:35

Mesa is hiring dispatchers. We are understaffed! So if you have a dispatch license, and you are interested, welcome aboard! Pay is about 25,000 a year. We work 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hour shifts. The pay sucks in my opinion but the flight benefits are great. Here's the website or PM me and send me a message.

http://www.mesa-air.com

H46Bubba · October 22nd, 2006, 20:27

Now how are you going to recruit new dispachers if you don't lie to them? At Mesa you'll have outstading pay and bennefits, you'll work the hours you want to work and at Mesa you fly for free!

CaptainChris87 · October 25th, 2006, 00:40

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Originally Posted by H46Bubba

Now how are you going to recruit new dispachers if you don't lie to them? At Mesa you'll have outstading pay and bennefits, you'll work the hours you want to work and at Mesa you fly for free!

Hey "Honesty IS the best Policy".

T_5 · November 6th, 2006, 23:08

Hey Mavmb
I am taking a dispatch course right now and am starting to look for companies to work for. I was wondering if you could tell me a little more about mesa. Starting hourly pay? When do the flight benefits kick in? How often do you get raises? Anything else you might think would make me want to work for mesa or not.
Thanks

Mavmb · November 21st, 2006, 14:38

With the raises included, we end up making about 15 dollars an hour. You will have to work weekends and graveyard shifts starting out. I am sure you can read about Mesa in lots of places. It is not a dream job, but it is excellent dispatch experience. The health insurance starts around 3 months, and the flight benefits start after a month. The flight benefits for airlines outside of this country starts after six months.

jbp1 · November 23rd, 2006, 21:38

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Originally Posted by T_5

Hey Mavmb
I am taking a dispatch course right now and am starting to look for companies to work for. I was wondering if you could tell me a little more about mesa. Starting hourly pay? When do the flight benefits kick in? How often do you get raises? Anything else you might think would make me want to work for mesa or not.
Thanks

Avoid the airlines! Send resumes to every charter operation you can find. Dispatching at the regional level is no longer a doorway to the majors. I know dispatchers who have been with their regional for more than 10 years and still dont make more than 35K.

Mavmb · November 25th, 2006, 20:46

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Originally Posted by jbp1

Avoid the airlines! Send resumes to every charter operation you can find. Dispatching at the regional level is no longer a doorway to the majors. I know dispatchers who have been with their regional for more than 10 years and still dont make more than 35K.

That is definitely true. Part of the reason I am getting out of the business. No sense in being capped at 35K after 10 years of hard work.

mtsu_av8er · November 26th, 2006, 04:24

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Originally Posted by Mavmb

That is definitely true. Part of the reason I am getting out of the business. No sense in being capped at 35K after 10 years of hard work.

Again?

H46Bubba · November 26th, 2006, 15:43

Mav, you need to make up your mind. Pilot, dispatcher or realtor. I look at this way. This AOG job is not my career. This is just a stepping stone and a way to pay the bills, while having the benefits of working for an airline. I will be a professional pilot. That is my career. I left Mesa, a very proffitable regional that treats their employees like crap and has a very high employee turnover rate. That's why they don't give you vacation till after a year of employment. JO know's you'll quit before you use it! Now I'm at Comair wich is in Ch.11, whose pilots are in position to either strike or make a deal for restructuring, and just had 12 aircraft taken away, maybe more by DL. But the difference is I'm happy. I get vaca after 6 months, I get treated like a person, I make enough to pay the bills and also live comfortably. I know there will be a light at the end of the Ch.11 tunnel (as long as US keeps their gruby hands off of DL.) I get updates by the company president when anything goes on. If you work at Mesa you have to hear stuff by word of mouth (rumots). Again this is only a stepping stone.

Mavmb · December 21st, 2006, 17:50

Gotta love how people on internet boards are experts on everything concerning your life and your career although they have never met you!

H46Bubba · December 22nd, 2006, 00:13

Oh don't get all huffy puffy!

I was just saying that the pilot blood is still runing through your veins and not to let it get bled out. You should still try to go for it. Mesa will just drag you down just as it did to me. Find anoter dispatcher gig that pays better than 35K a year and continue on with your flying.

Bog · December 27th, 2006, 09:54

Mav:

How often did you work the UAX RJs? You've probably done hundreds of releases for me.

Mavmb · January 14th, 2007, 23:31

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Originally Posted by Bog

Mav:

How often did you work the UAX RJs? You've probably done hundreds of releases for me.

I've been working Freedom dispatch since August. I used to work United though. Lol, this might not make you feel better but all the newbie dispatchers work United. All the senior dispatchers work HP and the west coast -- better weather!

Bog · January 16th, 2007, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Mavmb

I've been working Freedom dispatch since August. I used to work United though. Lol, this might not make you feel better but all the newbie dispatchers work United. All the senior dispatchers work HP and the west coast -- better weather!

Doesn't surprise me. I wouldn't want to work that system either.

But, since I quit, I don't have to care anymore. What a great feeling it is to be free!

CrippleHawk · April 21st, 2008, 12:05

I used to work for PSA as a dispatcher. But I got fed up with the BullS*&t.
In the end we were understaffed for 5 months ever since I have started there . IN the end I was releasing 70-80 flights (sometimes 16 an hour)
before I go home. I felt cheated......

Hell alot of people are tying to get out of there because PSA senior don't know jack ##### how to run the company our turnover rate is one of the highest

NOte my time at PSA was 11-07 ill 4-08

I am going back to A&P. for Charters and GA. NO more airlines for me

BigFellor · May 15th, 2008, 13:34

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Originally Posted by CrippleHawk

I am going back to A&P. for Charters and GA. NO more airlines for me

The flying public thanks you.

PSA is an ok place to be if you can put up with the BS from upper management. But, you get that in any company. The biggest problem I see is getting people in that give a damn about their work and what they do. Most dont, and those are the ones who dont stick around too long. Fine by me. I'd rather work with some people who take pride in what they do.

mission_aviation · May 15th, 2008, 20:21

Now when you all mention the work ethics at these particular airlines, what do you make these comparisons to? If it is poor pay, well like others have said it should only be a stepping stone. Ok the pay is still crappy after 10 years. I have never heard of any job that you can make a high five or six figure income without working at least 15 to 20 (sometimes longer). Excuse me, in the airlines. When you talk about treatment by management, are you comparing it to previous jobs. I'm sure that some of you have some prior military experience under your belt, so treatment should be better than that of military life. We never know whats going on the next day until it arrives. I'm trying to understand if QOL life for airlines is better or worse than military life. I'm sure that most of you know what we have been doing in Iraq and Afganistan and thats pretty tough work. Is airline dispatching work harder than that, because if it isn't, then I can handle just about anything (Including bullets wizzing over my head). I don't mean to come off having an attitude, but I want to make sure that I'm not getting into a job that is tougher that what I have been going through for the past few years (I kind of burned out from that).

mission_aviation · May 15th, 2008, 20:24

I start IFOD on June 23rd and finish on July 25th. If the job is still there, I'm interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavmb

Mesa is hiring dispatchers. We are understaffed! So if you have a dispatch license, and you are interested, welcome aboard! Pay is about 25,000 a year. We work 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hour shifts. The pay sucks in my opinion but the flight benefits are great. Here's the website or PM me and send me a message.

http://www.mesa-air.com

N826AW · May 15th, 2008, 21:17

My buddy dispatched for Mesa for a bit, then moved onto another regional before landing a spot at a Southern based major airline. Like has been said, pay and schedules suck and they are chronically shortstaffed. But the flight bennies are the bombs.

Bog · May 16th, 2008, 21:23

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Originally Posted by mission_aviation

I start IFOD on June 23rd and finish on July 25th. If the job is still there, I'm interested.

The original post about MAG hiring dispatchers is from 2006. Any normal airline and we could say that they're probably staffed.

MAG is not a normal airline.

Run away.

mission_aviation · May 17th, 2008, 12:07

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Originally Posted by Bog

The original post about MAG hiring dispatchers is from 2006. Any normal airline and we could say that they're probably staffed.

MAG is not a normal airline.

Run away.

Oh, You right, damn it. Thats an old post. Unless this is just an update. What do you mean not a normal airline?

Mavmb · May 17th, 2008, 14:46

I worked as a Mesa dispatcher in all of 2006 and quit in 2007. I didn't really enjoy it. I just felt like the high school job I had washing dishes treated me better. (That's probably saying enough right there)

Mavmb · May 17th, 2008, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrippleHawk

I used to work for PSA as a dispatcher. But I got fed up with the BullS*&t.
In the end we were understaffed for 5 months ever since I have started there . IN the end I was releasing 70-80 flights (sometimes 16 an hour)
before I go home. I felt cheated......

Hell alot of people are tying to get out of there because PSA senior don't know jack ##### how to run the company our turnover rate is one of the highest

NOte my time at PSA was 11-07 ill 4-08

I am going back to A&P. for Charters and GA. NO more airlines for me

I still believe the FAA should put a limit on the amount of dispatch releases in an hour, among other things.

Bog · May 17th, 2008, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Mavmb

I still believe the FAA should put a limit on the amount of dispatch releases in an hour, among other things.

I think most pilots would agree with you and support that idea.

ljg · May 17th, 2008, 21:38

Do the majors have designated "flight followers" ? The regionals might really benefit from delegating some of the work away from a single desk.

September 21st, 2006, 18:35	#1
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Mesa is hiring dispatchers. We are understaffed! So if you have a dispatch license, and you are interested, welcome aboard! Pay is about 25,000 a year. We work 4 days on and 3 days off, 10 hour shifts. The pay sucks in my opinion but the flight benefits are great. Here's the website or PM me and send me a message. http://www.mesa-air.com __________________ My accomplishments: 30,000 hours logged, at yo momma's house!

October 22nd, 2006, 20:27	#2
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,332	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Now how are you going to recruit new dispachers if you don't lie to them? At Mesa you'll have outstading pay and bennefits, you'll work the hours you want to work and at Mesa you fly for free!

November 6th, 2006, 23:08	#4
T_5 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Hey Mavmb I am taking a dispatch course right now and am starting to look for companies to work for. I was wondering if you could tell me a little more about mesa. Starting hourly pay? When do the flight benefits kick in? How often do you get raises? Anything else you might think would make me want to work for mesa or not. Thanks

November 21st, 2006, 14:38	#5
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers With the raises included, we end up making about 15 dollars an hour. You will have to work weekends and graveyard shifts starting out. I am sure you can read about Mesa in lots of places. It is not a dream job, but it is excellent dispatch experience. The health insurance starts around 3 months, and the flight benefits start after a month. The flight benefits for airlines outside of this country starts after six months. __________________ My accomplishments: 30,000 hours logged, at yo momma's house!

November 26th, 2006, 15:43	#9
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,332	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Mav, you need to make up your mind. Pilot, dispatcher or realtor. I look at this way. This AOG job is not my career. This is just a stepping stone and a way to pay the bills, while having the benefits of working for an airline. I will be a professional pilot. That is my career. I left Mesa, a very proffitable regional that treats their employees like crap and has a very high employee turnover rate. That's why they don't give you vacation till after a year of employment. JO know's you'll quit before you use it! Now I'm at Comair wich is in Ch.11, whose pilots are in position to either strike or make a deal for restructuring, and just had 12 aircraft taken away, maybe more by DL. But the difference is I'm happy. I get vaca after 6 months, I get treated like a person, I make enough to pay the bills and also live comfortably. I know there will be a light at the end of the Ch.11 tunnel (as long as US keeps their gruby hands off of DL.) I get updates by the company president when anything goes on. If you work at Mesa you have to hear stuff by word of mouth (rumots). Again this is only a stepping stone.

December 21st, 2006, 17:50	#10
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Gotta love how people on internet boards are experts on everything concerning your life and your career although they have never met you! __________________ My accomplishments: 30,000 hours logged, at yo momma's house!

December 22nd, 2006, 00:13	#11
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,332	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Oh don't get all huffy puffy! I was just saying that the pilot blood is still runing through your veins and not to let it get bled out. You should still try to go for it. Mesa will just drag you down just as it did to me. Find anoter dispatcher gig that pays better than 35K a year and continue on with your flying.

December 27th, 2006, 09:54	#12
Bog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,170	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Mav: How often did you work the UAX RJs? You've probably done hundreds of releases for me. __________________ "To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid." - Anon

April 21st, 2008, 12:05	#15
CrippleHawk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Herndon VA (outside of Washington DC home of Dulles International) Posts: 24	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers I used to work for PSA as a dispatcher. But I got fed up with the BullS*&t. In the end we were understaffed for 5 months ever since I have started there . IN the end I was releasing 70-80 flights (sometimes 16 an hour) before I go home. I felt cheated...... Hell alot of people are tying to get out of there because PSA senior don't know jack ##### how to run the company our turnover rate is one of the highest NOte my time at PSA was 11-07 ill 4-08 I am going back to A&P. for Charters and GA. NO more airlines for me

May 15th, 2008, 20:21	#17
mission_aviation Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 86	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Now when you all mention the work ethics at these particular airlines, what do you make these comparisons to? If it is poor pay, well like others have said it should only be a stepping stone. Ok the pay is still crappy after 10 years. I have never heard of any job that you can make a high five or six figure income without working at least 15 to 20 (sometimes longer). Excuse me, in the airlines. When you talk about treatment by management, are you comparing it to previous jobs. I'm sure that some of you have some prior military experience under your belt, so treatment should be better than that of military life. We never know whats going on the next day until it arrives. I'm trying to understand if QOL life for airlines is better or worse than military life. I'm sure that most of you know what we have been doing in Iraq and Afganistan and thats pretty tough work. Is airline dispatching work harder than that, because if it isn't, then I can handle just about anything (Including bullets wizzing over my head). I don't mean to come off having an attitude, but I want to make sure that I'm not getting into a job that is tougher that what I have been going through for the past few years (I kind of burned out from that).

May 15th, 2008, 21:17	#19
N826AW Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mesa Oeste Posts: 1,700	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers My buddy dispatched for Mesa for a bit, then moved onto another regional before landing a spot at a Southern based major airline. Like has been said, pay and schedules suck and they are chronically shortstaffed. But the flight bennies are the bombs. __________________

May 17th, 2008, 14:46	#22
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers I worked as a Mesa dispatcher in all of 2006 and quit in 2007. I didn't really enjoy it. I just felt like the high school job I had washing dishes treated me better. (That's probably saying enough right there) __________________ My accomplishments: 30,000 hours logged, at yo momma's house!

May 17th, 2008, 21:38	#25
ljg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 546	Re: Mesa Hiring Dispatchers Do the majors have designated "flight followers" ? The regionals might really benefit from delegating some of the work away from a single desk.

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