Mesa Airlines (YV, Phoenix Sky Harbor) will furlough 53 pilots, citing a significant and unexpected reduction in flight crew attrition levels. First reported by Airline Geeks, the carrier operating as United Express on behalf of United Airlines (UA, Chicago O’Hare) has since sent an announcement to more junior first officers via email.

Mesa Airlines’ pilots are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

In its 2023 Annual Report, Mesa Airlines said it had entered into a Letter of Agreement with…

Source: ch aviation
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