Colgan Air, then what?

[CX880]

You're one of the lucky ones that actually has an airline base at the home airport. I wouldn't even think twice take Colgan. Being home based will make life a lot easier and in my opinion worth not flying a jet. As far as future jobs get the 1000 hours of TPIC then worry about that. The only TPROP, "now a days" that might be a problem for majors is the B1900 because of weight and other things. The Dash8 and the SAAB 340 are as good as jet experience and probably more fun. Good luck

 

[Turtlesfly]

yeah, go to work for the non-union carrier - that's a great way to ensure job security - right after they lost the pinnacle arbitration.

Neither of those options are good.

 

[OnTheRocks]

i'd opt for an adequate payscale, and some work rules, just in case there is no "then what" .

 

[WestHouston]

I am a low time pilot with two offers on the table right now. One, flying a jet with Mesa, where I'd have to commute to IAD, ORD, or JFK. One with Colgan, where I could potentially be based at home, flying either a SF340B, or the Dash 8 Q400. My question, primarily to Colgan and ex-Colganites, has flying turboprops been hindering anyone from getting a job later on at a major/big cargo airline? I know upgrading is a big one, and it looks like similar upgrade time at both companies, so that's not really an issue. I really, really like the idea of having a shot at a home base, but I'm just wondering if anyone from Colgan has been turned down b/c they "lacked jet experience?" When people leave Colgan, where do they tend to go next? Thanks in advance!

What is your time (TT/ME)? Are you a CFI?

 

[DoinTime]

I am a low time pilot with two offers on the table right now. One, flying a jet with Mesa, where I'd have to commute to IAD, ORD, or JFK. One with Colgan, where I could potentially be based at home, flying either a SF340B, or the Dash 8 Q400.

Where is it that you live? If you live in EWR then JFK is hardly a commute.

 

[On Your Six]

Avoid Mesa. Go to Colgan and request the Q400 if you already live in the area. The Saab would be OK because it would also give you a lot of operating experience in the busy NY area. That said, I would still request a Q400 slot because Colgan is desparately looking for pilots - you have some leverage. Have you applied to Republic?

 

[SmellsLikeAvGas]

Yes, I did apply to Republic, but my time is very low (about 330 and 55.) No CFI, either. lol, no I don't live near JFK; I live in PIT.

 

[DoinTime]

Yes, I did apply to Republic, but my time is very low (about 330 and 55.) No CFI, either. lol, no I don't live near JFK; I live in PIT.

If you live in PIT you are going to be a commuter. I have heard that Colgan has closed (or is going to close) the PIT domicile. The Q400 would have never been based in PIT anyway.

 

[Grey Ghost]

Do what every other Colgan guy does and go to Allegiant! After all, Allegiant is Colgan with jets!!!!

 

[TNHillbilly]

If you live in PIT you are going to be a commuter. I have heard that Colgan has closed (or is going to close) the PIT domicile. The Q400 would have never been based in PIT anyway.

There is a Q400 base in PIT at this time, with no current plans to close it.