Chicago Express

[FlyChicaga]

I just heard on WGN Radio News that Chicago Express has officially been shut down by ATA today. Is this true? I thought they had until April 1st.

 

[mhermann596]

Yes, yesterday is a sad day for all of us current and ex Windycityers. Chicago Express stopped flying yesterday afternoon. Hopefully not for ever. The April 1st date that you mentioned is the date that the Airline will be sold in court. The bids have been already closed. Scott seems to be holding it really close to the vest on which (I think there are more than one) intenties have valid bids. But like I said before, the final winner should be known by Thursday, and then be awarded the sale by Judge Lorch on Friday. I hope they are up flying again before the end of April. Good luck you guys.

 

[Flechas]

Best of luck to you guys!

 

[CapnVegetto]

Are you still getting paid until then? Good luck!!

 

[ALSF 2]

The last of the employees still on the property get paid until April 3rd, then we are all furloughed until the new buyer comes to the surface or terminated if we liquidate. Very sad day for a very well run, great company that just happened to be a WO of a sinking ship.


Cheers!

 

[Godfather]

Bummer

I just heard on WGN Radio News that Chicago Express has officially been shut down by ATA today. Is this true? I thought they had until April 1st.

If there are any former Chicago Express peeps out there still looking for a job til ya find something better...come on down to Colgan, we got 10 of your planes and we desparately need Captains F.O.s, Flight Attendants, Dispatchers, Mechanics, Crew Schedulers and Janitors....both for Texas and the North East.


go to www.colganair.com

Colgan may not be the best thing out there but it's $$$ til ya find something better. Besides I need a break. We're so short handed now and this getting called to work on my days off is killing me.

 

[FlyChicaga]

Wow, this is really a sad day indeed.

I missed the place while it was still here, and I'll miss it twice as much if it's gone. In all seriousness, I feel honored to have worked there and to have flown with everyone on that seniority list. Hopefully we'll cross paths again someday.

 

[apdsm]

Best wished to all CE'rs. Thank you for all the rides.

 

[DX Rick]

We're not really closing our doors. We're just attempting the best April Fools Day prank.

 

[MD80PILOT]

If there are any former Chicago Express peeps out there still looking for a job til ya find something better...come on down to Colgan, we got 10 of your planes and we desparately need Captains F.O.s, Flight Attendants, Dispatchers, Mechanics, Crew Schedulers and Janitors....both for Texas and the North East.

Hi Godfather, well they can't be needing SAAB Captains that bad. I have the type, I am current on the Airplane, I have E-mailed the company at least 10 times, I have 121 PIC time on the aircraft, plenty of TT time, willing to work hard. However, not even a response for an interview.

Since they haven't talked to me yet, I guess it can't be my personality either. ;-I

Take care

 

[Flybet3]

Hi Godfather, well they can't be needing SAAB Captains that bad. I have the type, I am current on the Airplane, I have E-mailed the company at least 10 times, I have 121 PIC time on the aircraft, plenty of TT time, willing to work hard. However, not even a response for an interview.

Since they haven't talked to me yet, I guess it can't be my personality either. ;-I

Take care

That's sooooo true.....I've sent them resumes a couple of times in the past, I have pretty good PIC turbine exp, previous 121 and 135 exp and every time I send them a resume I get answers from MR. C**KSUCKING COLGAN with questiong like "why do you want to come and fly a turbo-prop when you can fly a jet?" what an ass. Good luck to you guys a Chicago EX....I wish you guys the best and I hope you find great jobs soon.

 

[BRA]

Is that what you replyed back to him? Seems like we are gonna have the captain slots open here. I don't know you, but may be you need to have your paper work (resume) checked over by someone else, may be even have someone check your emails to him? Have you spell checked everything? Is their any hint of attitude in your emails? Pm me if you need some help. Any of you can pm me for help.

 

[gearup5]

Applied, interviewed two days later, hired next day, in class two weeks later.

 

[gearup5]

The only thing that will make the closing of Chicago Express easier to take would be george mikelson going off to jail with a cellmate named bubba.
good luck to everyone.

 

[DX Rick]

Some pictures are starting to get around of our last inbound MDW flight with A.C. at the controls. They received the wash down when arriving at the terminal.

If you want some pics, PM me and I'll email them to you.

 

[Godfather]

Is that what you replyed back to him? Seems like we are gonna have the captain slots open here. I don't know you, but may be you need to have your paper work (resume) checked over by someone else, may be even have someone check your emails to him? Have you spell checked everything? Is their any hint of attitude in your emails? Pm me if you need some help. Any of you can pm me for help.

same goes here from the Godfather too. IF any of you Windy City guys or anyone with Saab time still haven't heard from Colgan and you want to come here, PM me or BRA, We need PILOTS BAD on the Saab especially Captains.

 

[Godfather]

check your PMs

Hi Godfather, well they can't be needing SAAB Captains that bad. I have the type, I am current on the Airplane, I have E-mailed the company at least 10 times, I have 121 PIC time on the aircraft, plenty of TT time, willing to work hard. However, not even a response for an interview.

Since they haven't talked to me yet, I guess it can't be my personality either. ;-I

Take care

I just Pm'd ya...holler if ya hear me...maybe I can help

 

[Vdub Pilot]

Well... we'll know the fate of C8 tomorrow afternoon... keeping my fingers crossed. One of the best kept regional secrets out there. A wonderful place to work. I have made some friends for life there!