Buzzer, in response to your question- i think chperplt answered most of it. i don't forsee colgan hiring anything other than PFT anytime in the near future. As far as i understand it, they are making a profit the way they are doing it now. as for bases, the further away from Manassas you get, the more relaxed the atmosphere seems to be. being so close to OPs can cause some real stress, being that they see it as "you live nearby, you can help us out more often." a lot of guys prefer manassas though, because it's an easy commute. it's a good starter company to gain some experience, and most of the guys you work with are great.
Iced- i'm sorry man, but you can just really come across as a straight up Jack***