Colgan hiring

[Plug]

Just saw that Colgan is hiring 150 this year. Where does Colgan do their training? What are the chances of getting hired in to the IAH base?

 

[Kaman]

Inital training will be held for both aircraft types in Memphis. Simulator training for the SAAB will be in Houston or St. Louis. I cannot speak to where the "Q" sim training will be, but I think St. Louis also.
It is my understanding that the first 3 classes will be all SAAB, and afterwards I am guessing it will be a mixed bag. What aircraft you are assigned to is a mystery to me, but I would guess it will be based on seniority in your class, with seniority based upon age.
Domiciles will also be awarded out of training based upon seniority I am assuming, and IAH historically goes senior. Pretty safe bet that if you want the "Q" in EWR and are in the "Q" initial training...I hope you like New Jersey, because that's where you are heading. Tons of changes going on here at CJC. Frankly, some are very much for the better and long overdue. Of course, there are some things that are cause for angst, but that's the airline biz for ya'. Best of luck and if you have any further questions PM me. My association with Colgan goes back to June 04', so I have a pretty good feel for the place, although with the "new sheriff in town" I am not an authority on "Pinch-a-nickel" and the strategic business plans. I wasn't invited to the last board meeting!

Regards,

ex-Navy Rotorhead

 

[Av8tor]

Colgan Air is now expanding operations and hiring First Officers for Saab 340 and Q 400.

Domiciles are in the North East and Houston.

Colgan Air is a family orientated, stable company with a history of steady growth.

The company expects to hire 150 F/Os in 2010.

Next class will be in February.

Pilots that are interested in applying for employment with Colgan need to complete the online application at Airlineapps.com and then email Sara Martinez at [email protected].

Those with a current Airlineapps membership, can simply and quickly add Colgan to their job targeting for immediate review. Applicants are reminded to review their application and insure that it is published. If an applicant does not have an Airlineapps membership, they will need to complete the "single' application process for Colgan. Note: those with a "single" application on file for Colgan started before 1/1/2009, will need to start over with a new account as those applications will expire on 1/31/2010. For more information see the NOTICE dated 1/6/2010.

 

[dcfu69]

As stated above there are A LOT of changes going on here. Most of them are QOL and sched. improvements. CJC ALPA is doing a great job making headway with mgt and working towards a contract. There are still a lot of things that need to improve here... but we have the right guys and gals in place fighting for us. Colgan is constantly changing and like I said earlier, it's all been improvements. Now for the hiring... Probably IAD Saab and EWR Dash for the new hires. I'm sure there will be a few openings in IAH... but not many. We will probably (key word "probably") be getting a new route out of BOS to Plattsburgh,NY. There was also a memo sent out in the latest Vacancy bid hinting towards some more routes out of IAD.. I'm pretty sure its AVL and FAY. If that happens then the remaining saabs that were in the LGA system will have a home. Also, plan on the rest of the outstations closing in a few months... I heard that the remainder of the outstations will close and possibly a BOS base for the saab. IF anyone wants more info feel free to pm

 

[dcfu69]

training will most likely be in MEM or IAD for ground and STL and IAH for Sim. Colgan hiring mins 1000tt and 100me. BUT.. competitive will be MUCH higher. Good luck

 

[JAB31]

Anybody know if Colgan requires you to give up your seniority number if you are currently furloughed? Do they consider furloughed guys with higher times? I am already typed and have over 4500 hours in the Saab with 1800 PIC in it. Training contract? I am currently furloughed for over a YEAR now and looks like a WHILE before I get called back. I live in IAD area and would still be able to collect partial unemployment benefits so that takes some of the sting outta things. OR-have I been on furlough too long and starting to lose my mind for considering this!

 

[LaGarbage Man]

Nah!! Your good man. I am in almost exactly the same boat and curious about the seniority number as well. Looks like we are both smoking from the same crack pipe.

 

[Uncle Bunkle]

Just saw that Colgan is hiring 150 this year. Where does Colgan do their training? What are the chances of getting hired in to the IAH base?

Meaning, what are my chances of flying a 70-seater for crap wages, while taking away routes from XJT (who pays guys more to fly a 50-seater).
Colgan is a crappy company, and morons like you take this career further into the crapper.

 

[CFI2766]

Meaning, what are my chances of flying a 70-seater for crap wages, while taking away routes from XJT (who pays guys more to fly a 50-seater).
Colgan is a crappy company, and morons like you take this career further into the crapper.

Well, where would you have him start his airline career? Not too many places hiring these days...

 

[sayrejm]

He could just stand on his principles in the unemployment line....... just sayin...

But seriously though, I think, like it matters what I think, that this is one of those area where I agree with a little gvment regulation to protect the safety of the unsuspecting customers. I dont know how to do it just right but when people are willing to fly for free than something else needs to be done. I do not blame pilots doing what they love though.

 

[no1pilot2000]

Since Colgan is hiring pilot in the near future, it would be a good idea ta applyl, especially if you're furloughed and there's no possibility of your current employer calling you back. If they call you in for an interview, by all means, interview.

 

[CX880]

Since Colgan is hiring pilot in the near future, it would be a good idea ta applyl, especially if you're furloughed and there's no possibility of your current employer calling you back. If they call you in for an interview, by all means, interview.

.........

 

[pilotkppsg]

training will most likely be in MEM or IAD for ground and STL and IAH for Sim. Colgan hiring mins 1000tt and 100me. BUT.. competitive will be MUCH higher. Good luck

my, my they've upped them
quite a bit since 08, I remember when they were actively going to flight schools to grab cfi's....

 

[CoATP]

Family Oriented ... well I guess it is if you have an abusive father

 

[CX880]

Meaning, what are my chances of flying a 70-seater for crap wages, while taking away routes from XJT (who pays guys more to fly a 50-seater).
Colgan is a crappy company, and morons like you take this career further into the crapper.

I think they fly 78 seats.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Since Colgan is hiring pilot in the near future, it would be a good idea ta applyl, especially if you're furloughed and there's no possibility of your current employer calling you back. If they call you in for an interview, by all means, interview.

You seem to specialize in tautology.

 

[jetpig32]

Colgan will now offer priority interviews to CAL furloughed pilots. Yep. I will get right on that. Neeeyoooottt.

 

[Plug]

Thanks for all the info guys/gals!

 

[IslandDriver]

Don't knock CJC too much...spent 5 years there and it was not too bad..."It is what it is" 5 years and then to WN....look ahead 5 years...it could be a good time to get in. In 5 years the 65'ers will be gone and things could be very different. Get some good experience enjoy the flying and move on. If you can not move on well go in another direction. Just have fun doing it! PS only been at WN for 18 months so it is not too long ago.

 

[OPECJet]

Anyone know if they want you to resign a seniority number elsewhere?

 

[CX880]

Don't knock CJC too much...spent 5 years there and it was not too bad..."It is what it is" 5 years and then to WN....look ahead 5 years...it could be a good time to get in. In 5 years the 65'ers will be gone and things could be very different. Get some good experience enjoy the flying and move on. If you can not move on well go in another direction. Just have fun doing it! PS only been at WN for 18 months so it is not too long ago.

That sounds simple enough. The problem is if you don't have the timing right, you could be stuck at Colgan.

 

[FoxyWhiskey]

Anyone know if they want you to resign a seniority number elsewhere?

YES, You will.

 

[OPECJet]

YES, You will.

That settles that then.:laugh:

 

[JJET44]

Just send two letters in the same envelop to your current employer that you're furloughed from. One letter that reads that you're resigning your # and the other letter that reads to disregard the first. I think they'll get the point and back you up.
Lots of guys at Flyi did that when they were furloughed and the company promised to tare up the first letter.

 

[OPECJet]

NJA is accepting resignation letters. If you send one in, you ain't coming back. None of the usual "brush it under the rug" stuff like every other carrier.

 

[Jack Mehoff]

NJA is accepting resignation letters. If you send one in, you ain't coming back. None of the usual "brush it under the rug" stuff like every other carrier.

"only NetJets...." Man that slogan just makes me shake my head more and more the further we get into this stuff.

 

[no1pilot2000]

Has Colgan Air ever furloughed a pilot, especially since 9/11?

 

[dcfu69]

not since 9/11

 

[jonjuan]

Just send two letters in the same envelop to your current employer that you're furloughed from. One letter that reads that you're resigning your # and the other letter that reads to disregard the first. I think they'll get the point and back you up.
Lots of guys at Flyi did that when they were furloughed and the company promised to tare up the first letter.

It's a shame that people do this. It's probably why they won't hire any furloughees as they know they will bolt as soon as recalled, which could be en masse if the economy gets out of the crapper.

 

[OPECJet]

It's a shame that people do this. It's probably why they won't hire any furloughees as they know they will bolt as soon as recalled, which could be en masse if the economy gets out of the crapper.

Unlikely with NJA. I'll put money on my kid being in kindergarten before I get recall. He's 18 months old now.

Several of us got on with little to no turbine PIC. We're screwed. We're not going to get picked up at Air Tran and such with no PIC time, and we're not going to get picked up at a regional with as much total time as we have plus recall rights to a good paying job (albeit most of us will be drawing social security by the time we get it). Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffin' glue! I'd rather get crabs than go back to a regional, but there aren't any damn desk jobs out there either.