Colgan Interview Times

[7574EVER]

For those that have gotten an interview, just wondering how long it has taken to receive an invite after submitting your app.

***Serious responses only please.

 

[COOPERVANE]

English proficient? Thats dynamite

that is embarrassing

 

[7574EVER]

Sorry to have embarrassed myself. I haven't updated my profile in a long time and put that in there as joking sarcasm when the reg came out that we needed it added to our certificate.

I think what may be more of an embarrassment is that you are unable to identify sarcasm when you see it.

My "***Serious responses only please." was a bit much for you to handle apparently. Time to grow up there champ.

 

[LearLove]

English proficient? Thats dynamite

that is embarrassing

I hope he is kidding, if not we've acutally found something worse than listing the SIC "paperwork" type.

 

[7574EVER]

I hope he is kidding, if not we've acutally found something worse than listing the SIC "paperwork" type.

Please read above.

It's really sad that I came on here to ask a question about trying to get back into the cockpit...In the end all I get is put under scrutiny for something in my profile that was meant to be sarcasm. Long live FlightInfo!

Here let me edit it and add some "!!!" to denote my sarcasm. (and before I get reamed for this last sentence it's me trying to be humorous not a jerk)

 

[LegacyDriver]

I thought it was funny as hell. Don't let them get ya' down.

 

[7574EVER]

I thought it was funny as hell. Don't let them get ya' down.

Oh they're not. It's just frustrating when I'm trying to get my life/career back on track and I can't even get a real answer. I guess I should know better by now haha.

 

[NotTooBad]

With I could help, but I do not know. I have a friend heading up there tomorrow for an interview. I'd be interested in knowing the answer as well. Good luck in your interview.

 

[LegacyDriver]

Oh they're not. It's just frustrating when I'm trying to get my life/career back on track and I can't even get a real answer. I guess I should know better by now haha.

Don't feel bad. People on this board have been trying to wreck my career for ten years...

They shouldn't bother as I'm perfectly capable of destroying my life on my own WITHOUT help. Just make some popcorn and watch. LOL!

I'm almost ready to apply at Colgan myself.

I would think that responses take anywhere from two days to never. It really is that bad. A buddy of mine got 1400 resume's in two days for a job opening at his company...

Bad time to be a pilot.

Good luck.

 

[wrxpilot]

For those that have gotten an interview, just wondering how long it has taken to receive an invite after submitting your app.

***Serious responses only please.

Hey 7574EVER,

Don't fret about the negative responses... It's FI after all! There's a lot of insecurity here, it's always good for a laugh.

Anyway, I sent an app back in Feb through airlineapps.com. Chuck himself called me about a week later, and shortly after that I was offered an interview date. I put out some gouge on willflyforfood as well... It's currently the second from the top. I was offered a position with them, so let me know if you have any questions - I'd be glad to help. Good luck!

 

[CX880]

I know someone that was an FO somewhere in the NE flying the SAAB. He said colgan was the worst company that he's ever worked for. He left after they tired to throw him under the bus for some issue. If you're a CFI then you really have no choice but if you're experienced then wait.

 

[vectorvictor]

My interview was over in about 8 minutes.

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

I applied and updated my info several times...that was over 1 year ago...never heard anything.

cliff
GRB

 

[wrxpilot]

My interview was over in about 8 minutes.

Why? Did you fail the written?

 

[FoxyWhiskey]

Why? Did you fail the written?

I believe that is the average time it takes for common sense to kick in and run away screaming....

-FW

 

[no1pilot2000]

7574ever,

Do what is best for you! If you want to apply to Colgan, then apply and the best of luck. It doesn't hurt to apply and see if they call you in for an interview. If you get the opportunity to interview with Colgan, that's the the time for YOU TO DECIDE if they are the kind of company you want to fly for.

There are people here who will give you honest and informative answers. And on the other hand, there are those who get their enjoyment by BS'ing with you and others. You can visit a web site called www.willflyforfood.com, and read the various interviews that people have had with Colgan Air.

 

[Jetglow]

Colgan... It looks like they are probably the best place to go on the regional side right now. They are hiring 2 classes per month for the rest of the year which means growth, stability and quick upgrade for those hired on early enough. They have ALPA on the property now so they will be able to negotiate better work rules and pay.

You can go to other regionals for nearly the same pay and be at the bottom of a very long line to the top of the seniority list......or you go to a regional that is actually going to triple its size. Math 101.....numbers & common sense should tell you the right choice is where the growth is. If people cant figure that out....god help them.

Who is smarter/luckier? The pilot who goes to American Eagle (hired at the bottom behind the returning furloughee's) or the pilot who goes to Colgan (hired at the bottom this month and in the middle of the seniority list in 14 months)

Be smart and pick the regional that offers growth and quick upgrade so that you will be in a better position to jump ship to the major of your choice when the oportunity comes.

I watch some folks bash Colgan on here but all regionals are the same.....its getting hired on at the right place at the right time that counts for your career.

 

[hou757]

Colgan... It looks like they are probably the best place to go on the regional side right now. They are hiring 2 classes per month for the rest of the year which means growth, stability and quick upgrade for those hired on early enough. They have ALPA on the property now so they will be able to negotiate better work rules and pay.

You can go to other regionals for nearly the same pay and be at the bottom of a very long line to the top of the seniority list......or you go to a regional that is actually going to triple its size. Math 101.....numbers & common sense should tell you the right choice is where the growth is. If people cant figure that out....god help them.

Who is smarter/luckier? The pilot who goes to American Eagle (hired at the bottom behind the returning furloughee's) or the pilot who goes to Colgan (hired at the bottom this month and in the middle of the seniority list in 14 months)

Be smart and pick the regional that offers growth and quick upgrade so that you will be in a better position to jump ship to the major of your choice when the oportunity comes.

I watch some folks bash Colgan on here but all regionals are the same.....its getting hired on at the right place at the right time that counts for your career.

NO, all regionals are not the same. Do your research folks..

 

[no1pilot2000]

What resource does someone go to in order to find a "good" regional airline to fly for. Any suggestions for the poster of this topic on what regional airline they may want to fly for?

 

[CRJ200pilot]

The only reason Colgan is hiring is because Pinnacle management bought them and gave them larger aircraft on "the backs of the Pinnacle pilots" and now Colgan is seeing the growth, and Pinnacle Pilots are being displaced so Colgan guys can upgrade.