Colgan Q 400's

[MikeSF340]

How is the Q program going over at colgan? Has the SAS development had any effect?

 

[BirdCatcher]

How is the Q program going over at colgan? Has the SAS development had any effect?

I'm sure Colgan will attempt to get a good deal on some "slightly damaged" SAS Q400s. Can they DMI the landing gear?

Oh and the payscale still blows. All colgan pilots should look at the proposed PDT rates they are about to vote on.

 

[ShyFlyGuy]

Colgan Contract Negotiations

Colgan pilots took the inferior pay to help get the program up and running. They will negotiate higher pay next time they negotiate their contract. Ooooohh... wait. Never mind. No contract=No negotiations.

Of course, with the track record that ALPA has, who can blame them for voting no? They would have needed KY jelly with or without ALPA. At least this is one less Mesa-like "contract" on ALPA's record.

Shy

 

[TNHillbilly]

Norfolk is closing.

 

[MikeSF340]

So far no one answered the question. Is anyone from Colgan lurking on this board who can give an answere. Is Colgan still training pilots with the hopes of getting the Q's in the beginning of January? I have heard a bunch of rumors of some delays, but non have been confirmed.

Thanks!

 

[Kaman]

Hello,
Program is "up and running", but lacks infrastructure to support it from what I can see. CJC will be relying on prime contractor support, vendors and other third parties for some time. What this all means is a real "cluster-foxtrot" in the making at EWR. Great opportunity for growth if the program is successful, but I am taking a wait and see on that.
In general CJC is suffering the same problems as all other regionals, and some problems are more acute. Pilot morale and attrition is a key issue, but no real solutions from managment other than trying to stamp out the daily fires.
Work hard, fly safe, and keep the resume up to date.

Regards,

ex-Navy Rotorhead

 

[On Your Six]

When is the first Q400 scheduled to be on the line at EWR?

 

[akseiner]

When is the first Q400 scheduled to be on the line at EWR?

Heard first Q was be delivered in Dec but now it is Jan. Proving runs were to be in dec, but now jan.

 

[TNHillbilly]

I guess some of the folks that have gone through the Q training are back on the line flying the saab. Is that true? Has anyone said whether this gear problem will delay things even further?

 

[FMEpilot]

Is it true BWI is going to be a Q base?

 

[epic!]

All colgan pilots should look at the proposed PDT rates they are about to vote on.

what are the PDT rates, just out of curiosity?

 

[DoinTime]

they are putting these rates out for a vote.

Captain * First Officer *
Year Rate Year Rate
1 $ 59.60 1 $ 28.50
2 $ 63.85 2 $ 32.81
3 $ 66.33 3 $ 34.17
4 $ 67.94 4 $ 35.51
5 $ 69.30 5 $ 36.86
6 $ 71.07 6 $ 37.50
7 $ 72.82 7 $ 38.15
8 $ 74.34 8 $ 38.48
9 $ 75.71 9 $ 38.79
10 $ 77.13 10 $ 40.07
11 $ 80.54
12 $ 83.09
13 $ 85.77
14 $ 87.11
15 $ 88.84
16 $ 89.32
17 $ 89.97
18 $ 91.46
19 $ 92.98
20 $ 94.13
21 $ 94.46
22 $ 94.74
23 $ 95.07
24 $ 95.38
25 $ 96.02

 

[suupah]

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[suupah]

NICE! about ten K more for the average seniority Colgan pilot who would get the Q.

 

[Sig]

NICE! about ten K more for the average seniority Colgan pilot who would get the Q.

In other news, a Cuban broke wind this weekend, looking for a change in the weather.

Update at eleven.