Colgan Question?

[BRA]

You will want to pay attention to the memory items. These are procedures you memorize for engine failures and fires. And other things that go wrong with the plane during flight. Also pay attention to stuff the ground and sim instructors teach you, and tell you to know.

 

[Tram]

Yeh, I went to an interview this week.. Man, I have love for the guys who put up with Colgan's shenannery.. I got a taste of it just for the interview..

 

[JATAGA]

easy... you need to be in or have been in the colgan trenches to knock it.

 

[Tram]

I went to the interview, I think given the way Chuck Colgan presented himself, I have a lil' bit of room, plus - I said I have love for the guys who put up with Colgan's stuff... So it's not like I'm knockin you guys for being there...

 

[halfmoon]

You should have your memory items ready for ioe, and the line. Especially engine shutdown procedures, engine failures before/after V1, and aborted TO's. Don't worry, fo's don't have to talk to the big wigs at colgan unless you REALLY screw up!

 

[heywatchthis]

Upgrade time:

Is it really a quick upgrade still. I think we are about done taking on new SAABS. Does anyone know if we are getting any more flying or SAABS?

I have flown with some 1 year FO's that are ready for upgrades.

 

[Prop2Jet]

Man I can't wait to start training! Monday is the big day!

 

[Godfather]

Does anyone know if we are getting any more flying or SAABS?
[/QUOTE]

Yep, we're done with gettin Saabs. Fleet total stands at 32 Saabs and 9 Beeches. Only problem now is lack of flight crews and mechanics (that know how to fix the planes correctly in the first place). Very short on Saab crews right now especially Captains.

 

[GEORGE DUBYA]

awwwwwwwww yeah prop dude I am starting monday too.

 

[Prop2Jet]

I am very excited!!! Just remember, when we are 1 year into our career that "one day we were flying a 'desk' or something close to it" and that our new job is the best office in the world. Always realize what you have; what you have achieved; and how lucky you are to be sitting in a cockpit and flying for a living. Money will come, bills will be paid, and if not get married and have her/him get a job to help out!!!!
See you all soon.

P2J

 

[flyupder]

Does anyone know if we are getting any more flying or SAABS?

Yep, we're done with gettin Saabs. Fleet total stands at 32 Saabs and 9 Beeches. Only problem now is lack of flight crews and mechanics (that know how to fix the planes correctly in the first place). Very short on Saab crews right now especially Captains.[/QUOTE]

Where did you hear this from? They just stated that 5 more Saabs are coming on the line this month alone. Not sure how many more to go though. For the new hires, have fun in class! Where is this Monday class taking place? We're all in the Houston one going on right now.

 

[Prop2Jet]

Next class is on the 25th in Houston!!! I can't wait!

 

[chperplt]

Next class is on the 25th in Houston!!! I can't wait!

Another young naive inexperienced pilot. Pay attention to everything they teach you, and especially to the things they don't teach you. They will save your life some day.

Good luck.. let us know if you still have that same smile on your face in 6 months.

BTW... Do you really have all the ratings besides that ATP??

 

[Kaman]

Hello,
As a former Colgan pilot, I can vouch for many of the not-so-great things about working there. However, I don't think that this would be the place to discuss them in specifics. I will say that Colgan has some systemic problems, but all airlines do to some extent. My biggest beef was the lack of work rules and being the "band-aid" for crew scheduling/dispatch supervisors not thinking beyond the next five minutes.
Training quality was very good, and I felt like I was well prepared to operate the airplane (Beech 1900). I flew with some excellent captains and learned how to fly the line and survive the weather, maintenance, delays, scary ramp personnel, etc...All the things that a good commuter pilot needs to have in his tool box.
I have since moved onto the world of DCUs, EICAS, FADEC, ECPs and FMS. However, I will always look back fondly on the flying the Mighty Beech 1900!

Regards,

Ex-Navy Rotorhead

 

[Godfather]

so true brother...

Pay attention to everything they teach you, and especially to the things they don't teach you. They will save your life some day.

Good luck.. let us know if you still have that same smile on your face in 6 months.
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it seems more lately those things that are not taught are becoming normal checklists. hold the fort down while I'm at the redneck riviera. If I get bored, I'll head to Sin City and hook up, first one's on me...

ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Visceral]

Next class is on the 25th in Houston!!! I can't wait!

The instructor for systems came from Chicago Express and is an excellent instructor. He will give you all the nitty gritty and put it in a format where you can actually understand it. The only thing you'll need to know is what does the boxed "ANG" mean on the EHSI.

 

[BRA]

Anyone else fly the rig that has Ron Jeremy stickered in it? I would read and look at as much porno as you can in class that way you know what and who you have stickered in all the hiding places inside of your saab 340. Enjoy.

 

[Prop2Jet]

Nice! Thanks for the help and hope to c you guys soon.
Hey Chperplt I hope you get your MD-80 job! Thanks for advice!
Good luck.


P2J

 

[chperplt]

Hey Chperplt I hope you get your MD-80 job! Thanks for advice!

Got it, thanks..

Be Safe

 

[Prop2Jet]

Thanks man!

Have a great weekend!