I really don't think it's fair to single out Colgan for poor pay on a large turboprop. Just look at Eagle, for example. There is no pay difference there eithere for FO's flying the Saab or the ATR-72. And according to this website, the 2nd year pay is only $1 off. Granted it widens a bit beyond that, but it's nothing eye-opening. Look at Pinnacle, 2nd year pay to fly a jet is less than Colgan's 2nd year pay to fly a Saab or Q! Why is it that no one is criticizing Pinnacle for this?

As for the original poster, I hope someone actually answers your question here, instead of slinging mud.