Originally Posted by
DeadHead
Unfortunately, I don't think Colgan will have a problem staffing those planes. Too many pilots out there looking for a job, especially struggling, starving CFIs.
I can't exactly fault the newhires for wanting to start their careers.
It's up to the senior guys who truly have the best interests of their pilots to step up and lead, not the gutless worms looking for 15 minutes of fame.
Colgan has alot of great, professional pilots at their company. I have a tremendous amount of respect for those who refused to fly the Q400 and stayed on the Saab or Beech.
We need more people like that if we are going to even hope for better standards throughout the Airline Industry.
Soooo, let me get this straight.
All those real jet pilots who turn their noses up at the thought of flying a lowly turboprop would be willing to sell out and fly one for sub standard wages? Shame on THEM!
And shame on Colgan for flying turboprops at all.
And shame on Bombardier for building those scary little planes.
And shame on ME for replying in my interview,"I want to work for Colgan for job security. I figure there will always be a place for turboprops."