Originally Posted by TheFly

"We hire only the most professional pilots in the industry. Each one has dozens of hours of flight time."

Originally Posted by SkyStormer6

"First Officers are now being hired for both Saab340 and Q400. Domiciles are in the North East and Houston." From the email I got from chuckie. I guess it would be nice to get the Q400 but not at the expense of being based in the Northeast. I'll take Houston in anything before EWR or an outstation in a Q. The commute to houston would be much more enjoyable for me.

And I know the pay is the same for saab and Q FO but what about captain? Would upgrade be quicker on the saab or the Q400?

I updated my app and sent in my resume. I know people like to bash on Colgan but it sounds like things are getting better. I hope this is true and if it is I'd love to be a part of it. People are always talking about how crappy we get paid and how we need to stop taking low paying jobs. It sounds like the folks at Colgan are fighting the good fight. I know the odds might not be in their favor and that it will not be easy but at least they are trying.

It would also be cool not to be away from home for 4-6 weeks and home for 2. Thats my current situation. I will take a pay cut if hired but I've got a sugar momma and being home, even just a few days a week, is more important. Basically I just wanted to express my situation and maybe get some feedback from the guys that work there. Don't reply to this if you are just going to call me a bottom feeder or criticize me for making this industry worse. I'm trying to make a decision that will affect my career. Give me your honest opinions and some helpful advise. Thank you for those that have already posted some very good info and those that will continue to do so.