Originally Posted by
FL450
Obviously you didn't read my post closely... I Said SAAB FO's are moving up to Saab Captains and Saab Captains are moving to the Q but COlgan is hiring INITIALLY to replace the SAAB Fo's. what did I say wrong? Like mentioned in my original post COLGAN is NOT HIRING INTO THE Q
Definition of Hiring into: Meaning Hiring Specifically for said equipment
Example: Jane Doe goes to interview last Saturday with EWR cheif pilot CJC Director of Training and Chuck COlgan and is told that the reason Colgan is hiring is to replace Q Fo's moving to captain.
Unfortunately or Fortunately this is not the case, there are many that have posted above who were at the interview who agreed with me that the "powers to be" said that hiring is for the SAAB. They also agreed that Chuck told them that United asked them to fly 6 more saabs under their flag. Lastly they also agreed that Chuck told everyone that US Airways has been shrinking.
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Have a great day and happy landings
FL450
I am sure you are correct, but I will bet you anything that it's just this first class, and maybe the next couple that will only be Saab classes. There will NOT be enough Saab FOs willing to transition to the Q for the same pay, and they'll have to hire into the Q once we are a bit closer to having them here. But right now, yes, there's no point hiring Q FOs for aircraft we don't have yet.