Originally Posted by
FL450
Or perhaps he thinks outside the box and has corporate connects, he didn't say stepping stone to one particular part of the industry. FWIW he could be flying for Cathay after Colgan... anything is possible!

If he was thinking outside the box he would be smart enough to investigate where he wants to work and know what the situation is. I doubt all of the current applicants to Colgan have plans other than the airline business. My point is anywhere you go could be your career airline.
Choose carefully. Commuters aka Regionals are no longer stepping stones.