Originally Posted by
DAL4EVER
All good but I would also submit that the anti-Colgan posters have a point. Reputations are usually earned. Look at better regionals like SkyWest and you don't find many dissenters. I agree that everyone needs a first turbine job but I would also do due diligence when looking for one. Find a place you may want to stay. A poor economy, check ride failure, whatever could mean you may be stuck there for quite some time so don't just take the first fat girl that gives you attention.
I agree whole heatedly, my problem is with the method of information dissemination. Insulting peoples judgment, experience, character, and overall person completely destroys any possibility of a useful message reaching the end user. Even more so when the person doing so has never even worked for Colgan. A conversation with a current Colgan pilot who can answer questions candidly and explain things (no growth, no upgrade, not worth the sacrifice to work there), is much more useful than some self righteous jerk looking to elevate his self image by putting others down. However, were I a Colgan pilot, I would be hesitant to post for fear of endless flaming. If the information seeker does not know any Colgan pilots, the flamers have shut down what may be a one of the few resources a young pilot has for seeking useful information. I'm not in defense of poorly operated airlines, just the poor guys looking for work.