Originally Posted by
LivinTheDream28
i appreciate that maddog. I have thought a lot about it, as I am currently 20 years old and don't know how I feel about having the wait 3 years to upgrade because of my age. My flight time at this point is 850/130 and I'm trying to decide, if I get the job, if I should wait until something better comes along when I hit 1000tt or if I should take it now to get out of instructing. The place I'm at now has not so great pay with no benefits what-so-ever. I also don't understand why everyone says the interview there is so hard when its seems to be not such a good job. As a recent college grad at 20, frankly I just want out of flight instructing. The question is.......is this worth it?
In your case I might consider going to Colgan just to get enough time to go to a better regional (EXJ, AWAC, SKYWEST, REP). at the end the turpoprop experience will make you a better pilot. but i would not put more than a year there...
as for the guy that said he is happy at colgan, more power to you. glad you are enjoying it there. but believe me: what i wrote is true, i would not have any interests in bashing the company. apparently i am not the only one who experienced those "anectodes" over there. besides, i am just trying to help some fellow pilots to make a very important decision about their future, wouldn't you agree?