To each his own. I'm a big fan of integrity as well, but I guarantee you that the companies don't give two farts about you and will break an agreement with you on an almost daily basis (see the grievance list at Eagle or how 'bout the UPS guys that had to sign a 3 yr agreement to Alaska and now they're being furloughed - I guarantee you it only works one way). You're just another number in the queue. And, you don't have to burn a bridge to leave Colgan; give them 2 weeks notice. There would be no training failure if you leave volutarily.

Be straightforward but keep your options open, or just tell Colgan no and pray that everything works out like you want. Be aware though: I have heard of more than one pilot who was "hired" at Eagle only to be shot down by the review board for no apparent reason.



A story: I was in newhire training at a regional after 9/11 and got called for a "better" airline interview. Told them I couldn't do it due to training but they said these were the last interview dates so I contacted IOE scheduling and was told I could get a couple of specific days off and scheduled the interview. They reneged on my days off so I had to call back and cancel the interview, but asked them to call at the next available days. You think I've ever been offered another interview date? That's what can happen when you do it right. My integrity is intact but I don't have the better job.

I guess you should do what feels best and be willing to accept the consequences if it doesn't go your way.

Good luck.