Congrats again on the job. What's your opinion on whether or not I should apply there? I am a 36 yr. old CFI with 450/25. I do not have a degree but did serve in the US Marines and ran my own small building co. for 8 years. I am going to apply to Colgan when I reach the mins of 500/80. They are a good fit for me and I am aware of what others say but I believe it what you make of your experiences. I hope my life experience and aptitude for success are enough to get hired by a regional airline. I do realize that most majors require a degree but some do not, although highly desirable. I am hoping to fly for a regional for about 5 years and then move into fractional. I just spent a lot of time and money on my ratings and going back to school part time to earn my BS would not fit into my schedule right now, especially if hired by a regional. I know I was born to do this , just took me some time to get here. All the flight training and knowledge came very easy to me. All 95 and higher on writtens and all checkrides were perfect. CFI checkride went perfect with the FAA inspector commending every segment and saying I was much more prepared than most CFI candidates, this was the BOS FSDO. Just filling in some backround so I dont sound like a pilot that is better off flying FS 2004. Thanks for any input, it's much appreciated.

 

I really can't offer much advice since I will be new to the 121 industry, but I had a good feeling when I interviewed there. I decided to take the job based on how I felt that PSA would be a nice company to work for, how it was my best opportunity out of the other leads I had, and because 2 of their 3 bases are in the south (no offense to all the yankees out there, but the north is not for me). My best advice is to apply, go to the interview, and see what you think. It may or may not be for you. I do have to say that I feel good about my decision though.

 

It never hurts to apply with whatever time you have. You never know. If you don't get a resume out there nobody knows you are around and you will never get hired.

 

Send in your resume....you have nothing to lose....
You will get a reply... trust me

 

wow! funny how things change. i remember interviewing at PSA (when all they had was 328s) with 1800tt 800muti degree and 135 pic. they grilled me and said they normally didn't hire people with my "low time". i got the job but went to Eagle instead.