I understand your figure of speech and who said I was never in the military? I hope Colgan works out for you, but since you never worked at Colgan I wouldn't think you would want to assume those who leave are "spoon fed and mommy and daddy gave them everything."

 

If they are flying you to New York, you will be flying into La Guardia. You will be instructed (in your letter from HR) to take one of the airport shuttles to the Delta Shuttle Terminal stop, but I forget which bus it is. This will drop you off infront of Flight Safety LGA. You will go in and sign in and wait with the others.

PM me for a gouge on the written.

Know your most recent twin that you've flown like the back of your hand. You will be asked to brief an approach plate, and then they will ask you about chart symbology, etc.

The SIM eval is in a Beech 1900 C/D sim. The instructor will brief you on power settings, etc., before hand. They will also give you an approach plate to study prior to the ride. Be intimately familiar with the LGA ILS 22. Be on the up and up on holding proceedures (i.e. speeds/altitudes) and be able to recieve a holding clearance 'on the fly.' If you booger something up, shake it off! Relax, and no worries!

Lax

 

Mudpupppy, I never said you were not in the military. Just covering my base if you were not. Second, I also am not saying that everyone that leaves Colgan is a spoon fed yada, yada, yada. There are more than a few posts I have read that sound like those individuals might fit the bill. And you know what? Your right, I never worked there. I only know what I have been told by several that do and what I have read on this site. So all I am stating is my opinion based on what I have read from current and past employees of Colgan. Sorry to have ruffled your feathers. And like the others, I value anything you have to say about the company. Thanks.

 

No feathers ruffled bud. If you come to Colgan, beers on me. I just put the facts out there, if they're takin as being negative/positive is not up to me. I came in here without knowing the facts, my fault. I'll stay until my goals are achieved and won't make the same mistake twice.

 

WITH age 65 and all...........................I wouldnt want to spend the next 10 years at COLGAN

 

Good point, for those who want to go to Colgan for 1 reason, quick upgrade, keep in mind:

1. Colgan upgrade is not the one year super quick upgrade it used to be. Currently pilots at skywest, expressjet, chq are upgrading in about the same amount of time (without having to interview for it).
2. High oil prices, LCCs, slowing economy, guys and gals mergers are on the horizon. With mergers means less seats which means less airplanes and you got it, less pilots. One might want to move up a seniority list at a company with a good QOL/pay.
3. Age 65. No need to explain.

Now if you live where Colgan is based and won't have to commute, and don't want to commute, Colgan might not be that bad for you.

 

I wouldn't want to spend the next 1 year there

 

you and I will always have a place for COLGAN in our hearts................

 

on a side note.. for some reason they didn't keep my last paycheck. not that I'm complaining or anything

 

I have had nothing but good QOL here. I upgraded in 15 months, Never had less than 16-18 days off a month, Allways 90+ hrs a month, with pay credit of 100-110hrs. Home 4 days a week, and colgan has helped me travel to work if there has been a problem with weather. Everyone has a diffent experiance. Mine has been good. Got interviews with Southwest, and Continental coming up soon. Im 26 years old, and loving life. Good luck to eveyone.