is it really that bad? I figured Houston wouldnt be too horrible for affordability.

I'm sure they are going to send new-hires to the Saab in lovely IAD or somewhere out east, because Im sure current pilots will transition to the Q, because it is an "upgrade" and for the pay increa... Oopps... Never mind.

IAD would be fine by me. 2 hour drive from my house and my wife could keep her job that supports my flying habit

I don't care where I have to go...sadly colgans pay would be an almost 2X income increase for me

x2, Colgan, as pathetic as it is would be a pay increase for me as well. Not to mention a step up from instructing. It may not be the best place to be but it is better than where I am now. I'm sure several CFI's feel that way.

You're a paper boy?


Colgan pay is utterly and completely ridiculous for that size regional. And they have 74 seat planes. Theres just no words. But I can feel that. At the end of the week I was losing money on gas to get to and from work when I was instructing.

Perhaps you gentleman could wait to see the outcome of contract negotiations at Colgan before taking the plunge (I have a feeling that the Colgan MEC will do a good job), that's also assuming they have some resolution some time this year, but who knows with Pinnacle running the show.

A good friend of mine is out there, and he loves the people he flies with, but hates the money and the QOL. I'm sure OJ and others will chime in here soon enough to answer your questions.

I don't know where you instruct but I took a near 50% pay cut to fly "profesionally". I was treated better as an instructor than I am now by my curreent employer. Are you sure you are doing your math correctly? You only make $9,000 a year?

They sent me today this email:

"Good Afternoon,
Colgan Air is now beginning major expansion and will be hiring 150 First Officers in 2010. First Officers are now being hired for both Saab340 and Q400. Domiciles are in the North East and Houston. Minimum requirements are 1000TT and 100 multi. Preferred requirements are 1500TT and 200multi. If you would like to be considered please update your application completely and email Sara Martinez at [email protected] .
Have a great day,
Chuck Colgan "


For those who interested apply ASAP, because first year I cannot afford a crash pad and a life in USA with $16,000 first year salary (because I'm from PuertoRico) =(

Was there ever any fallout over that last fatigue policy memo?