That was exactly what I thought before I got to the interview last weekend, but what they told us (and anything can happen) is that united had called 8 days before our interview and said they wanted 4 new saabs out of dulles, but that's just what they told us. I'm not sure if they have a contract yet.

I believe that once they get the 2 or 3 classes for the saab out of the way, the hiring for the Q will start.

Obviously you didn't read my post closely... I Said SAAB FO's are moving up to Saab Captains and Saab Captains are moving to the Q but COlgan is hiring INITIALLY to replace the SAAB Fo's. what did I say wrong? Like mentioned in my original post COLGAN is NOT HIRING INTO THE Q

Definition of Hiring into: Meaning Hiring Specifically for said equipment

Example: Jane Doe goes to interview last Saturday with EWR cheif pilot CJC Director of Training and Chuck COlgan and is told that the reason Colgan is hiring is to replace Q Fo's moving to captain.

Unfortunately or Fortunately this is not the case, there are many that have posted above who were at the interview who agreed with me that the "powers to be" said that hiring is for the SAAB. They also agreed that Chuck told them that United asked them to fly 6 more saabs under their flag. Lastly they also agreed that Chuck told everyone that US Airways has been shrinking.

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Very few Saab FOs want to "upgrade" (really this would be a transition) to the Q unless it means also upgrading to captain, as the FO pay is the same in either aircraft. I'm not sure why anyone would put themselves through training just to come out the other side making the same amount of money, and now possibly seat-locked, although I suppose if you lived in NY area, you may want the EWR base. Some also just want to mix it up a bit and do something different. Otherwise, for me, when given the choice of remaining an IAH based Saab FO or a IAH based DH4 FO, I'm staying put. But that's just me, and most everyone I know.

As for the "new" Saab flying out of IAD for United, those are just the airplanes we already have on hand that are no longer doing US Airways flying out of LGA. We didn't get any more Saabs that I'm aware of.

I am sure you are correct, but I will bet you anything that it's just this first class, and maybe the next couple that will only be Saab classes. There will NOT be enough Saab FOs willing to transition to the Q for the same pay, and they'll have to hire into the Q once we are a bit closer to having them here. But right now, yes, there's no point hiring Q FOs for aircraft we don't have yet.

you said (in response to riddler saying colgan sucks because 70 seater crap pay whatever) "colgan is hiring due to upgrades", I said no they are hiring for the Q. as for hiring INTO the Q, may or may not for the first class or two but it will be into the Q because there arent going to be enough transitioning FOs. so yes, they are hiring for the Q and into the Q.

All correct. First few classes will almost definitely be for the Saab. After that, probably a mix w/ most going to the Q.

As for the earlier question regarding street captains.....not happening. Plenty of FO's w/ the time to make the move over to the left seat.

this is what you quoted me on



I'm not going to go tit for tat about this issue as its not that important to me this thread is for imformation not who's right and who's wrong!

Colgan is hiring and if there is anything information that might be productive to a perspective applicant I will post otherwise lets drop the issue

anyone know how many saabs are going to be used for the united flying out of IAD? I heard 4, but someone else on here said 5 or 6. Also, about 5 crews per airplane, does that sound right?

Just trying to get an idea of how many they'll be putting in the saabs. 25-30?

Kaylx...yes they are hiring for both SAAB and Q however, the first couple or three classes starting Feb. are all SAAB. The additional flying out of Dulles will be handled with the LGA and MHT SAABS. 4 Airframes I believe.

Currently, Qs are 5 crews per airframe. Saabs are just over 4 crews per airframe.