Hotels are typically of the Holiday Inn type. Nothing luxurious but they are mostly clean with free internet and at least some food options. They might not be close to anything you want to entertain you, but it's better than it has been. Then again, our overnights are rarely long enough to do much.

No 401K match, although I guess that depends on the outcome of the contract.

Not too many outstations left. BUF, SYR, BHB, PQI, and CRW are the only ones left and they've got some of the most recent new guys. IAD is a good bet for a new hire though.

Well, I need a paycheck would be the most logical reason that I am back here. Fortunately, I had a good reputation during my previous stint here and still enjoy a good reputation with the people I fly with. Personally, at this point in my life I really would rather be home everyday taking care of my daughter vs. flying around the same crappy places we fly to. As for Blueskies, he received my wrath after his sarcastic and ignorant reply. And, I actually have a number of friends at XJET. And, where I came from you don't "flip-off" ANYONE, ANYWHERE...Rant complete...back to your regular programming, and I am actually more than glad to answer any questions about the Colgan BE-19 sim for those that have an upcoming interview...I know a "tad" bit about it.

ex-Navy Rotorhead:)

Anyone that gives me the finger usually gets a friendly wave or a peace sign from me... I reserve the coveted shocker for special occasions.

Ah the dreaded internet wrath, how I fear it. I didn't consider my original post particularly sarcastic or ignorant, I asked you once but it bears asking again... besides my assumption that you wanted a quick upgrade which you don't, what part did I get wrong to make me ignorant?

You don't make friends in this business by being their personal spelling/grammar checker or finding something trivial to contradict them! That person could one day be YOUR checkairman. He will most certainly then bust you down to a job that requires touching ****** with your hands.

I guess this is a difference of opinion between you and I. I correct things like loose/lose, their/there/they're because they're simple things to do correctly if someone has ever pointed it out to you. People use things like that wrong not because they're stupid but because they've never had it pointed out to them. I have a hard time taking someone seriously that can't get those things correct because if you haven't learned those basic things it makes me question the various other things you might not know. I consider it a favor, if I say something incorrectly I hope that someone corrects me so I don't continue doing it incorrectly forever. I guess it's because I'd rather make forward progress than save my ego, silly me.

As for the check airmen thing, I've had check airmen do things that I considered to be wrong and since it wasn't dangerous I kept my mouth shut. I know there's a time and a place, I consider an internet forum to be a pretty safe place to make those corrections without horribly offending someone.

I bet you will be a real joy to fly with when you reach the coveted left-seat of the CRJ...And, please keep us informed on the latest and greatest at 9L as it sounds like you really have your fingers on the pulse of the company. Once again, thank you for your English lesson too. J

Lol...........

At no point did you answer what was incorrect with my statements, instead three times in a row you've just attempted to insult me, I will conclude that my statements were then NOT incorrect. It's like having a discussion with a rock. You're welcome for the english lesson, I hope it prevents you from that particular mistake in the future. Once again, I hope you guys are able to get a good contract, fly safe. Blueskies.

Hi!

That is supposed to be "Check Airman" as it's an official title, and two words.

Just kidding!.........."Jeez, I crack myself up"..........from Top Gun

cliff
LFW

Joey,

Haven't you quit flying altogether? I thought I read where after leaving the bottom feeder for the exalted Express Jet, you had thoughts about the industry as a whole.

If it is a EAS contract, the city cannot support ANY reasonable number of passengers. So additional seats, be it 8 or 308 is mute. The only question is whether the town can support a 402, a 1900, or a Saab with government subsidies.

Is that your or you're?


I kid, I kid.

For the record, I find anal retentiveness very attractive. I love having the guy in the other seat tell me I am 3 kts fast.

I love that one. My answer for that is usually "not on my side" or "speed is our friend" or "these Rowdy Dowdy's will fix that"

I just tell them to lay off the shrooms and to hand me a beer.... <heavy sarcasm>.... actually I would probably just rip some hot and heavy gas to take their mind off the 3kts.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Classic!!!

lol...Those burritos down in IAH help facilitate that huh? Thank god for oxygen masks! That's about all they are good for in the Saab!

As a followup to the discussion before this train derailed, Johnstown and Altoona have decided to stick with Colgan another 2 years.

Johnstown, Altoona airports stick with United affiliate Colgan Air - USATODAY.com

It was Murtha's last wish. Now JST can add the shopping mall and sky train.

I don't even know if I would use those masks... it takes about ten sanicoms to get the crap out of the mask and even then you don't know if you will be inhaling cockroaches.

How can you have an article about Colgan in the press and not mention 3407 like every other one :rolleyes:

Not sure about the rest of your comment......but additional seat would be a moot point.

:p:p:p


Okay, okay......I don't really care, just adding to the comic relief of the grammar policing going on here.

No, it's "mute." As in the point is so without merit that it does not even have a voice, it is mute.;)

(Yes boys and girls, that was sarcasm)

Oh, Go MUTE yourselves :)

No it's a moo point like the opinion of a cow it doesn't matter it's moo