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TristarJS30 05-10-2010 04:26 PM

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.

BE19Pilot 05-11-2010 07:01 AM


Originally Posted by captain152 (Post 809230)
With the amount of pilots we have right now that have the time for upgrade, I seriously doubt street CA's are anywhere on the horizon. Now, that being said, I was rather shocked to see the number of 7000 #s on the list for upgrade through Nov!! If this keeps up and we do get the 15Q's next year, I can easily see every FO we have right now (with the exceptions of possibly the brand new guys coming online this year) upgrading by April of 2012. I don't mean to sound like the "car salesman" here, but if you look at the numbers on the Preferential Bid Award it makes sense.





Ok, so you clearly work for Colgan (as do I) ... this is your second time at this airline apparently ... already upgraded, but are now back as a FO??... and have no desire to move on to a major???? *** did you come back?? lol
;)

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:)

belliott 05-11-2010 07:10 AM

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.

Blueskies21 05-11-2010 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by BE19Pilot (Post 809768)
As for Blueskies, he received my wrath after his sarcastic and ignorant reply.
ex-Navy Rotorhead:)

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?

ChipChelios 05-11-2010 02:32 PM

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.

Blueskies21 05-11-2010 02:46 PM

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.

BE19Pilot 05-12-2010 11:29 AM


Originally Posted by Blueskies21 (Post 810009)
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

ChipChelios 05-12-2010 11:35 AM

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

Blueskies21 05-12-2010 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by BE19Pilot (Post 810497)
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

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.

atpcliff 05-12-2010 03:16 PM

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
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