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08-30-2005 | 05:25 PM

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Family is important and is definately a plus to be home at night with them. However, what is the benefit package like? 401K? profit sharing? etc...

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08-31-2005 | 02:49 PM

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LA....

None...got to do it on your own...they will put into a 401K but no match...word is they might start soon.

They are a regional...they know we all will moe on....just a handful of people there more than 5 years.

They are good to work for and the QOL is pretty good...but they know the reality that we are not here forever.....

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08-31-2005 | 06:24 PM

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Thanks for the info...What other companies have bases in DC??

09-06-2005 | 01:30 PM

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How long does it take to get a call if hired? I interviewed there last week. Getting a little worried. From what I can see though they haven't hired anyone from my interview group yet.

09-07-2005 | 03:11 PM

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Lone Star,

I would give them maybe one more day....then call them...just to inquire

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09-09-2005 | 05:38 AM

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So what are the best bases to live in for the Beech? Also how is that airplane. Is it somewhat easy to hand fly in all that winter weather. I am a little nervous but excited about flying in all of the crap. Also, if I didn't move up there, are there some decent crash pads?

09-09-2005 | 06:13 PM

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Don't waste your Time

Don't even bother with Colgan. Work another six months instructing or what ever your doing and get on some where good. Your better off finding a 135 job for 6 months and then applying else where. If I were you I would be looking at SkyWest, Chautauqua/Republic Airlines/Shuttle America, ComAir and Co-EX. Colgan has bad pay and work rules. I know you want that first airline job but your better off waiting a bit longer to get a good one. There is a reason they hire low time pilots. That's all they can get!

09-09-2005 | 07:28 PM

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Too Fast

Lets not be too hasty. It is the worst companies that have the quickest upgrade times. I don't know much about Colgan, but if they are that hated then they must have a lot of attrition. I would check it out if I were you. It sucks to grow old in the right seat at a "Good Company".

SkyHigh