swaayze

To each his own. I'm a big fan of integrity as well, but I guarantee you that the companies don't give two farts about you and will break an agreement with you on an almost daily basis (see the grievance list at Eagle or how 'bout the UPS guys that had to sign a 3 yr agreement to Alaska and now they're being furloughed - I guarantee you it only works one way). You're just another number in the queue. And, you don't have to burn a bridge to leave Colgan; give them 2 weeks notice. There would be no training failure if you leave volutarily.

Be straightforward but keep your options open, or just tell Colgan no and pray that everything works out like you want. Be aware though: I have heard of more than one pilot who was "hired" at Eagle only to be shot down by the review board for no apparent reason.



A story: I was in newhire training at a regional after 9/11 and got called for a "better" airline interview. Told them I couldn't do it due to training but they said these were the last interview dates so I contacted IOE scheduling and was told I could get a couple of specific days off and scheduled the interview. They reneged on my days off so I had to call back and cancel the interview, but asked them to call at the next available days. You think I've ever been offered another interview date? That's what can happen when you do it right. My integrity is intact but I don't have the better job.

I guess you should do what feels best and be willing to accept the consequences if it doesn't go your way.

Good luck.

FlyingPirate

I do appreciate the advice from everyone. I just need to make my decision and never look back at it.

wynde

A quick question to clarify a post way back on page 6 or 7. Are new hires in CASS some time during the first week of training, or is it not until completion of check ride? Thanks in advance for any info.

stlpilot08

Does anyone know if you you owe Colgan money if you voluntarily leave training after a week or two, or does the training contract not start until the completion of training?

Flyby1206

Yep, They get you in CASS pretty quickly. By the end of the first week you should be set.

wynde

Thanks for the info!

FlyingPirate

I believe you and your spouse (if you have one) as well as your parents will have unlimited flight benefits on AA and AE on day one of ground school.

Luv2Rotate

Call Michelle and ask. I would assume it occurs as soon as you step in the SIM.

TXav8r13

Not your parents. They are classified as D2P unless they are traveling with you and then they are D2. They do take from you bank of passes.

FlyingPirate

Thanks for the clarification. So how many passes do you get? When do you get them? And who can use them?