My Colgan Peeps...

Seggy · January 20th, 2006, 00:08

Listened in on the conference call today, looks like we will become members of the CASS system within a month or so. Good news!

GaTechKid · January 20th, 2006, 00:58

Whoa! First we got better insurance/disability. Now CASS. What's next, bonuses at Christmas this year? As a commuter this is great news!

Timbuff10 · January 20th, 2006, 01:33

So what is CASS?

And while I am asking questions, what kind of insurance bennies do you guys get? Is it actually worth getting? I didn't think most regionals got medical/dental.

GaTechKid · January 20th, 2006, 02:03

CASS = A system that verifies pilot employment to allow non-company pilots to ride in the cockpit

I have medical/dental/vision with Colgan. I pay around $47 for a Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plan that's worth about $80-100 and then around $10 each for dental and vision. There's also an option to get short-term or long-term disability and allows contributions into a Flex Spending Account.

BobDDuck · January 20th, 2006, 12:03

Good luck getting the CASS going. We've been told it was coming here for the past 5 months. Apparently mainline "forgot" about us when they implemented it for themselves. It's a "priority" is now what we are being told.

Rocketman99 · January 20th, 2006, 16:07

Next you'll tell me the United flight counter folks have figured out how to get us on as OMCs like they should be able to too... Sounds great, but I'll believe it when I see it.

Seggy · January 20th, 2006, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketman99

Next you'll tell me the United flight counter folks have figured out how to get us on as OMCs like they should be able to too... Sounds great, but I'll believe it when I see it.

Nope, but have them type in O9L thats the letter O

junior · January 20th, 2006, 18:28

Any news on if the will be interviewing soon? I sent my app and resume about 1.5 weeks ago? Only 700 Total and 135 Multi though. It's worth a shot, I think.

Seggy · January 20th, 2006, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by junior

Any news on if the will be interviewing soon? I sent my app and resume about 1.5 weeks ago? Only 700 Total and 135 Multi though. It's worth a shot, I think.

Next class date is in March. Go to a job fair, one of those aero services one. The recruiters attend those. Good luck!

junior · January 20th, 2006, 18:46

where can I get info on these job fairs? thanks for your help.

GaTechKid · January 20th, 2006, 20:33

Next class starts Jan. 23 - 6 Beech 1900 and 4 Saab 340 slots

According to our ground instructor there's a new-hire class scheduled every month this year.

sorrygottarunway · January 20th, 2006, 22:20

09L and my file number pulls up either *no record* or someone else from my ground school. I hope that gets "figgered" out soon.

Tip for the job fair: go in with your shirt and tie READY for an interview. Bring your resume of course, as well as logbooks, copy of medical etc. Usually if you are qualified you will get one on the spot with Jeb and one of the FA's Brittany/Ashley, as the three of them did mine.

sorrygottarunway · January 20th, 2006, 22:23

the swedish chef is teaching the next ground school Jan 23...

Timbuff10 · January 21st, 2006, 00:30

Thanks for the info GaTech... That is exciting to hear about all the bennies.

You guys happen to know where and when those job fairs will be happening? I've got less time than Eric/Junior, but I guess it couldnt hurt to start getting them used to seeing my name come across their desk. Would be nice to get in one of those classes later in the year.

Rocketman99 · January 21st, 2006, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by sorrygottarunway

09L and my file number pulls up either *no record* or someone else from my ground school. I hope that gets "figgered" out soon.

Make sure it's the letter "O" otherwise nothing happens. O makes the system go to override and then they just enter your name and voila!

Seggy · January 21st, 2006, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaTechKid

Next class starts Jan. 23 - 6 Beech 1900 and 4 Saab 340 slots

According to our ground instructor there's a new-hire class scheduled every month this year.

Whoa they are putting guys in the Beech? The February new-hire class has been canceled as per the conference call.

ready2fly · January 22nd, 2006, 22:19

Eh! Doesn't matter to me.

Apparently, Colgan doesn't want this old fart.

Two resume updates and ...... NADDA!!

Ah well.... guess I'll have to settle for a jet instead.

Cruise · January 23rd, 2006, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggy

Whoa they are putting guys in the Beech? The February new-hire class has been canceled as per the conference call.

Yep, believe things only when you see 'em happen. Lot's of talk around here....not necessarily much happening though.

I'd just be happy if they could update the conference call minutes in a reasonable amount of time....or better yet, be able to know next months schedule more than 2 days prior to it starting.

I know, I know......growing pains, everybody is busy down at the mothership. We're taking baby-steps towards the goals. I try to be patient...but it's tough sometimes.

CASS entry would be great......it'll be nice once that is implemented.

Rocketman99 · January 24th, 2006, 20:13

Fellas, if you check the colgan website today there's a memo on the front page about CASS. Looks like they're really serious. Everybody needs a passport...

sorrygottarunway · January 25th, 2006, 00:01

Yep... Tom Brink sent an email today to most of the captains asking them to check with their FO's about having passports... Its happening...

GaTechKid · February 4th, 2006, 22:14

REMINDER: Make sure you biatches re-enroll for the benefits. You have until Feb. 9

www.e-enroll.com

Rocketman99 · February 6th, 2006, 09:37

Re-enroll? Did I miss something?

GaTechKid · February 8th, 2006, 13:35

Even if you don't want to change your benefits from last year you MUST re-enroll yourself during this year's open enrollment period.

blee256 · February 8th, 2006, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocketman99

Next you'll tell me the United flight counter folks have figured out how to get us on as OMCs like they should be able to too... Sounds great, but I'll believe it when I see it.

If you are not in CASS how would you ride as an OMC. I thought Colgan only flew for Airways and Continental?

blee256 · February 8th, 2006, 14:28

forget that last post, I checked out colgan's website. When did you guys start flying for UAL? Are they flying Saabs on the United side?

January 20th, 2006, 00:08	#1
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Posts: 5,044	My Colgan Peeps... Listened in on the conference call today, looks like we will become members of the CASS system within a month or so. Good news!

January 20th, 2006, 00:58	#2
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Whoa! First we got better insurance/disability. Now CASS. What's next, bonuses at Christmas this year? As a commuter this is great news! __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

January 20th, 2006, 01:33	#3
Timbuff10 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coloradan in Orange County, CA Posts: 3,234	So what is CASS? And while I am asking questions, what kind of insurance bennies do you guys get? Is it actually worth getting? I didn't think most regionals got medical/dental. __________________ My Photography My Airliners.net photos

January 20th, 2006, 02:03	#4
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	CASS = A system that verifies pilot employment to allow non-company pilots to ride in the cockpit I have medical/dental/vision with Colgan. I pay around $47 for a Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plan that's worth about $80-100 and then around $10 each for dental and vision. There's also an option to get short-term or long-term disability and allows contributions into a Flex Spending Account. __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

January 20th, 2006, 12:03	#5
BobDDuck Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat Posts: 5,482	Good luck getting the CASS going. We've been told it was coming here for the past 5 months. Apparently mainline "forgot" about us when they implemented it for themselves. It's a "priority" is now what we are being told. __________________ TBJC08 The Gear Monkey The Gear Monkey Store

January 20th, 2006, 16:07	#6
Rocketman99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LGA Posts: 952	Next you'll tell me the United flight counter folks have figured out how to get us on as OMCs like they should be able to too... Sounds great, but I'll believe it when I see it. __________________ NKAWTG...N! The Colgan pay rates are enough to keep you sullen and not mutinous - Mel

January 20th, 2006, 18:28	#8
junior Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: CO Posts: 427	Any news on if the will be interviewing soon? I sent my app and resume about 1.5 weeks ago? Only 700 Total and 135 Multi though. It's worth a shot, I think.

January 20th, 2006, 18:46	#10
junior Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: CO Posts: 427	where can I get info on these job fairs? thanks for your help.

January 20th, 2006, 20:33	#11
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Next class starts Jan. 23 - 6 Beech 1900 and 4 Saab 340 slots According to our ground instructor there's a new-hire class scheduled every month this year. __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

January 20th, 2006, 22:20	#12
sorrygottarunway Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DXR, Connecticut Posts: 1,169	09L and my file number pulls up either no record or someone else from my ground school. I hope that gets "figgered" out soon. Tip for the job fair: go in with your shirt and tie READY for an interview. Bring your resume of course, as well as logbooks, copy of medical etc. Usually if you are qualified you will get one on the spot with Jeb and one of the FA's Brittany/Ashley, as the three of them did mine.

January 20th, 2006, 22:23	#13
sorrygottarunway Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DXR, Connecticut Posts: 1,169	the swedish chef is teaching the next ground school Jan 23... __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI ATP, SF340

January 21st, 2006, 00:30	#14
Timbuff10 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coloradan in Orange County, CA Posts: 3,234	Thanks for the info GaTech... That is exciting to hear about all the bennies. You guys happen to know where and when those job fairs will be happening? I've got less time than Eric/Junior, but I guess it couldnt hurt to start getting them used to seeing my name come across their desk. Would be nice to get in one of those classes later in the year. __________________ My Photography My Airliners.net photos

January 24th, 2006, 20:13	#19
Rocketman99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LGA Posts: 952	Fellas, if you check the colgan website today there's a memo on the front page about CASS. Looks like they're really serious. Everybody needs a passport... __________________ NKAWTG...N! The Colgan pay rates are enough to keep you sullen and not mutinous - Mel

January 25th, 2006, 00:01	#20
sorrygottarunway Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DXR, Connecticut Posts: 1,169	Yep... Tom Brink sent an email today to most of the captains asking them to check with their FO's about having passports... Its happening... __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI ATP, SF340

February 4th, 2006, 22:14	#21
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	REMINDER: Make sure you biatches re-enroll for the benefits. You have until Feb. 9 www.e-enroll.com __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

February 6th, 2006, 09:37	#22
Rocketman99 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LGA Posts: 952	Re-enroll? Did I miss something? __________________ NKAWTG...N! The Colgan pay rates are enough to keep you sullen and not mutinous - Mel

February 8th, 2006, 13:35	#23
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Even if you don't want to change your benefits from last year you MUST re-enroll yourself during this year's open enrollment period. __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

February 8th, 2006, 14:28	#25
blee256 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: lower canada Posts: 1,611	forget that last post, I checked out colgan's website. When did you guys start flying for UAL? Are they flying Saabs on the United side? __________________ According to a report by Goldman Sachs economists, "the most important contributor to higher profit margins over the past five years has been a decline in labor's share of national income."

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