Just looked at the wikipedia on the Colgan:
Capt: 3200 hours
F/O: 2200 Hours
Total crew experience: 5400 Hours
I agree the F/O had more than 1500 Hours, but considering that the Capt. was 47 (age not commensurate with experience) and total flight deck time only 5400 hours, I would say this is an inexperienced flight deck. I would guess that an average Captain in his 40's would have 7-10,000 hours i.e. 50% more than this crew in total.
I know this is highly debatable but I believe experience is a significant factor in safety. I know their are many other factors!
European LOCO's totally disregard the experience factor.... totally..