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There's a guy I know who started the program in Aug. or Sept., holding a line, almost done with his 250 hr. program. I know another guy who started a month before him who just got off IOE, sitting on reserve.
Both pilots will probably stay on here as FOs after their 250 hrs. are up. They're hiring anyone with a pulse at the moment.
Training is fine. Could be better, could be much worse.
If you do come, come to fly and prepare to be abused by crew scheduling (no different from any other airline). Cost of living can be pretty expensive, so definitely have a plan as far as that goes before you commit to moving to south FL.
Good luck
Here is the truth about Gulfstream. Their are a lot of topics on here with people having a lot of negative things to say. But its just a few people. I actually met one guy one time who didn't like gulfstream but then again he was rambling on for 15 min about how much he hated the regional he worked at! Did I mention he's been there for 17 years? So here is my opinion! Before I came here I did my research. I have a family friend who is a senior captain at a US major airline and serves on the interview board. His recommendation to me...do it!
Training- Good. You spend 2 weeks in indoc (121 regs) 2 weeks in systems and a few CPT sessions then your in the sim for 8 sessions. Total time just under 3 months. You have to pass a IFR class the first week your their which is a written test and sim evaluation. Its just basic IFR stuff but a few people do get send home because if it.
Flying. Fun! Lots of good flying. I have been stuck doing a bunch of Cuba flight recently but other then that I have had a good time. Their flying the crap out of me because a lot of F/O's and captains have been getting hired recently so there has been a lot of open time on the Emb-120.
Hiring. Don't let anybody on here say guys from gulfstream don't get hired. Just within the last 3 months pilots have gone to UPS, AirTran, Sprit, Continental, Chautauqua, Republic and Pinnacle. And those are just the ones I know about!
So overall its a great program. It is a lot of money but if you add up what it costs to get your CFI,CFII,MEI plus the cost of living and your $9hr flying as a CFI for 30hrs a month for 2 years building hours its actually cheaper! Sounds funny but I actually flew more hours this month then my friend who is a cfi did in the last six!