anyone heard of ASG-Jet...

[superrav]

Has anyone heard of American Support Group Inc. They have a first officer training program..for low time pilots. Just curious if anyone heard of them..input would be greatly appreciated..thanks to all

www.asg-jet.com is the website address...

 

[LongBoarder]

Pay For Training

Pony up some big corn and then you get a bunch of SIC... Likely with someone who will only let you talk on the radio and play with the gear and flaps.

I would rather destruct in a 152 than pay to be abused.

LB

 

[uscpilot]

It sounds pretty fishy. You may end like those students and instructors down in Florida that showed up to find the doors locked and the school was tango uniform. I also find it hard to believe that they will take a low time pilot and make them competitive with the glutt of over qualified pilots out there. Even if they do keep you around they will only pay you $800 a month. There is not even a mention of the price for the training. If you have to ask (and I have to) you cant afford it. Just instruct fly checks or what ever and pay your dues.
There are no short cuts, if it looks too good to be true it is.
I ran out of cliches.

 

[Capthuff]

I know about this operation from first hand exp. Stay away. You will be asked to pay alot ( 30k+ ) and after in house training you haye the privaledge of taking a REQUIRED seat for a set amount of time. You dont get paid as a crew member and you have to provide your own food and housing etc... They operate as American Air Networks out of St Louis. The owner's brother lives in europe recruiting students with rich parents promising the all important jet time that you need for the airlines. I have known some of these students and none of them got what they were promised except for the jet time. The aircraft are mostly operated on air ambulance. Can you imagine - the ink still wet on the commercial multi ticket and sitting in a lear??

I know someone is bound to ask .... no I did not fly for them or pay any money. I just happen to know first hand information about them.

If you feel like more info look up.

NTSB Identification: NYC02FA177
Nonscheduled 14 CFR Part 135: Air Taxi & Commuter
Accident occurred Friday, August 30, 2002 in Lexington, KY
Aircraft: Gates Learjet 25C, registration: N45CP
Injuries: 1 Fatal, 4 Serious, 1 Minor.

This is what happens when you put inexperience CA and FO in the same plane.
And NO the Ca did not have 2000 in type.