Best place for 737 type?

[English]

Class sizes at K&S are significantly smaller than class sizes at HPA. Besides that, they are pretty similar. My class at K&S had six students. They had 14 students scheduled, so they split them up into two different classrooms. I appreciated having a small class. We didn't get bogged down.

 

[shuttlepilot]

737 type

Why is aeroservices in Miami not recommended?

 

[snoopy_1]

Class sizes at K&S are significantly smaller than class sizes at HPA. Besides that, they are pretty similar. My class at K&S had six students. They had 14 students scheduled, so they split them up into two different classrooms. I appreciated having a small class. We didn't get bogged down.

It sounds to me like the class sizes are about the same at HPA and K & S, my class had 6 in it at HPA. I chose Higher Power because the training is all done in Dallas, K&S puts you on an airline and flys you to some other state for the sim training, sounded like a hassle to me.

 

[EIflyer]

737 type
Why is aeroservices in Miami not recommended?

I did my 737 type rating there. I passed the course. I do not recommend the facility.

Like any facility, it has its positive points. Not enough though to give it a positive recommendation. Only my personal opinion.

I hope someone who has been through their 737 program will come to their defence. Many have done this program, please advise. Thanks.

 

[OPIE01]

HIGHER POWER All the Way

I don't care what anyone says,
Higher Power is the place to go!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Happy Hooligan]

K&S was awesome. I had Mike Sturgis as an instructor, an absolute professional!!!! Asst Chief pilot of SWA Phoenix base visited class.
Talby will help with any and all problems. I initially underestimated the scope and depth of this course. can't say enough positives about K&S.

 

[English]

Ditto the remarks about how great Mike Sturgis is.

I just completed new hire ground school in the 737. The training I received at K&S prepared me very well for this class, and was in fact more in depth systems-wise.

 

[knelson]

I don't know that I would agree on the class size issue. I had 15 in my class it it was great. There were just that many more guys there to ask the questions you don't think of. I say Higher Power is the place to go. Mark and Joe are two great guys and I sincerely hope you get Lynn Taubeneck (poor attempt at his name) as a ground instructor. The dry humor kept me awake. Good luck and ask for the 300 when you get there. Stay at the amerisuites and bring a car. Two weeks is an aweful long time to get lugged around in a hotel van.

 

[castle bravo]

HPA- You simply can't go wrong. Well organized, efficient, friendly and helpful. A first class operation.

 

[Hooch]

HPA WITHOUT A DOUBT!

Want GREAT training, GREAT people, and a chance to meet the folks @ SWA ? Then HPA is THE way to go IMHO

Hooch

 

[Beer&Brauts]

I have a call in to the folks on top of the page, They have a $5995 deal. Anyone ever heard of them? Flight Training International. Better yet has anyone gone there for a type?

I just started class with them. So far so good. You'll have to get back to me in a couple weeks for a full review.

I choose them since they're here in DEN and I already spend enough time away from home.

 

[11daysoff]

737 type, Flight Training International

Hey guys,
Just letting you know that I just got back from Flight Training International for my 737 type and the training was incredible. My class had only 3 people in it and the training was soooo personable. The instructors were great and they made the checkride a "no-brainer", which is perfect for me. The cost was $6,000 and luckily I stayed with friends for free in Denver. If you want a hotel, I think it's about $35/night. We got the training done in 12 days, and as long as you get some studying done before you get there, you won't ever feel like you need to pull "all-nighters" studying. Everything was great. Yes, it was in the 200, but I really didn't care, just wanted the Type.

 

[Beer&Brauts]

I was in the class with 11daysoff and second everything he said. Classes are always small as they are limited to 6 people. This makes getting through the ground portion a breeze. Rich, the ground instructor, has been teaching the airplane for many years (he's a UAL ground instructor as well) and did a great job. The sim instructors are true professionals as well.
If you want to spend the extra money to go elsewhere it's up to you, but FTI is the best deal out there.

And 11daysoff - let me know when you get the call to interview with SWA!

 

[SWA GUY]

Ditto on Aeroservices, Inc in MIA.

I did my type there, and to sum it up in one word: Miserable.

I highly recommend going elsewhere.

HC

 

[NTSing]

I had a very good experience with HPA. I would give them a call.

 

[MK82Man]

Aeroservices, Miami: Not Recommended

I join the crowd and say stay away from that facility. Spend your money anywhere else. I tried to do business with the facility, flew 1500 miles to meet with them and the POC was a no show for our pre-arranged meeting. Aeroservices called him on the phone. He promised he'd show in 20 minutes and 45 minutes later he is still MIA. You would have thought he would have called or emailed to say how sorry he was. I didn't hear squat from him or the company .... my thoughta are they are poorly run or frankly they just don't care ... either way, spend your money on a company that has some customer service.

 

[kelbill]

Yo folks, Higher Power is where I did my type and they were great. As mentioned, someone from SWA People department came over and handed out SWA sunglasses and answered questions. Mark Sterns (I believe still the guy running HP) is a great guy with good rep at SWA.

As for -200 Type training, true, a 737 type is a 737 type, regardless of the model. HOWEVER, a. you will not fly the 737-200 at SWA as we get rid of all of them by early next year, if not Dec this year. b. If you go to the second half of the interview process, you will do a training scenario (no right or wrong answer they say) probably on a card board trainer. As small a difference as it might seem, why not have the cardboard trainer look like what you did your type in, ie, NOT a -200. Might be a little edge to feeling comfortable in the scenario, even if none of the dials move, they at least look like what you spent $7000 to fly. Just a thought.