Delta Connection/Comair Academy

[Daydreamer]

Commercial / Sales trick

Good morning:


I had those things before. That is the reason why I wait for a year and weighing everybody's opinions before I make my move



Daydreamer

 

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I attended the academy myself back in 99'. All I can say is that in my experience the training was top notch, on the other hand the aircraft were pretty rough. When I was there our "new" Seminoles were cast offs from Air Safety (FlightSafety's neighbor after Flight Safety sold them to Airsafety). There is a huge mindset at the academy that you should keep your mouth closed about things that are not right there or you won't get an interview. I do have about 7 friends who went through the program that are RJ drivers now though. I also have a couple of friends who did the whole program that were not hired to instruct there. All in all it's like anything else in this biz...it's a crap shoot, just get the best training you can, and all will work out in the end if you persevere, and want it bad enough.
Good luck in your career and training.........
TJ

 

[UKflyer]

Hi,

I'm thinking about going to Delta Connection Academy. I've been in touch with them asking questions, and all i can say is that they are very professional in what they do, and the information they give to people. You have to take whatever you get with a pinch of salt (like anything), but i would say that initial impressions are very good. I believe that you get what you pay for, and i think that although Delta's programs are more expensive than say your local FBO, your still getting your money's worth.

Good luck.

JB.

 

[KATL8R26L]

Sales & Flying

It is all a sales pitch in this business,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,


shop around before you make a big mistake.


They will tell you what you want to hear just to sign you up,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Most guys that i know made it from the local fbos and other places, smaller schools where you get private attition when you need help.



Sales person moving mouth , sales person lying to make commission, and belive me they are in it for only the money.

so be carefull out there.

 

[bobbysamd]

A little school sales pitch advice

I'm thinking about going to Delta Connection Academy. I've been in touch with them asking questions, and all i can say is that they are very professional in what they do, and the information they give to people . . . . . but i would say that initial impressions are very good . . . . .

Confuscius said:

"Man with forked tongue should not kiss balloon."

. . . . if you catch my drift.

 

[Timebuilder]

I looked at a great number of Florida flight schools when I was deciding where to do my CFI training. Did I want to hitch my wagon to a school where I might find myself interviewing at Comair in two years? That was easy, sure I did. Did I want to pay some inflated prices and accept low pay on that chance that it would all work out? That was a bigger question.

I ended up continuing my training at my FBO near home, and instructed for a little over a year. I didn't have to move, made twice the money that CAA offered, and I will upgrade to Captain soon. No one is being laid off here, and my company just added another LR 55 and expects to add a GIV soon.

[Editor's note: I was laid of on May 13th, and the GV fell through, too. It was still a good experience, and I think the right decision to finish my training locally]

Did I make the right decision? Yep. Preparation meets opportunity.

One thing I can tell you about Comair Academy, they are good marketers, if nothing else. If I had been 25, I might have dived on that bait hook, line and sinker. At the time of my visit, the instructors looked to be professional pilots, while the students looked like concert trash. I understand that this has changed. Good for them. A professional outer image helps to grow a professional inner image, and the cultural shock from public high school and politically correct colleges must be enormous.

Me: I saved a ton of money, made more, and have a good job, even if my wages are low compared to other similar positions.

You: must weigh all of the variables, separate the truth (or the likely truth) from the fertilizer and make a decision. If you are currently 18, time is on your side. It WILL become harder as you move up the age scale.

Choose wisely.

 

[bobbysamd]

Professional image

At the time of my visit, the instructors looked to be professional pilots, while the students looked like concert trash. I understand that this has changed. Good for them. A professional outer image helps to grow a professional inner image . . .

As an aside, good comments in support of schools that require uniforms.

 

[DAS at 10/250]

YOU MEAN CONAIR?

YEAH. BEEN THERE. DONE THAT.

MY ADVICE? RUN LIKE THE WIND.

LETS SEE. I DID MY INSTRUMENT RATING THERE WHEN I WAS STILL YOUNG, DUMB, AND STUPID. AND LOW TIME.

$12,000 FOR AN INSTRUMENT RATING. WHOA. BAD PILOT, RIGHT?

WRONG. I UNDERFLEW THE PROGRAM BY 6 HOURS. HAD TO BURN TIME TO TAKE THE 141 RIDE. CHECK RIDE. ACED. RUNWAY 9L, WIND 350 18G26KT.

WAS THE TRAINING GOOD. YES. AIRCRAFT. OK. MAINTENCE. FAIR. (I AM A FORMER ARMY HELICOPTER MECHANIC, SO I DO KNOW SOMETHING HERE.)

YOU WILL LEARN. YOU WILL BE TAUGHT. AND YOU WILL BE SCREWED.

THEY WILL STEAL EVERY CHANCE THEY GET. $250 HERE AND THERE. AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP? HE IS THERE TO TAKE YOUR MONEY.

CHECK OUT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA AVIATION PROGRAM. BEST PRICES IN THE INDUSTRY. CREDIT AND NON-CREDIT.

LIVE. LEARN. FLY. AND THEN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

 

[ChadCRJ]

Jet Direct Program?

Has anyone heard any word about this program an how it is going? I Know its really expensive (around 65,000) to come out with about 350 hours TT. Just haven't heard if any students are doing it or what. Any info on this program that Delta Connection has to offer would be great. Thanks

Chad

 

[172driver]

It is PFT and there is no one enrolled in it as far as I know.