HELP....flight academy???

[Timebuilder]

While I think that the current system of degrees is something of a scam, I recommmend you spend at least two years as a serious student. US history, math, a science, literature, and some basic writing are minimal critera, IMHO, to be a functional adult. Unfortunately, these things are rarely treated as important subjects in the public schools.

I would also seriously research the military option. If I had to do this over again, I would try that path.

 

[cyork25]

Take a look at TAB EXPRESS, i'm a student there and it really is a good program. The instructors are really great there, most are airline pilots or ex-airline pilots. If you have any questions pm me

 

[B190Captain]

Bobbysamd,

What years were you at FSI?

I was in 3-93 to 12-93. Were u there?

 

[SpocksBeard]

Spend as little as possible! Out of 300 multi I only paid for around 45 of it. The rest I built as an instructor. You just have to fly at the right flight school to get the multi time. At the university flight programs you shouldn't have anymore than 300 total at the end of a 4 year program or else you bought too much. A commercial pilot should get paid to fly and not vice versa.

 

[bobbysamd]

FSI

Bobbysamd,

What years were you at FSI?

I was in 3-93 to 12-93. Were u there?

I just missed you. I was there from August of 1991 to October of 1992.

PS-Great avatar!

 

[Bouyer]

checkout ATA

airline training academy has several great programs to choose from I have checked out alot of schools before I made my choice on ata check them out at www.flyhere.com

p.m. me with any questions

 

[Beech1900]

My 2 cents

Well i'm gona put my two cent about your situation. I was in the same boat as you are my friend. I first started out with comair and man i'm glad i left. Um after i got my ppl i took some time off searching for a good school. I went and checked out ATP, panam, FSI, Sierra. I also was looking at a budget to be able to pay after my training. I was leaning to PAN AM but the budget was to much i could'nt afford it. FSI was my number one choice but the money is what hold me back. I'm now attending GIA and i made a good choice. GREAT CFI"s which was my main concern, and they been up for a while and all F/O seemed to be where all of us want to be. Um everyone has there opinion so hope i helped you out.

P.S I think Pan Am lost its 141 cert i don't know for sure but do check it out before you attend.

 

[Beech1900]

Re: checkout ATA

airline training academy has several great programs to choose from I have checked out alot of schools before I made my choice on ata check them out at www.flyhere.com

p.m. me with any questions

ATA JUST SCREWED OVER THE STUDENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY SHUT DOWN.

 

[B190Captain]

more like getscrewedhere.com.

Hope it works out for them.

 

[embdrvr]

Many public community colleges and state universities have excellent flight/degree programs. I've personally flown with several pilots that all attended the same public university and they all impressed me. Don't rule out your local JC either. I've flown with some folks that went through those programs also and they do a great job.
The other advantage is that public schools are seldom shutting down and stealing tens of thousands of dollars. Don't fall for the BS of a "guaranteed job." Chances are it wouldn't be a job worth having if you didn't earn the right to be there.