National Pilot Academy

[RFC1873]

Anyone have any information on it? I have looked at their website and it is an excellent program if what they say is true. Are they for real or is this a case of too good to be true?

 

[CX880]

Yes everything they say is 100% true. Skywest relation and placement is true. Although from what I learned from the advisors at the school, it's nothing special. Just like any other FBO with 172s except you HAVE to fly FULL TIME and every day with no break and you will be eligable for a job in like 18 months. Not a good place if you're not planning on training full time. Training is very intense and acceptance in the program is very low. They might interview like 10 people and accept 1 or 2 guys, that's one of the reasons why they guarantee 100% a CFI position because I guess they already picked you from the beginning and know that you will stick around for the whole training. Word is that Reno is the best location and graduates get the most jobs. Cost will be from the high 30Ks if you have a PPL to high 40ks with no prior ratings. They don't offer any extras or discounts in housing or living expenses, you will be on your own.

 

[desertdog71]

Yes everything they say is 100% true. Skywest relation and placement is true. Although from what I learned from the advisors at the school, it's nothing special. Just like any other FBO with 172s except you HAVE to fly FULL TIME and every day with no break and you will be eligable for a job in like 18 months. Not a good place if you're not planning on training full time. Training is very intense and acceptance in the program is very low. They might interview like 10 people and accept 1 or 2 guys, that's one of the reasons why they guarantee 100% a CFI position because I guess they already picked you from the beginning and know that you will stick around for the whole training. Word is that Reno is the best location and graduates get the most jobs. Cost will be from the high 30Ks if you have a PPL to high 40ks with no prior ratings. They don't offer any extras or discounts in housing or living expenses, you will be on your own.

When I talked to them in January the program cost $54,000 with Multi time.