Quickest way Airline/Corporate

[mattaxelrod]

When you all say "Academies", do you think that would include a place like ATP (or ALLATP's, or whatever they call themselves)? It looks like they offer a program whereby you come out with all your ratings and about 200 hours of multi time, for about $40K--which might be higher than the FBO route, but is no 100K. Plus, ATP is no Tab Express.

Does the much hated, oft-mentioned "Pay for Training" apply to this school, or is this a real option?

 

[viper548]

For all the safety pilot time you get at ATPs, you could do that program much cheaper at an FBO. I looked at the ATP program in 2001, I believe it was $23,900 then and I don't believe the program has changed much since then.

 

[FlyingFish69]

All ATPs may not be the cheapest, but I know that they have agreements with at least one or two airlines that you can interview with extremelely low time if you get your ratings through them (500 to 600 total time)... I didnt do it, and I know a lot airline pilots that look down on those that did, but if you are looking for the quickest way, it's something to consider.

 

[moxiepilot]

you've come to the right place to get some answers, you can do a lot of searches here and at other aviation sites like jetcareers.com/forums

However, check out this similar thread about what you're discussing

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=59954

 

[Fly_Chick]

I'm a 30 year old student currently working on my Private, and was wondering if anyone had some input on what the quickest way was to get in line with the big dogs...Currently I'm obtaining my private from the local FBO but at one time considered doing the 4yr Aviation degree at several colleges. I inquired about Delta Connection, Spartan, Flight Safety, and Embry R. Not too long ago I heard about the Mesa Pilot developing program and got even more confused.
Now I'm considering just finishing all my ratings at the local FBO and getting a 4yr degree online to go along with the ratings.
At the same time, I've landed a job as a Flight Attendant with a good airline....

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Congrats on the new job!

If you are looking to earn your degree at an Academy, check out their associated degree programs first. I believe at most the Academies offer a two-year associates degree (some exceptions include Embry Riddle, UND).

You are currently employed, working on your flight training, and continuing your education. In that scenario, I'd recommend getting your ratings at your local flight school, FBO. That would allow you the most flexibility at the most economical rate. You will still have an income while at the same time being able to manage "your" schedule.

Do not worry about your age, you are still young. There is still so much opportunity and potential ahead of you.

 

[80/20]

Be focused, patient and manage your personal life so you can move, work the hours as needed and afford to live of low paying entry level salaries.

 

[CapnVegetto]

Everyone's right, stay away from academies. They are CRAP. They're interested in one thing: di-king as much money as they can out of you. Stay at the local FBO, and NETWORK. Meet the right people, and you'll get a job. In the meantime, instruct, build your time, and STAY AWAY FROM PFT. If you've got time, you've got options.

Do you want to go corporate or airlines? It doesn't really matter......30 is not old at all. Corporate it doesn't matter...airlines have the age 60 rule, but who's to say that'll still be there in 30 years?

Just don't get SJS and work your way up. Aviation is one of the most 'dues paying' businesses out there. You'll have to take $hitty jobs with low pay to get that good job.....get ready for it. But the light at the end of the tunnel is more than worth it.

Good luck!

 

[bigboy]

What ever you do. DON'T do PFT, you will regret it down the road.

good luck.