Regional Airline Academy

[pipejockey]

RAA is all about getting theirs! Once they have your money and have met at least their minimum contractual obligation to you, they will wash their hands of you! Don't ever expect them to go the extra mile for you just because you spent 25K to 100K on their pathetic training!

 

[RX7 PILOT]

I'd like to hear from someone who has been through the program. I see what you are all saying about being a CFI and I agree with you all. I'd just like to know what the program was like first-hand.

From the recruiter that I spoke with, nearly every pilot that completes the Flight Officer course is hired. He mentioned that american eagle recruiters visit every class and hire the majority of the students.

 

[Av8rPHX]

I'd like to hear from someone who has been through the program. I see what you are all saying about being a CFI and I agree with you all. I'd just like to know what the program was like first-hand.

From the recruiter that I spoke with, nearly every pilot that completes the Flight Officer course is hired. He mentioned that american eagle recruiters visit every class and hire the majority of the students.

Of course they are going to tell you that they have a high placement rate, that is one of those types of schools major selling points. Its kind of like flipping through Flying magazine and seeing all those colorful ads for the big pilot mills with happy smiling pilot people and NW,DL,HP,etc logos plastered all over the ad. They want to give the impression that almost everyone gets hired..

 

[Way2Broke]

I hear Delta is hiring street Captains, all you have to do is go to RAA.

 

[RX7 PILOT]

Of course they are going to tell you that they have a high placement rate, that is one of those types of schools major selling points. Its kind of like flipping through Flying magazine and seeing all those colorful ads for the big pilot mills with happy smiling pilot people and NW,DL,HP,etc logos plastered all over the ad. They want to give the impression that almost everyone gets hired..

YES yes I know the guy is selling his company but back to my original question, Has anyone been through the Flight Officer Program?

 

[SkyBoy1981]

It never ceases to amaze me the lengths that some will go just to become an RJ pilot.

 

[fastbird]

Do your time as a CFI...don't go into debt...and don't PFT. You'll be better off for it in the long run. These pilot mills are crapola because they infect impressionable pilots with SJS and the false hope that there is a fast track to high paying pilot jobs.

Do a reality check RX7...hiring dried up at the majors about the same time concessionary contracts hit. Now, we're seeing whipsaw, alter ego carriers like GeauxJets and bankruptcy filings or sales of regionals plus low pay for our flying. When the legacy carriers or anyone else with big iron is hiring, they are looking for 1000 PIC with a 121 carrier. Right now, it's going to take you a while to get your 1000 PIC (like years). Spend a few more months as a CFI so you have 1200 TT, then you're at least part 135 insurable.

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Don't be going in debt when the payoff is going to be a job that won't pay off the loan and give you descent QOL.

 

[sweatro]

He mentioned that american eagle recruiters visit every class and hire the majority of the students.

Now why would anyone want to go to Eagle?

 

[pianoman]

The experience you gain flight instructing will serve you well, in my opinion. It'll show you how to get along with people a lot different than yourself, which will come in handy when you have absolutely nothing in common with the person you're stuck in an aluminum tube with for an entire month.

You'll learn how to instruct without being a complete control freak, which will make you a much better captain when you upgrade and are flying with brand new FO's.

Plus, they're right- you really need to spend that kind of cash and keep paying it off for the next 10-15 years?

 

[crashpad]

RAA will go sneakers-up at some point. If you are there when they file Chapt.11, your training and money will disappear.

Research the American Trans Air pilot, his crooked Delta father and their entire criminal family with the school in Florida called ATA (Airline Training Acacdemy).

They played students like you and stole millions.
http://www.ilsapproach.com/forum/2003.cgi?noframes;read=44614&expand=1#44614

 

[Hootie9750]

rx7 pilot ... you are a dumb***. I instructed there at RdoubleA and all my students who got tricked into the type rating contract regreted it. I would listen to what everyone is trying to tell you. .. or you can enjoy your FO career at Eagle.

 

[gangdev]

I'd like to hear from someone who has been through the program. I see what you are all saying about being a CFI and I agree with you all. I'd just like to know what the program was like first-hand.

From the recruiter that I spoke with, nearly every pilot that completes the Flight Officer course is hired. He mentioned that american eagle recruiters visit every class and hire the majority of the students.

I did the RAA thing. There are positive and negative things that I experienced. I signed up for the program when I had no clue about what lied ahead. I didn't know what PFT was and that many people have a disdain for it. I didn't understand what the REAL conditions of the airlines are (payscales, etc). What I did know was that I had a rent free place to live right by the RAA location, and a very strong desire to fly professionally.
What I can now say from experience is to be careful about schools with big shiny ads that say things like "become a professional pilot in a few short months", because now that I have been through such a program, I can say that it is way more complicated than that. You have to watch your own back in these situations because there are a lot of factors that can get in the way, or that can screw you over - I have seen it happen many times.

I made it through the program, and got a job, but it wasn't without a pretty damn intense effort on my part, and quite a few obstacles to get through. I have watched too many people in the program who were not dedicated and thus were unsuccessful....at the same time, I have seen some others besides me who were absolutely 150% focused on what they wanted, and they got it.
....just be very clear about what you want, and whatever route you choose, do your absolute best......and enjoy it...

 

[wheels1478]

Didn't that kid just get a job w/like 350 hr? See u in January Dev. I will keep prayin to that ganja dude u talk about

 

[Fly_Chick]

I had an interview a couple of weeks ago and the subject of paying for crj type ratings was brought up. They said that a lot of the airlines are all after canidates that have some sort of crj training, but don't go out and spend the money on a type at RAA, or anywhere else. He said Delta Connection Academy has a good class and flight training device for the crj that would be a lot cheaper and very helpful.

Delta Connection Academy - stay away. They used to have a Jet Transition course, where they put you in a simulator, no type rating. From what I understood, it was only for instructors who finished their contract and were interviewing. Would not surprise me if they opened it up to the 'public' so they can get more money. DCA is just after your money! Not your personal growth and development.