What do you think of this internship?

[Alaskaairlines]

Hello guys!

What do you think of this internship with Frontier Flying Service:

http://www.frontierflying.com/jobs.html

Click: "Click here for information on a Pilot Intern Program!" on top of page.

Sounds a little sketchy to me, they fly PA-31's, B1900's and 207's.

When I get all my ratings together, would you recommend this operation?

Has anybody participated in it?

Thanks!

 

[generaltso]

don't whore yourselfs to this PFT crap. This ain't an internship. This is paying $11,000 to purchase flying time.

 

[Alaskaairlines]

Thats what it sounds like!

Keep it coming guys!

 

[RedheadCFI]

Sounds like PFT, not an internship

This certainly sounds like PFT to me.. However, I am not one of the types that condones PFT. If this is an airline you want to work for, and you can afford it, go for it. As much as some of these people sit here and criticize it I don't think its a bad idea. Do whatever it takes to get the job at the airline you're trying to work for. However, I think it is very bogus of them to call it an internship. An internship is accredited work through a university and it should never involve you having to pay the company to work for them. Take it for what you will.. I think there are better opportunities out there than this.
-Nick

 

[Bluto]

Maybe you mean "I'm not one that condemns PFT."? Condone means that you support it.

 

[Alaskaairlines]

Yes, I think there are much better places to work for!
I don't think anybody really would go through all that to get SIC in a PA-31!? If if was in there B1900's, then possibly I would consider that. And calling it an internship isn't right, like you guys mentioned - its PFT.
They actually would be nice to fly for to build time, but thats to expensive - sounds like they can really terminate you anytime if they like!

 

[B190Captain]

4-5 Days Company Indoctrination.
2-3 Days PA31 Aircraft Systems.
Candidates who fail to complete ground training or fail the written exam will be dismissed from the program and receive a $7,000.00 refund.
Candidates who successfully complete ground training and pass a written exam may progress to the next phase.

They take $4800.00 if you wash out of this phase. That is one expensive ground school!!

 

[Freight Dog]

To B190 Captain:


BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Bring back the gunslinger!!

 

[wil]

This is obviously "BUY A JOB". Stay away! Don't even consider such a program. I don't care the equipment, this does nothing but hurt our community. You need to get your education and be methodical in your choices. Sure there are a lot of pilots who have done this but it doesn't make it right. Not too mention, if I was conducting the interview and I knew you bought a seat like there or GLA, forget it, interview is over! Fly safe and be smart! Wil

 

[B190Captain]

To B190 Captain:


BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Bring back the gunslinger!!

I'll bring her back if you hook me up with a job in Aloha!

 

[Freight Dog]

I'll bring her back if you hook me up with a job in Aloha!

OK, here's a portion of your LOR for ya:

"...Mr. B190Captain has demonstrated superior skill, taste and judgment in choosing his AVATARS. I highly recommend this highly talented individual for a position of a first AVATARman at Aloha Airlines...."

Can you bring her back now?

 

[canadflyau]

Say What???

if I was conducting the interview and I knew you bought a seat like there or GLA, forget it, interview is over!

GLA.. as in Great Lakes... There is not PFT at Lakes

 

[canadflyau]

I think you meant GIA, Gulfstream

 

[wil]

Sorry, I meant Gulfstream in Florida. I am against PFT, and companies that sell seats- period.

 

[Q200_FO]

Sorry to say...

When I was working in Bethel, I knew a LOT of people, some of them my former students, who have paid the $11,000. A complete waste of money. And we at QX don't have an internship program either. If we do, I've never heard of it and it's be shelved since the time I've been here.

 

[Alaskaairlines]

Thanks guys!

I am staying away from this PFT stuff!

I actually was advised by my first instructor that PFT can put your career in a freeze.

He brought up one guy who flew with Alpine Air and then to GLA, he was interviewed at AS. Well the good part was he aced the sim ride, but the interview was over when they started talking about the PFT at Alpine - thats got to hurt!