First off does he have a pvt license? has he even taken some intro flights? Do these first at his local fbo to see if he wants to consider continuing. Atleast solo then think about plunking down $$$$$$$
Then if still yes, look at the money factor. He should not go into debt for this. he will be putting himself into a big hole just to start off. If mommy and daddy are funding it or his last name is kennedy or hilton then so be it and hit one of the puppy mills like ATP's and have a blast - althogh i still think the local FBO or the military will do a better job.
If however it on his dime I'd say find a local school and pay as you go. He already has a 4 year so he can get a job for around 30K plus depending on his degree, live at home and afford to fly 3 time per week. At this pace he'll have the multi-comm/cfi in about 1.5 to 2 years. Then if the "boom" is still on get a FO slot at whatever commuter is hiring with comm/multi mins. If not then CFI and 135 until a 121 job comes along then start the upstream swim tward the dream job - we all know how it works by now.
As for the DWI any of the many self proclaimed "interview coaches" on here will tell you its all how he handels it in the interview - except you will have to pay said "interview coach" - you get it from me for free (if only more females woud say that to me). Its not a show stopper but something that can be delt with. By the time he gets to the interview say 2 years from now and you say it was a few (3) years ago then he has had 5 years to prove his maturity and good record. Plus if in the meantime he can get it expunged all the better. I know guy in 121 that had the same deal. I also know a guy with a DUI and vandelism charge in his past that is flying C-17's in the reserves.
Also have him look into the guard or active military.
Good luck - but the bottom line is (if you haven't already) get him up with yourself or to a local FBO and have him fly to atleast solo before going any futher.
Then if still yes, look at the money factor. He should not go into debt for this. he will be putting himself into a big hole just to start off. If mommy and daddy are funding it or his last name is kennedy or hilton then so be it and hit one of the puppy mills like ATP's and have a blast - althogh i still think the local FBO or the military will do a better job.
If however it on his dime I'd say find a local school and pay as you go. He already has a 4 year so he can get a job for around 30K plus depending on his degree, live at home and afford to fly 3 time per week. At this pace he'll have the multi-comm/cfi in about 1.5 to 2 years. Then if the "boom" is still on get a FO slot at whatever commuter is hiring with comm/multi mins. If not then CFI and 135 until a 121 job comes along then start the upstream swim tward the dream job - we all know how it works by now.
As for the DWI any of the many self proclaimed "interview coaches" on here will tell you its all how he handels it in the interview - except you will have to pay said "interview coach" - you get it from me for free (if only more females woud say that to me). Its not a show stopper but something that can be delt with. By the time he gets to the interview say 2 years from now and you say it was a few (3) years ago then he has had 5 years to prove his maturity and good record. Plus if in the meantime he can get it expunged all the better. I know guy in 121 that had the same deal. I also know a guy with a DUI and vandelism charge in his past that is flying C-17's in the reserves.
Also have him look into the guard or active military.
Good luck - but the bottom line is (if you haven't already) get him up with yourself or to a local FBO and have him fly to atleast solo before going any futher.
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