You guys won't believe this!!

[eaglefly]

Sounds to me like it's designed for the well-funded terrorist.

 

[jdru25]

Here is a link that I found. Try not to soil your pants after reading this.

http://foft.erau.edu/Firstofficer/

 

[340drvr]

I checked out that website. Their FAQ section didn't say if they provide kneepads and KY.........

 

[B190Captain]

I checked out that website. Their FAQ section didn't say if they provide kneepads and KY.........

When realize they are just as un-marketable as they were when they were 65K richer, the staff hands out the knee-pads and the ky.

Now broke with your new DC-9 type and 0 time in the actual aircraft, you are now ready to face the world.

 

[sstearns2]

......

This is insane. I had some respect for ERAU before I read their webpage about this, now I have none.

Here's my favorite clip from the FAQ page-

Guaranteed Interviews:
AirTran American Eagle Atlantic Coast Airlines
Continental Express Northwest


They don't say anything about a type rating. Also they claim you get 550 hours out of the deal, but you spend 250 hours as 'crewmember/observer'.

I hope this is a big flop.

Scott

 

[Freight Dog]

I didn't see anything about a type rating either.


It's true, they're guaranteeing the interview with AirTran, ACA, NWA(!!!!), COEX, and Eagle. However, they didn't specify interview for what. Given that all except AirTran have pilots furloughed, I'd say they're guaranteeing the interviews for ramper and aircraft cleaner positions with advice that this is a "shoe-in" temporary deal. MAYBE, internship, but I'm guessing they'd say internship in the article/ad.

 

[ATRCA]

In their defense,

this program is being run by an "offshoot" if you will of Riddle. It is not going to be run and managed by the folks that run the current flight dept.

Riddle used to have a CATER department that did part 61/141 training for non degree seeking students off campus. That is who is running this program. CATER by the way failed miserably!! Poor management and poor financial planning. So far 3 students have signed up for CAPT. One (or three) born every minute.

 

[FLB717]

YOU GOT TO BE F#@*^!G KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!

Some jerckoff with 550 hours is going to come to my Airline and expect to pass? Ive seen who passes and who doesnt, good luck. Are training is one of the more difficult. It amazes me the experience levels that dont make in initial. Im tallking multiple types and thousands of hours. Im not saying it is impossable but not a good idea for Mr/Mrs 550 Hours. And with our upgrade running two years I predict he/she will get thier butt handed to them and seat locked in the right seat for while to gain (knowlege,time,experience etc.).

I personaly think some good things in life are learned as a Flight Instructor or flying Boxes in a 210. It teaches a person how not to kill themselves before they have more than just a few lives riding on them.

And NO I dont think 550 Hours is a safe number in anything bigger than a kite vs a FAR 121 Passenger Aircraft.

I be letting my emotions get the better of me but its pretty dang close.

 

[are u my daddy?]

When i first went to orientation at riddle for my instructing job, the low time instructors were telling me how the average private student at riddle knows more than an instrudtor at a part 61 program. They were so arrogant that i left in the middle of orientation and decided it was not worth the headache.

Anyone know what the riddle grads are doing now since they can instruct or look for other professional jobs. Remember, how they thought the industry would never fail,...guess what? You better have a degree other than aviation to fall back on.

I would become a nurse if i had to do it all over again.

 

[Badger]

erau

What a slap in the face to all of you that went there AND paid dues. Demeaning the industry right out from under you. More jobs converted to amusement park rides for pay. I feel sorry for the competent crewmembers that that have to fly with these losers.

I find it hard to believe it's that easy to get your hands on 65K from one of these idiots. They deserve to part with their donation. I've got a great idea, if anyone wants to pay me $600/hr for SIC citation time, pm me.

I'm still trying to visualize that NWA interview they're entitled to @ 125 hrs... can't do it. I hope this isn't going on while a friend of mine on furlough from NWA is in Iraq in a C130 gunship shooting foes. Maybe interviews are being scheduled for after 2009 when he expects to be back if at all.

 

[KATL8R26L]

pitttle

WOW talk about making a profit, back last December i spoke to some who was in the process of getting the program off the ground , back then they were looking at charging $35k for this.

At that price you would be better of to travel down to miami try some of the other programs , i heared of one flying a shorts for $18k, Then another one to go to the 727 200 for around $24k if they higher you then you can make back all but $9k, with 200 hours of jet.

i'll just keep ploding along at my normal pace, heck who is in a hurry to go to work any way???????

 

[B190Captain]

YOU GOT TO BE F#@*^!G KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!

Some jerckoff with 550 hours is going to come to my Airline and expect to pass? Ive seen who passes and who doesnt, good luck. Are training is one of the more difficult. It amazes me the experience levels that dont make in initial. Im tallking multiple types and thousands of hours. Im not saying it is impossable but not a good idea for Mr/Mrs 550 Hours. And with our upgrade running two years I predict he/she will get thier butt handed to them and seat locked in the right seat for while to gain (knowlege,time,experience etc.).

I personaly think some good things in life are learned as a Flight Instructor or flying Boxes in a 210. It teaches a person how not to kill themselves before they have more than just a few lives riding on them.

And NO I dont think 550 Hours is a safe number in anything bigger than a kite vs a FAR 121 Passenger Aircraft.

I be letting my emotions get the better of me but its pretty dang close.

What's the matter? you passed.

Did you let your kid write all that?

I am sorry but that was a truly pathetic post.

IMHO.

Fly Safe!!

 

[FL350]

Great news...

Now bin ladens "air farce" won't have to mess with the skyhawks and seminole. Now they can go straight to the airliners. Think of all the time savings. They will be able to hi-jack airplanes that much quicker. It is really too bad that they don't offer a deal with something bigger like a 767 or 747. Oh well give it a little time I am sure riddle will do it before too long.

 

[climbhappy]

i guess they'll do the 85% in the sim and do the 15% ina seminole!

 

[phantom122]

Re: ......

This is insane. I had some respect for ERAU before I read their webpage about this, now I have none.

Here's my favorite clip from the FAQ page-

Guaranteed Interviews:
AirTran American Eagle Atlantic Coast Airlines
Continental Express Northwest


They don't say anything about a type rating. Also they claim you get 550 hours out of the deal, but you spend 250 hours as 'crewmember/observer'.

I hope this is a big flop.

Scott

How in the world can anyone guarantee an interview with Continental Express right now? They have over 300 on furlough. What is it, an interview date for sometime in 2007? An interview for a ramper position? It could be 2 more years before COEX interviews for pilot positions again. (Could be more, could be less)

I can't believe how shameless some of these flight academies can be! Anything to make a buck I guess.