Originally Posted by
Photon
Whole heartedly agree with captain over here. Eagle Jet is what is wrong with this industry incarnate, and I have zero respect for anyone who goes through one of their programs.
Just the thought of actually PAYING to work as a first officer, the very thought is appalling..
Eagle jet is a remarkable tool to do some quality "queue jumping" so to speak, as you basically bypass all your fellow aviators who tried to do it the right way and skip to the front of the line.
Conclusion: don't make a prostitute out of yourself, keep some semblance of a professional attitude, and work your way up the ladder as you should...
I understand that this Eagle Jet FO program and other similar programs lower the standard and quality of the work. But that is just one way of looking at the "problem" I am a Canadian pilot and after completing my flight training, i have been looking for a job for about 1.5 years. That includes driving up to Northern Canada for 3 weeks to drop off my resume in person, willing to pay my due by working on the ramp and willing to relocate to Northern Canada. guess what. I got one job offer and was willing to move to "The Pas, MB" from Where I live (Vancouver) and I was willing to work on the ramp for a year. But the company suddenly "had to downsize" and they got rid of my job. Not everyone is trying to spend money and take the short cut. I am living off on the money I made from my previous career working in finance. I have enough money to pay for this program and Id rather do this than trying to find that first job till my bank account shrinks.