Originally Posted by
texaspilot76
Don't get suckered in to these 1-800-jet-jobs academies. Do like I did, go to a mom and pop FBO, spend way less, and achieve the same result. There is no listing on your certificate of where you did your training, nor does any airline care. With the shortage of applicants at the regionals, if you meet the quals, you'll more than likely get a job. At least at my airline, they are hurting for qualified applicants.
Oh I agree 100%!! If I were just starting out I would without a doubt not be going to a pricey academy for my training. Mom and Pop for Private and IRA, Multi Commercial at one of the places that only do multi (Action, PAS, or Traverse Air), and back to mom and pop for the CFI.