Originally Posted by
N5XXER
I am considering applying to Simuflite's SIC program. I have heard this is a great way to get your foot in the door with a corporate flight department while learning something.
Any comments on good idea vs. bad??
Also, which aircraft would be the smartest choice if I get a position? I'm thinking about the Citation V because I've heard the type would apply to everything below the CJV in the CJ line.
Thanks ahead of time
Hey N5,
Out of curiosity and to better answer your question, how much does the program cost and what guarantees do they offer? In the '90's, some pay-for-trainings programs were a terrible rip off, while other programs got pilots a Continental number. It seemed like the worst program at the time, since CAL was then in Chapter 11, and you paid $16,000 plus hotel for a $14,000/yr. job. But they ended up with a CAL, now UAL, seniority number. Luck of the draw.
Other pilots paid for the training and got nothing but in more debt, and that happened a lot. All for the promise of a shiny RJ job.
Be careful out there. SimuFlite has a great reputation and they probably do have quite a few "ins"... But in a few years, Citations are probably going to be parked for lack of crews and I, for one, can't wait!
Good luck,
B727DRVR