Originally Posted by rickair7777
Right on, but as I understand it the 80% number includes people who didn't finish MAPD. The 90% is MAPD grads who actually get hired. Correct me if you know different.
I think MAPD can definately be an advantage. It's something that I probably would have done if I were in that position, BUT if it doesn't work out for you, you're doing the CFI thing anyway. It's a calculated risk, I just want folks to be informed. I'm a calculated risk taker, others may not be so tolerant.
There's certainly lots of MAPD folks at majors, but my military buddies tell me that there are folks out there who don't like the whole concept. If one of those does your interview or sits on your hiring board it might be a problem if you don't have a CFI or military training. Just a public service announcement.
Rick,
I'm not sure what the hiring percentage is for folks off the street. Remember in the early 90's when the hiring percentage at just about any airline was less than 50%. In the late 90's it increased dramatically. I think Mesa is in a situation where they need pilots badly. 80% of total applicants might be right.
As for future hiring prospects for MAPD grads; I know there is a prejudice out there with some folks, but I don't think it would translate into rejection at the interview. When an MAPD grad walks into the interview at the airline of their choice, they'll probably have over 5000 hours with 2000 hours jet PIC. (More than I had when I got my job at the majors. And I can't compete with them when it comes to jet PIC.) It would be difficult for someone to overlook those qualifications only to focus on a candidate's initial training.
Not to say it won't happen. You will run into any number of prejudices at a hiring board. But with so many past graduates who have paved the way, I don't think having MAPD on your resume will be a negative.
Hog