Originally Posted by
CBreezy
I don't have sympathy for most people. I've had several major setbacks that were no fault of my own and you don't hear me whining that it's not fair. I picked a different path and trudged on. You're 20 years old and years ahead of your peers. You're going to be just fine.
The requirements for the new ATP written can easily and seamlessly be intergrated into regional airline training programs. In fact, I would be surprised if most didn't already exceed the requirements. The only difference would they would have to endorse you for the written prior to your ATP/type-ride.
I never said it wasn't fair
. I just simply refuse to sign a check for all the money in my savings account. AND take 1/2 a pay cut. I urge others who don't take the test for what ever reason, or can't, to NOT pay for it.
It's not helping the industry. After you get your CPL and the respectable amount of flight time, you don't pay for anything else. ( Types, ATP's etc). Hack after you get 250 hours and a CPL, you shouldn't ever have to pay to fly again.
Paying for this course goes hand & hand with those hated ( I dare to say it) Pay to Play programs. To me it's the same thing.