I'm using this old thread because it seemed the most appropriate one that I could find in this forum.

I have my private but am otherwise a complete outsider to the industry. I am inquiring about this to help a relative who is just starting to apply to various regionals. He has what he needs (1500+ TT, ATP written completed, etc.)

Specifically, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or feedback on two "airline prep" courses, one is a 7-day course at ATP and the other a 14-day course at Aerosim. Both are expensive, of course, and I'm aware that such a course is really not necessary to start training at a regional should a job be offered. But like all of you, a lot of effort and sacrifice has already been invested in pursuing this career, and if I can help provide some extra confidence through familiarity going into the 121 world, I think it may be worth it.

Both courses offer about the same amount of sim/FTD time (12 hrs left seat/12 hours right seat), but the longer Aerosim course seems to offer a lot more classroom work. Oddly, the Aerosim course is less expensive.

If anyone knows anything about these course, I really appreciate hearing it. Thanks in advance for any help.