Originally Posted by
tall guy
I discovered this school just the other night and I'm interested. I have a few questions for the guys who either work there or have before in the past.
1. How much flight time can I build in a month and per year.
2. Is there much actual IFR.
3. What's beginning pay...I heard it was pretty good and equal to year 3 FO.
4. Can a single man have fun after work? Pretty girls, nice bars, restaurants, etc. I'm only asking because I'm a single man and If I'm going to relocate these things are important as well.
5. can you also please tell me about the indoc process as well. I would love to hear all input. thanks for your help.
6. what are the age ranges of the instructors.
7. will I get atleast 2 days off?
I myself attended Aerosim. It was Delta Connection Academy when I went through the entire program, but instructed when it was Aerosim. I currently work for a regional flying the CRJ700 and CRJ900.
One thing I will recommend is, DO NOT BE LAZY. If you want your flight time, u will have to work for it. There are plenty of students to go around. After working hard at it for a few months u will get drained, but never slow down. Keep working and flying and eventually you'll find yourself at a regional like I did. Expect to build 85-95hours a month.
You will get two days off a week, however they require you to take one day off a week. When I was there last, we had to bid for our times off based on our seniority and the CFI group we were in. I have no idea how it's done now.
The indoc process is very much designed like an airline. Keep in mind this flight school was started by an airline and they still maintain that philosophy. Believe me, going though aerosim's indoc process and the way it mimics airline procedures, gives a huge insight of what is to come if you are wanting to get into a regional airline.
The Sanford and Lake Mary are has bars and cute girls around, U just have to hope u get time off on the weekends preferably fri and sat. If that doesn't work, downtown Orlando is always an option.
Not much actual time should be expected unless u have early morning flights around the Spring and autumn time when it's foggy. You will have a lot of weather dodging to do in the summer time.
Beginning pay varies with the amount of flight time u have. I believe it starts from 18/hr and goes up to 27/hr. don't quote me on it.
You have various groups and age ranges of instructors there. Generally ranging from the 20's on up to the 50's. The instructors are very chill and easy to get along with. Amazing group of guys and gals there.
Hope this helps.