Originally Posted by
V1Rotate
Well, 141 and 142 are used by professional schools because they allow you to get thru faster than with a 61 program. Your right that the airlines don’t look at that. However, the additional training is looked at. My school has an airline transition course, and there are airlines that have contracts with use to hire with lower hours because we have completed transition training.
I was a 141 check airman w/ examining authority. 141 programs benefit the schools, not the applicants...they are inflexible and force some students to pay for training that they really didn't need. Also 141 schools use their "exalted status" to charge higher rates...even though you complete the training in less hours you still pay more than 61. Ultimately YOU pay the price because you hit the streets with the same ratings but less total time for the money you spent. Airlines usually care only about ratings and flight time...
A transition program can work if pilot demand is high. But you're missing some key experience if you skip the CFI and/or night freight flying.