Originally Posted by
sweetholyjesus
Not to get too far off topic. I still see a LOT of military guys paying for their own ATP CTP before joining a regional. DON'T! Any reputable regional carriers will pay it for you. Not sure how else to get the word out to mil guys.
They need it to get a job with a Major. For most military guys, the regionals are plan B, until they can get on with a major. They have probably had their apps in with a Major for awhile before going regional. Hence they had to pay for the ATP.