Originally Posted by
AboveAndBeyond
At PSA, you have to start training within 6 months of interviewing. If you interview now, and are not able to start training in 6 months, it isn't a problem, you just have to interview again.
The RTP (Rotor Transition Program) is a great program, and the first pilots are just starting it now. Make sure to read the details about each program, as they are different. Envoy makes you use your GI Bill benefits, where PSA does not. If you prefer West Coast, then Envoy does their training there for RTP, PSA uses Pensacola, FL.
Got a call from envoy to interview. When I get back off the 2 months tdy I'll go see them. I find it weird that if the airlines are in such a bad place, they'd have these rules in place that prevent conditional job offers in excess of 6 months.
If after meeting with these groups and seeing what's on the other side, I may we'll decide to keep doing what I do. I figure this is the best way to see what the real deal is out there in the civilian world.