Originally Posted by
SiouxperWild
So if I am 21, then sign this contract for the cadet program, and in the hiring class a 26 year old pilot who didn't do a cadet program has more seniority over me? If that's the case I don't see the point then..
Exactly. And that's why cadet programs are marketing schemes. They're just trying to lock in warm bodies as much as they can. They don't care about benefiting you as long as they can fill classes. You're just another number. Build your time. Keep your nose clean and make your pick when the the time comes. I remember when I had 270 hours at UND. Enjoy them and in a year when you've been instructing, sit down and think about what you want. It all seems like rainbows and unicorns to get in now with someone. Just relax and take your time, you may want something now but all that can change.