Hello, everyone
I'm looking to start my flight training beginning next year with the goal of working my way up to a commercial license. From there I'll become a CFI and work my way up to the 1500 ATP requirement to be eligible to apply to a regional. (Most likely Skywest or Compass since I'd like to be based out of LAX).
I've been looking at flight schools around the Los Angeles area and they all seem pretty standard. I figure I can start at any one of them and go from there, but was wondering if anyone here had any recommendations. I did do a search on the forum but nothing really comes up as far as flight schools in the So Cal LA area (at least recently).
Also, any thoughts on Part 61 vs Part 141? Again, from what I've read most people seem to agree that it doesn't really matter as long as the instructor is good.
Also, I'm shooting to join the United Airlines Pilot Career Path Program at the Airline Training Center in Arizona, I have my Bachelor‘s degree, but I do understand it's a long shot. Regardless, since I'm still going to instruct up to the 1500 ATP requirement I think it's the worth shot.
I just turned 29, so I'm looking to do this as efficiently as possible without racking up too much debt.
Thanks!