Thanks for the feedback DE727ups. It seems like ATP has a pretty good deal. Some local flight schools quoted prices (ME time included) close to 60k. I was looking at ATP due to the speed of the program as well as quality aircraft. Timing is critical in the airline industry (as you probably well know), and I am just afraid that if I go to a local facility that it might take me 1-2 yrs and I will have missed the hiring cycle. By the way, congratulations on being CA at UPS. You are in a position alot of individuals would love to have.

One more question, in your opinion, do you think it is a good time to become a pilot, and is there a positive outlook for the future of the aviation industry?

Thanks for your feedback. Believe it or not, my career goal if I become a commercial pilot is to eventually fly for Fed-X or UPS.