Originally Posted by BURflyer
At least they're an academy. You think they're bad try flying at my FBO. Planes are never available and the mechanic is well known to all. I'd say I talk to him every 10 days about a problem. I'm leaving as soon as I can. As much as those pilot mills are expensive, you actually get to FLY!!! What a concept!!
Try another FBO. You will end up paying $20-60K more than you need to. During my brief stint at a pilot mill, I lived far away from home and flew maybe 3 times a week.
I guarantee you that from the perspective of someone who's been a regional pilot for a few years a small school or FBO is the way to. Hindsight is 20/20...Actually of all the big outfits ATP is decent as long as you just buy your basic ratings and not any other jet or "airline" training.