Originally Posted by
GoJuice
Can someone explain to me what exactly the benefit of Aviate is to someone who might be looking at a regional with it? Seems to me, you have just as good a chance at United coming from a regional without it.
The benefit is you get a chance, albeit a small one, to go to United years sooner than coming from another regional. Maybe. Essentially those in Aviate can go straight from eighth seat to right seat with 2000 hrs SIC. You probably need 1500-2000 hrs PIC to be competitive OTS. Those who have gotten the yes fresh out of their first type rating can tell you the advantages.