Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
I had a marginal GPA as well... 2.8. Fly your butt off and keep that check ride record clean! The interviewer just shoved my college records to the side when he saw that I flew full time my junior and senior year and graduated with 1500 hours.
I think the MEI is worth it if nothing more than showing the desire to continue to learn and always expand your horizons... plus it's fun!
Another thing is they like to see a training program gone though in the last few years. It could be a change of aircraft, upgrade, becoming a check airman etc. He could wait and do the MEI a few years after going to a regional if he get stuck in his seat.