Originally Posted by
155mm
Out of those listed, ATP flight school appeals to me, or really to me for my kids. Financing, accelerated training with an airline type structure, discount for having a private, hiring as a CFI after training, alignments with the Regionals, housing, a variety of training locations, etc. gives you a "fast track". Their website looks good but I would talk to a few of their graduates and get some feedback! I had a jumpseater once who went through the program and he wasn't too happy about it. In addition, I can't find their price quotes on the website anymore which makes nervous.
there are many ATP graduates instructing where I’m at now. They all said they didn’t stay with ATP because being a CFI there is misleading. The job is guaranteed, but it’s only based on openings nationwide. So, if you live in Florida, and the only opening is in the north. That’s your guaranteed job.
Another thing, being a CFI is already financially stressful enough. But they said at ATP the pay scale is tiered based off how many hours you fly. He said at his location, no instructor ever flew more than 80 hours a month. Here is the pay scale
https://atpflightschool.com/airline-...d-cfi-job.html