Originally Posted by
Flydafe
If you’ve got an LCC on the line dangling I’d go that way and get the bigger check and type time. Apply if the street. Might be faster than Aviate but who knows.
I would second this.
It seems off-the-street is the way to go. I know some Aviate guys that successfully interviewed in 2019, have more than surpassed the requirements to go to United, and are sitting on the sidelines while off-the-street hires are in class a few weeks after they interview. Meaning:
Off-the-street, interview in 2021, go to class immediately.
Aviate, interview in 2019, and are still waiting for a class date and can expect “by the end of the year”.
YMMV
I think the program is set up for the newer guys who haven’t been in the industry long. If you are closer to the mins to get the interview on your own, you are probably better off taking that route. Either way, best of luck. It’s a great time to be in aviation.