Originally Posted by
Mary Edwards
Doesn't sound like there is any stigma against or preference for going through an accelerated program (Embry, AA, ATP) vs ANG/reserves vs Academy, which is great.
No stigma against, but if hiring gets selective, military anything is preferred and a good GPA from a good school will fast-track you for some of the top employers.
Originally Posted by
Mary Edwards
Maybe that's because there's such a pilot shortage right now, no room for elitism.
It's called "selectivity", and it's still there in that those people will get called first and fastest. The shortage will definitely open up opportunities for all demographics of turbine pilots, especially anyone with 121 experience.
Originally Posted by
Mary Edwards
Have also read elsewhere that accelerated programs are available within the military route too, if the aptitude/ability is demonstrated.
I think you read wrong, mil is very egalitarian in that regard, everybody starts from the same place and does the same process (some airframe tracks take longer than others). They are experimenting with using more sims and less actual flight training, but that's not a shortcut time-wise, just gets you out the door with fewer flight hours.... good for the mil, bad for you.
Originally Posted by
Mary Edwards
Thinking if a door opens for an Academy, should go through it, because that window of opportunity is small, vs. Embry that will be there for those who can afford it for a much longer window of time. The advantages of the ANG/reserves option is worth consideration too.
You have to make that call. Few if any academy grads regret it.