Originally Posted by
DMND
Hey everyone,
I'm moving to Lodi, CA in July and researching some flight school options. I have my PPL and Instrument Rating. Looking to pick up my commercial, multi, and likely CFI as well. Curious if you have any recommendations or thoughts about schools/clubs in the area. I have found Acampo Flying Club at the Lodi airport, and a program called CFI Academy (at Lodi as well). I will be living about 20 minutes south of Sacramento. Also looking for any ideas regarding low time pilot gigs in that area to research. CFI or other. Ultimate goal for first jet job would be Skywest at SFO once I have my hours.
Thanks for any ideas or input!
I contacted ATP yesterday and had a lengthy conversation with them about commercial flight schools. They have a center near me (bay area), but I saw on their site that they also have a school in Sacramento. I was told that right now they only have the INTENSE training. I was told it is sun up to sun down 5-6 days a week, and they don't know the days off, it's random. That lasts 7 months. They are very open and upfront about the cost, which was nice for a change, and it appears to be about $90k. If you're anything like me, and have a job/kids/family that actually wants me around, then you'll have to wait until after april, they mentioned that they will have a more casual course starting about then.
I hope that helps.
https://atpflightschool.com/locations/