Originally Posted by
Ravenwing
I have read about some people buying their own ATP rating and getting hired by an LLC or Acmi, some will even consider you with just the ATP written. The collegiate programs do let you skip this step. The issue is most people would rather have a regional pay for their ATP.
I've still largely heard of people going straight from 1500 to the LCCs being a little more experienced than your traditional 1500 hour CFI. Most have turbine time or something like that. I don't think we've quote reached the point where there's a steady career track of Cessna 172 to A320