I'm looking for a flight school with a accelerated program that will get me into the regionals without a college degree so I can finish getting my degree and build hours. I was thinking about NPA but alot of you are telling me thats it'sa fraud. Who else is out there? It's more of a time issue then a cost issue, I'd rathe rpay an extra 20 grand to get my ratings and start flying then spend four in school.
I did my training with ATP at the Atlanta location. I did the 90 day program too. If you decide to do this one, don't expect to do anything else for those 90 days. You'll eat, sleep, and breathe flying. You won't be able to have a job because you'll be so busy. Luckily I had saved a bunch of money over time and was able to live off that while I trained. There is also the option of doing the 10 month program. I found the Atlanta location to be pretty well run with good instructors. There is a lot of self study so don't expect to be spoon fed.
The program will only give you about 150 hours of time; However, 140 of that will be in the Seminole. (The private pilot course is about 85 hours on top of that.) Luckily I had my private rating for some years before I did the course and already had some time under my belt. After you graduate, ATP will hire 90% of their graduates to instruct. They get a lot of time too. Usually about 100 hours a month. That may have changed due to the changing airline industry, but that's how it was when I was there.
Also, be prepared to get some people (very few really) turning their nose up at you if you complete the course and get a job at the regionals. I don't know why there is this sentiment, but it's there. You had to pass the same check-rides they did.
ATP is one of the fastest ways to get all your ratings and your costs are fixed. If you fail a checkride you may have to pay a little extra for re-training, but there are no hidden fees.
Check out their web site. atpflightschool.com