Let's begin by describing the 'program'.

Once you have been hired, you start the academic ground school. Upon completion, you go to the sim, and after that to the line where you will complete your final checks.

The Embraer 170/190 is a modern FBW, 'glass' jet with the feel of the 'big iron'. You might think of it as a mini-late model 737 in many respects.

There are many challenges in our program...everything from experience with a two man crew to multiengine aircraft to swept wing jet aircraft to airline operations. Each has its own unique challenges...and these challenges should not be minimized. You will do so at your peril. The EMB-170 is very much the 'big leagues'. I was a line instructor/check airman for a legacy carrier before my retirement at age 60. We teach our program at the legacy carrier level.

Hours do not mean much. Nor does the type of aircraft you may have flown. We have found that attitude and willingness to apply oneself are the keys to success. I can teach you how to fly a 170...I can't teach you how to be a good student. Attitude is 90% of the battle...but you must have the basic skills.

Some have come to our program without these skills. Some have learned quickly and made it through. Others have not. Our program is not pilot training...it is essentially an upgrade program to a new jet. Those that see this as a chance to learn something new are likely to find themselves way behind the power curve...both literally and figuratively.

That's the basics...now for your specifics...!!