Originally Posted by
JesseSW
Yes to the best of my knowledge FlyOFT offers this program.
http://www.flyoft.com/first_officer_progam.php
" Gulfstream Academy Advanced Training Upon completion of this program pilots will continue directly to Gulfstream Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for advanced Airline First Officer training. After approximately 8-10 weeks of ground, simulator and airliner training you will begin a 250 hour paid internship as a First Officer with Gulfstream International Airlines (Continental Connection).
Based in either Ft. Lauderdale, Miami or Key West you will fly passengers to destinations all over Florida, the Caribbean and even Havana, Cuba! After completion of this internship program you will have the option to apply for a full-time position with Gulfstream or interview with one of several airlines currently hiring Gulfstream graduates. (Gulfstream has hiring agreements with several regional airlines including (Northwest Airlink and Express Jet.) Price $29,684" Of which this is the second part of the program. Total price for both programs from 0 flight hours to FO..looks like $61,569.
Has anyone heard of this being reputable? I have met pilots from almost every flight school and academy out there except from Orlando Flight Training via ACA. So I can't directly or indirectly recommend it. (met a lot of pilots on myspace)
Also checked into Air National Gaurd for those who are interested. There is an age limit of 30. You must begin your flight training prior to turning 30 and have a bachelor's degree. The rep from ANG said they take most of their pilots from their enlisted members who send resumes to posted open slots for pilots. For what it is worth.
Please get back to me about Orlando Flight Training via ACA (airline career associates) if anyone has info: pro/con.
jes
Many in the industry take a dim view of someone who is willing to PAY money for the "privilege" of flying passengers. That is what the rest of us are trying to GET paid to do out here...
If it carries pax in 121 operations, it requires two pilots, BOTH of whom need to be getting paid. I would almost certainly not hire someone with that background (if it were up to me).
Almost all of the "alternatives" to CFI experience are really shortcuts...which usually deprive you of some very valuable experience. Do the CFI gig...there's a good reason that it is the "traditional" path into the airlines...it works!