Originally Posted by
Luv2Rotate
Going to Lakes doesnt promise a career with a major. Major's havent hired in great numbers for years. The guys that usually go to the top of the list are Military guys that already have heavy jet time with international experience or Corporate guys that flew GIV's or a Global Express.
I would have to disagree with this. In my experience the guys that go to the top of the list are the guys that know people: Former interns, guys with lots of LOR's, guys that have their resume walked in on their behalf. For a while UPS had a "heavy international" requirement but who knows if it'll be back.
Anyway, I would go to Lakes. It's possible to go to a major straight from Lakes, I don't know if anyone has ever gone to a major straight from Flight Express. Also if you crash at Lakes, at least you won't die alone.