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Old 02-17-2009, 09:43 AM
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Pilotpip
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One of my crashpad roomates worked for Gulfstream. Doesn't speak to highly of it. He left after he experienced a number of engine failures. They aren't willing to pay for experienced pilots, what makes you think they would be willing to pay for adequate mx?

This is a great time to start training. Local flight schools are hurting and places like ATP are lowering prices and adding programs that on the surface look good but don't offer anything you couldn't gain on your own and still don't offer the experience of seeing different situations.

Ok, go to ATP. You have your multi commercial and perhaps your CFI. Guess what? Nobody's hiring and you now have a bank note due. Go to a local flight school near you. Keep working and pay for as much of the flight time out of pocket as possible. Get your ratings in a slightly longer time, get offered a job as a CFI there because the owner knows you and start building time and more valuable experience as a CFI, with lower debt. Makes that first year salary more livable and you have a leg up on the people that bought the ATP hype.
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