So I told myself I would keep out of the regional section since I'm only a pilot and student and not at an airline. But I would like to respectfully give my opinion on this matter. I'm not going to criticize tprop I'm sure he's a fine pilot. On the other hand I can't understand what good comes from the program that is offered at GI. To me it seems as if GI is cashing in on peoples impatience with getting to the airlines. I'm sure the cost of the program not only covers training expenses but also provides a profit for the company. So they make money off training/hiring you then get you to fill the right seat at very low pay. It's a win win situation for them. The big downside to all this is it could start a trend. If GI becomes more competitive, airlines may find themselves doing what these other guys are doing. Higher profits and lower expenses is what makes you competitive right? So now the pilot selection will be narrowed to who is willing to get another big loan. It's not that the pilots are not qualified or do not meet the requirements but rather that they are simply paying for what they are getting. It is that straight foward in my mind. Plus where is the competition amongst pilots? Should it not go to the best of the best. You're taking out a huge chunk of potentialy great pilots for a small number of those who paid for a position. Again I am not questioning the ability of those pilots but it really narrows things down to a select few. If GI wants to run a company like that, its fine with me. The only problem I have is when they start growing and the rest of the industry lowers their standards even more to compete with these guys. Then a lot of the younger future pilots behind me well see themselves paying for that seat at every airline, if they want to get in.

Well enough of that. Thanks for listening guys .

Cheers and best of luck