Originally Posted by
Kentaviator204
The main benefit is you get a full unabridged 2 week systems class on the EMB-145 ( we had two requals in our class so nothing was left out) and we took the systems test and did the first 3 FTD lessons and 2 full motion sim lessons. ( Even if you dont get a job with Express you will probably fly a ERJ or CRJ and if you can learn one jet it would make it easier to learn the other) We also got SA3 standby pass travel.
I pretty much threw up in my mouth when I read this. Stop drinking the kool aid please. This is just friggin' nuts. I'm glad ExpressJet hands out internships like Viagra at a golf tournament. You have said its XJT or nowhere. I'd ask you to reconsider majoring in aviation to begin with. You are handcuffing yourself to a very tremulous group of grads. This world is changing very rapidly now that the government wants a hand in the way companies are run. Changes are ahead. Tread carefully. What is XJT trading at today per share? Did you notice that they suffered a 30% drop in traffic in March? Once again, study a balance sheet. If you live in Houston, do you have any possibility of interning at Southwest?
I know that the appeal of white jets and white teeth and white women can be a little misleading, as I've seen the stargazing looks of the XJT guys as I commute home through IAH.
Sorry to pick on XJT here but ANY REGIONAL is going to be the wrong choice. Hold out for an internship at a larger company and find out how adults act when they are at work.