Why not take the same money that you're going to spend at Mesa and use it at your local FBO? You could, theoretically build just as much time, in the same amount of time for around the same money. You're not going to be taught by a pilot factory, and you'll likely develop skills that wouldn't be found there.

Going somewhere like Gulfstream may get you a gig flying in the right seat for a few hours, but they can't find anybody with the PIC time within and are hiring captains from off the street.

I agree with Kill Bill and the others on here. Pay for training is killing payscales at the lower end and only going to cost you money in the long run. There are a number of people that have posted on here about having lots of total time, but little PIC. 121 experience doesn't mean **** if you don't have the PIC to go with it. There are a ton of people out there with 1000 hours and 100 multi, how are you going to set yourself apart?

One last thing; I'm not one of these "bitter" old guys that's been around the block. I'm 24, and taking my CFI exam next week. Why am I opposed to pay for training? Because I refuse to pay somebody to provide them with a service. It works the other way in every other industry out there, why should it be different here? I should be compensated for the job I do and once I have the applicable ratings I shouldn't have to pay to wear the uniform and fly the jet.