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04-15-2007 | 10:21 AM

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Ewfflyer

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Originally Posted by Duksrule

Thanks for all of the replies. I think that one of the good parts about going to someplace like ATP is that they get you into a regional with low time. I would guess that with the FBO route it is harder to get to the regional with low hours.

Not really. In the end, it's who you know, and if you have the min requirements. Mins and who you know get you the interview, personality and knowledge get the job.

04-15-2007 | 10:32 AM

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Pilotpip

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Minimums have gotten so low at many of the regionals that ATP and others with agreements really give you no advantage and much more debt.

04-15-2007 | 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilotpip

Minimums have gotten so low at many of the regionals that ATP and others with agreements really give you no advantage and much more debt.

I agreee with Pilotpip. What you really need is the passion to earn your flight hours.

The only gurantee with ATP is that they offer you the interview. No gurantee on getting the job. You can also get interviews by going to company presentations and networking.

04-15-2007 | 11:42 AM

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ryane946

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Originally Posted by Pilotpip

Minimums have gotten so low at many of the regionals that ATP and others with agreements really give you no advantage and much more debt.

I am also gonna quote that response word for word. Mins are so low that none of the bridge programs are worth your while. Getting to an airline an extra month earlier will not make any difference (except for more debt).
Besides. Going to a regional with anything less than 600 hours is a disadvantage to you. See this post for details. (post #73)
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...t=11328&page=8
It is not about getting to an airline fastest. It is about getting to the left seat the fastest.

04-16-2007 | 06:41 PM

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sandy69

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If you are thinking of ATP call them now and get your name on the list. I just got an e-mail fro their admissions office they are raiseing the cost of the 90 day course $5000.