I'v searched but It didn't really help ASU Anyone?
 

Hello,

Quick question. I found a link on airline Pilot forums, but it did really help.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/fl...niveristy.html

Has anyone gone or know anything about Arizona State Flight program?

I know they have a program with mesa....I dont think thats a real big problem

Thanks,

AJ

One problem is that the program is affiliated with Mesa.

Another is that the aviation program is capped at 60 students, period. That means that you can apply and get into ASU, but you won't necessarily get into the flight program-you have to apply separately for that. This is from some ASU people I talked to at a college fair.

Plus, here's the biggest deal. Have you ever been to Phoenix? It's like an oven.

you dont need to get an aviation degree from asu. just get a commercieal and an intro flight then you can get hired my mesa and make less then a first year cfi for 5 years.

But you do get 121 experience tho

Anybody know anything about the polytechnic campus, cost, ect?

ASU Poly is really far away from the main city. It's in southeast Mesa, based at Williams Gateway. Rent there is pretty ok, not too high not too low. If you look around, you can find some good cheap places to stay. You will need transportation though, because the public transportation around the airport is pretty sucky.
There's 3 big runways at gateway and some commercial activity. In the last week, I've seen jet trainers, F-16s and Harrier jumpjets, so wake turbulence avoidance is a *****.
I wouldn't recommend ASU to be honest. You have to pay for the flight school in addition to the normal ASU tuition. The cost is too much for what you're getting, but then again, you do get 121 experience with Mesa. I don't remember if it's guaranteed or not, but if it isn't, then it REALLY isn't worth it.

Hope that helped mate... good luck!

A current student
 

I currently attend the ASU/MPD program. Let me first say that I love this program. Now I'll be honest. I am no fan of Mesa and it is on the expensive side. The Poly campus is growing and is not as barren as it used to be. We're about 20-30minutes from the Main campus of ASU. Housing on campus is average priced and off campus housing is very affordable. Here's my list of pro's and con's

Pro's:
Excellent training (airline procedures based)
Fleet is in good condition (we have our own mechanics who do an excellent job)
You receive a 4 year degree (required to advance to majors)
The bridge training program is literally the CRJ-200 ground school
Completion of the program guarantees an interview with Mesa and they hire 99% of MPD/ASU graduates. We also excel in training and in the airlines because of our bridge training.
Private through CFI, CFII and Comm Multi in 2.5 years

Con's:
You are associated with Mesa. (if you are ok with just getting a foot in the door, Mesa is tolerable)
Expensive (Out-of-state tuition is now $17k / year; $55k for flight training; $5k for bridge training)
Degree is aviation oriented (no focus on back-up plans)

This program has excellent training, offers a 4 year degree and CRJ-200 training. Being associated with Mesa sucks and not every airline recognizes our bridge training. I have no desire to go to Mesa but having it as an option is useful. I'm glad I attended this program. Also, we do not cap our attendance at 60 students.