Im going to ATP
01-29-2012, 01:21 PM
#21
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not sure why everybody is so negative about this and that about the pilot career, i honestly don't care how much i make, as long as i am flying, i graduated college 8 years ago and have did the corporate(non-flying) waited tables, bartended....etc and nothing makes me happier than flying, i have a wet commercial and about to get my CFI's and couldn't be happier, i went to another flight school that offered flight training in multi's in a somewhat accelerated environment, i was completely happy with my training and wouldn suggest it, and significantly cheper than ATP, PM me if you want more info
01-29-2012, 01:55 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by jerjon7
...i honestly don't care how much i make, as long as i am flying...
Pay-for-training, taking FO jobs for just the flight time, $20/hr FOs at part 121 carriers - all branched in one way or another from that statement.
01-29-2012, 09:01 PM
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I went to ATP over three years ago for the career program, and I thought it was a good product, but they can be a difficult company to work with. They were professional, but they aren't going to treat you like a special customer. As long as you can handle the pace, you will get exactly what you pay for--all of your ratings in a short period of time.
I'm going back this week to do my ATP. I know I could probably save a little money going somewhere else, but I don't have much time since I have a full-time job. I know that if I go to them I will have my ATP in two days. Also, their instructors have sent many students through the same checkride, so they will definitely be able to tell me what to expect and make sure I'm prepared.
I'm going back this week to do my ATP. I know I could probably save a little money going somewhere else, but I don't have much time since I have a full-time job. I know that if I go to them I will have my ATP in two days. Also, their instructors have sent many students through the same checkride, so they will definitely be able to tell me what to expect and make sure I'm prepared.
01-29-2012, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DirectTo
Hopefully it's the hangover talking...because attitudes like this bring the entire career down.
Pay-for-training, taking FO jobs for just the flight time, $20/hr FOs at part 121 carriers - all branched in one way or another from that statement.
Pay-for-training, taking FO jobs for just the flight time, $20/hr FOs at part 121 carriers - all branched in one way or another from that statement.
I think I am about to be F'ed from Pinnacolaba and taking another regional job that pays LESS ($26.70 first year) bothers me. It amazes me skywest, compass, and xjt only pay $22-23!
01-30-2012, 05:15 AM
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Don't listen to 1/2 the guys on here. Most of them are just ****ed off. Go for it. This is still a great career and if you are young you'll be fine. It will take you 5-7 years to make a decent salary but by then you'll be doing what you love and it's not a difficult job. Plan for the future and don't spend everything you make. If I were you and you have your heart set on this, go to ATP and get it done. You'll pay $50000 but you could have a paying regional job in 6 months from now
01-30-2012, 08:55 AM
#29
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Originally Posted by TylerbPilot11
I've decided to go through ATP flight school and do there fast track program.
Does anyone have any advice about the training or what to expect when I start the program?
Thanks Tyler.
Does anyone have any advice about the training or what to expect when I start the program?
Thanks Tyler.
01-30-2012, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by crj4life
If you have read all the info you can on the industry and decided you want to get into it, ATP is a pretty good place to go. I instructed there for a year and have been at a regional for 3 yrs now. PM me if you want any info.
Cheers
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