cptjoao

Any updates on the Standardization? I'm applying. Just want to know what I'm in for. Thnx

slipstraw

I just sent my resume last night, and received a phone call right away this morning to set up a phone interview. Anyone have any insights on what the 'interview' is like?

phlyingPhil

Good luck guys I just left after my spell working there.

It can be quite tough to work there but in the end you get what you came for.

STANDZ is tough be prepared to study, in my class back in 2012 we had 25 on the first day and 15 on the last.

phlyingPhil

Good luck see above

tall guy

I discovered this school just the other night and I'm interested. I have a few questions for the guys who either work there or have before in the past.
1. How much flight time can I build in a month and per year.
2. Is there much actual IFR.
3. What's beginning pay...I heard it was pretty good and equal to year 3 FO.
4. Can a single man have fun after work? Pretty girls, nice bars, restaurants, etc. I'm only asking because I'm a single man and If I'm going to relocate these things are important as well.
5. can you also please tell me about the indoc process as well. I would love to hear all input. thanks for your help.
6. what are the age ranges of the instructors.
7. will I get atleast 2 days off?

GearOperator

I myself attended Aerosim. It was Delta Connection Academy when I went through the entire program, but instructed when it was Aerosim. I currently work for a regional flying the CRJ700 and CRJ900.

One thing I will recommend is, DO NOT BE LAZY. If you want your flight time, u will have to work for it. There are plenty of students to go around. After working hard at it for a few months u will get drained, but never slow down. Keep working and flying and eventually you'll find yourself at a regional like I did. Expect to build 85-95hours a month.

You will get two days off a week, however they require you to take one day off a week. When I was there last, we had to bid for our times off based on our seniority and the CFI group we were in. I have no idea how it's done now.

The indoc process is very much designed like an airline. Keep in mind this flight school was started by an airline and they still maintain that philosophy. Believe me, going though aerosim's indoc process and the way it mimics airline procedures, gives a huge insight of what is to come if you are wanting to get into a regional airline.

The Sanford and Lake Mary are has bars and cute girls around, U just have to hope u get time off on the weekends preferably fri and sat. If that doesn't work, downtown Orlando is always an option.

Not much actual time should be expected unless u have early morning flights around the Spring and autumn time when it's foggy. You will have a lot of weather dodging to do in the summer time.

Beginning pay varies with the amount of flight time u have. I believe it starts from 18/hr and goes up to 27/hr. don't quote me on it.

You have various groups and age ranges of instructors there. Generally ranging from the 20's on up to the 50's. The instructors are very chill and easy to get along with. Amazing group of guys and gals there.

Hope this helps.

tall guy

Can any of you guys give me more information on the standardization process. And can you also tell me why in the past so many guys and gals have failed standardization. Is it because of not studying or just being bad pilots. Thanks.

tinman1

I left there this past spring so my info is old but I used to work in the standardization department. One of the reasons for washouts was guys/gals who couldn't pass the written tests. They test you on regs, schools policies, aircraft limitations, etc... The passing score was 80% on those except for the aircraft limitations, which was 90% or better to pass. I'm not really sure what it is now. Some busted the oral because they couldn't teach, or at least teach the way they wanted it done.

Also there used to be a new hire oral and flight which was conducted on one of the first couple of days of standz class just to make sure you could fly and teach to some sort of standard.

If you're current and have a good attitude then I wouldn't sweat it too much. Definitely look over the FOI and CFI written study guides. The ones who seemed to struggle the most were the brand new, fresh out of college CFI types who thought things were supposed to be all rainbows and butterflies because they had never had an actual job out in the real world before.

SpeedDemon

Hi guys, just got hired by Aerosim as a CFI and start indoc in a month. I am going all out and moving everything to go out there (apartment lease signed and all). I am pretty nervous about the indoc test, but everything else I feel confident. Does anyone have any tips on what to study specifically to make it through? Thanks!

steins

this is honestly the only overwhelmingly good review about a school i see so far.. I am looking into get into aviation. Since I am international student, any school in U.S. (or anywhere around the world) that doesn't break my bank will do. Looks like I should seriously looking into Aerosim despite many Chinese students (well I am too).