Is ATP Flight School worth the investment?
09-26-2015, 02:25 PM
#63
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My route was I worked at a large well known FBO and worked my way from private, instrument, and commercial and added the multi commercial. It took a long time but I trained during what they called the lost decade of aviation after 9-11. I paid out of packet and I have no debt in student loans. Basically if I had the money I flew and if I didn't I stayed on the ground. It was hard but I made it through and earned my CFI and CFII from American flyers using their 30 day academy. The academy was well worth it and you will get signed off in 30 days but it may take over 2-3 weeks for a checkride maybe longer. There is no fast way to get ratings. You have to study and work hard but in the end its worth it. Don't worry about the cost because its expensive everywhere.
06-01-2016, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by k1600gt
Seems like the more I learn about this, the more I realize how much I don't know. Good luck in search and thank you for the reply.
06-07-2016, 03:08 PM
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Here is my thoughts on ATP. If your in high school or college I think it's best to go to a credible flight school at your local airport (I lived in the Denver area and went to flights-inc.) it's cheaper and you can obtain your CSI and work your way through. And for gods sake if your debating getting your licenses first before college DONT! Do it at the same time or wait until after college or you'll be stuck at a regional and be one of those guys on the forum complaining why they aren't at a regional yet. However if your done with college or making a career change and you have a little extra income, ATP is a good way to go I think because you will get what you need quicker. In either case mom and pop shops are not a bad choice but requires a bit more self disipline on your part.
06-07-2016, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Myfingershurt
First of all ATP is a flight SCHOOL. You're a student to them, not a customer. When you give then your money it's like paying tuition to a college, a place where they also treat you like dirt, don't care if you learn the info they're firing at you at a rapid pace, and also won't give you a refund if you flunk out. Now if 50you go to ATP with that mentality an not like an entitled millennial, you'll have a fine experience. I went to ATP in 2004 with no ratings. I'm starting at a legacy carrier next month. If you have a decent head on your shoulders ATP will get you where you want to be faster than anyone. But they don't spoon feed you every little detail like a 141 school does. There's a lot of independent study required. But it's not as bad as some make it out to be. I did just fine and still had time to enjoy jax beach several nights a week.
06-08-2016, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
They work 7 days a week because they don't have much of a choice.
Or at least that is how it used to be. Doubt much has changed.
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All instructors make their own schedules, so if they are working 7 days its their choice to do so.
I typically work "7 days", with this said, my Saturday and Sunday may just include one morning flight or one late afternoon flight... allowing me basically the whole day off. I do this because I may have been rained out on one of my students flights earlier in the week, so I will make it up on the weekend to keep them on pace.
Weekends are given off actually, so I will make up a flight on the weekend only if the student wants to.. trust me most are eager to fly and will surely come in for a weekend flight.
07-15-2016, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Broncofan
Here is my thoughts on ATP. If your in high school or college I think it's best to go to a credible flight school at your local airport (I lived in the Denver area and went to flights-inc.) it's cheaper and you can obtain your CSI and work your way through. And for gods sake if your debating getting your licenses first before college DONT! Do it at the same time or wait until after college or you'll be stuck at a regional and be one of those guys on the forum complaining why they aren't at a regional yet. However if your done with college or making a career change and you have a little extra income, ATP is a good way to go I think because you will get what you need quicker. In either case mom and pop shops are not a bad choice but requires a bit more self disipline on your part.
07-15-2016, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by yeksene
Much has changed
All instructors make their own schedules, so if they are working 7 days its their choice to do so.
I typically work "7 days", with this said, my Saturday and Sunday may just include one morning flight or one late afternoon flight... allowing me basically the whole day off. I do this because I may have been rained out on one of my students flights earlier in the week, so I will make it up on the weekend to keep them on pace.
Weekends are given off actually, so I will make up a flight on the weekend only if the student wants to.. trust me most are eager to fly and will surely come in for a weekend flight.
All instructors make their own schedules, so if they are working 7 days its their choice to do so.
I typically work "7 days", with this said, my Saturday and Sunday may just include one morning flight or one late afternoon flight... allowing me basically the whole day off. I do this because I may have been rained out on one of my students flights earlier in the week, so I will make it up on the weekend to keep them on pace.
Weekends are given off actually, so I will make up a flight on the weekend only if the student wants to.. trust me most are eager to fly and will surely come in for a weekend flight.
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