Cadet vs Wait & interview?
 

I'm pretty close to get to the minimums of the requirement, maybe in about 5 months.

Should I apply for Cadet interview now ? or should I wait til meeting the requirements and then apply for normal interview?

Will I have to take additional interview even though I get selected for Cadet anyways?

Why don’t you ask him?
 

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He just passed the interview.

I assume he fogged the mirror, with no pulse required.

To get into the cadet program, do I need to be in ATP flight school?

Not entirely sure what you're asking. I think you nearly meet the 1500 hour minimum to apply through the normal route? If that's the case you would not be eligible for the cadet program. You have to still be undergoing training as a pilot in order to be a cadet.

No you do not have to be an existing ATP student in order to apply but if you're not currently in flight school, then you will go to ATP if accepted into the program.

https://www.flyfrontier.com/careers/...cadet-program/

Do you think I should apply as soon as I get my PPL or with my IR?

Commercial is almost a necessity - that is if you want to get paid.

I was talking about the cadet program not to become a FO lol, because the requirements for the Cadet program does not say anything about having ratings

I would apply right now if you're in flight school and you're interested in the program. No reason to wait until you have and certs or ratings.

Yeah I’d apply for the cadet program so they’ll pay for ur ATP/CTP.

If you’re close or at mínimums I would apply regularly because cadets need to work at Frontier for 3 years (if that’s something your fine with).

Honestly f9 is my goal and I would love to work for them in the beginning of my career until i move to a legacy

Lol. Fair, but you better think about how to answer questions if you get an interview

Make sure to tell them this in the interview.

Makes you wonder….I’m sure the average 22 year old from ATP has no desire to ever go to a legacy and wants to work here for the next 43 years.

IKR

Im not sure how I would feel hearing from some recent college grad that they wanna 40+ career at F9. I think I would recommend non-hire due to reasons of insanity…

They way I look at is, F9 has bases where I’m living and where I’m planning in moving with my family in a few years, and for me as long as my flying planes honestly that’s all I want lol. Hopefully one day I can go to AA but I don’t think f9 is a bad option

I just left F9 for AA for base reasons and retirement reasons. Hopefully they get a new contract soon. I'm not sure what your background is but you could probably get an invite from AA after a year or so. Less if F9 isn't your first circus.
If AA hadn't reached out I could have stayed at F9 without much after thoughts

Can anyone share the details of the 3 year commitment accrued by going through the cadet program? How does breaking the contract early work? Do you just have to pay back the bonus?

4.5 percent deferred accrued interest if you leave in 2 years, 364 days. Interest forgiven if you stay the full 3. No proration if you don’t. If you sign that contract, you owe it ALL back if you bolt. Doesn’t hit your taxes until the end of the 3rd year.

The money is good
It is better if it’s yours
Decision to make