Whatever the going rate is for CFI’s in IND. I wouldn’t expect anything more from them.

Typically the Academies pay their CFIs much less then what you would make elsewhere. They don't need to do much recruitment since they can farm their own students. Also it is human nature to stay where you are comfortable instead of having to apply and interview elsewhere, even if you would make more pay. They know this and take full advantage.

Just curious, what lending institution are they using?

US Credit Inc.

I got the packet in the mail this morning, after reading it all through I will 100% not be going forward. It doesnt seem to hit any of the promises made when they made their big announcement of opening LIFT. I could go to ATP and get the tuition reimbursement from any of the participating regionals and come out cheaper than the LIFT program with the benefit of ATP having done this style of learning for years, compared to the potential growing pains of a new school.

One thing of note is that the agreement DOES have a 5 year, $20,000 commitment. This is to cover the $20,000 "sponsorship" from Republic.

True Republic fashion. A leopard doesn’t change its spots.....

I got invited to Indianapolis. Can anyone recommend a good study guide for the COMPASS Test? Also are there recommendations for hotels in the area that are cheap?

I purchased a COMPASS kit from https://www.jobtestprep.com/ and its pretty good; 45 Euro's.

I stayed at the Hilton Gardens - its a Holiday Inn with a Fancy Name...best part is that it is 0.4 miles from Republic's building.

I posted an earlier review of my visit....It may help you out. The only thing that was a challenge was the math. Not because it was overly difficlut, but because I havent practiced those skills in a decade.

If you have any other questions, hit me up. Also, I believe DefTone has been as well and can help out with his experience, too.

Best of luck, my friend.

//Bruce

I used some of the free ones and still managed to pass. As Bruce pointed out the most difficult part was the math and that was mainly because like him I haven’t practiced those skills in over a decade, and it is timed without a calculator. I live in Indy so I didn’t stay at a hotel but there are a few brand new ones within a half mile of the training faculty.

Bruce has a really good write up about it in a previous post and my experience pretty much mimicked his. Good luck!

There is so much exposure to the pilot applicant with this deal it’s unbelievable. I mean they are signing people up for an adjustable rate loan in an environment where there really is no where to go but up. I almost fell out of my chair when I read that part of it. Explore your opportunities of which there are many to become an airline pilot.