LIFT: RPA commitment for training?
07-20-2018, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JayD
I really don’t think they have all of those details worked out yet. When I asked them about it in my Skype interview the other day they used the word “reimbursement” and essentially a $1 to $1 match. So if you pay $200 per month Republic pays the same. They also said Republic would co-sign for those needing a co-signer.
When I asked if there was a benefit for paying cash their answer was... That’s a good question actually! Umm... Maybe there will be some bonuses or something for those people but we aren’t sure yet.
When I asked if there was a benefit for paying cash their answer was... That’s a good question actually! Umm... Maybe there will be some bonuses or something for those people but we aren’t sure yet.
07-20-2018, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by deftone
Tuition repayments are deferred until you start on the line as a CFI. There are no guaranteed reimbursements at this time, although they will offer "scholarships" to some students. They didnt have an answer to how much were these scholarships or how you got selected for them, but I got the impression that most students would be on their own for the full $65k. They appear to be banking on students coming here because of the direct flow to Republic. No interviews required etc.
Like I posted above, classes are apparently already full until 2019 so will be interesting to see how the first few months go.
Like I posted above, classes are apparently already full until 2019 so will be interesting to see how the first few months go.
07-20-2018, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by therealbrucelee
Is this a bad thing?
07-20-2018, 08:33 PM
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100% agree. RPA seems very comfortable attracting applicants for LIFT by riding the hype that they’ve created by purchasing LIFT & publicizing its purchase, instead of providing substantial & detailed info on how this thing works. Smart move on RPA’s part and RPA has a ton of good things for it that have nothing to do with LIFT right now, but it’s frustrating - I’m extremely interested in this program and flying for RPA, but I won’t be acting personally until there’s some meat & taters available (i.e, specifics & details) and hopefully that happens sooner rather than later.
Originally Posted by sflpilot
Please everyone be careful with this program. The fact that they can't give verbal details on exactly how this thing works, let alone in writing, is very concerning. Republic is not historically known for their forthrightness.
07-21-2018, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sflpilot
I am just trying to be informative to those people who are new to the industry in this thread. Aside from speaking directly to other pilots, these forums are one of the few places you will get accurate information.
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07-22-2018, 06:05 PM
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I'll second sflpilot. Be very careful with this thing until real hard details are ironed out between LIFT and RPA as to how this program is going to work. I worked at RAH for 2.5 years and it was an excellent company at which to begin a 121 career so I have no bones against RAH. But you know how you can tell a pioneer....he has an arrow in his back.
07-22-2018, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by deftone
There is no 5 year agreement. I confirmed at my in person interview in Indy a few days ago. You are correct that you do not get the bonus though.
07-22-2018, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JayD
I really don’t think they have all of those details worked out yet. When I asked them about it in my Skype interview the other day they used the word “reimbursement” and essentially a $1 to $1 match. So if you pay $200 per month Republic pays the same. They also said Republic would co-sign for those needing a co-signer.
When I asked if there was a benefit for paying cash their answer was... That’s a good question actually! Umm... Maybe there will be some bonuses or something for those people but we aren’t sure yet.
When I asked if there was a benefit for paying cash their answer was... That’s a good question actually! Umm... Maybe there will be some bonuses or something for those people but we aren’t sure yet.
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