Same here except Indy is almost half way across the country from me! How far is Indy from West Lafayette? I have a friend who lives there.

 

I’m drawn to LIFT Academy because of the financing being backed by Republic. I’ve been paying attention to the industry for a few years now and had my choice of regionals narrowed down to Republic and PSA.

 

Look I attended one of the major collegiate 141 programs in the country. You are not getting anything special. The CFI's will be brand new like everywhere else. You will get the same certificate in the end no matter where you train. I feel like I am repeating others, but these days you can get trained anywhere and go to almost any regional without much trouble. So I know they are acting like this is something special, but it's not.

 

The reasons for me are that it is an accelerated program in Indy (appears to be similar to ATP) which is where I currently live and the quick transition to RPA when finished. RPA is my number one choice based on their current base locations.

There are a few other smaller things but the above are the main two draws for me.

I know with the current hiring environment you pretty much have a choice anywhere but I've also noticed that's not exactly accurate. For example: Envoy is mainly only hiring those in their cadet program and those in the cadet program get other benefits above OTS'. Like first pick on aircraft and bases. No matter how you slice this it will also make it more competitive for OTS' hires since there will be less openings. With RPA starting their own flight school I imagine we will see similar constraints to OTS' at RPA.

 

Anyone get their packet in the mail yet? I’m working out of state so haven’t been able to check my mail. Curious to what’s in the packet.

 

Nope; but it hasn't even been a week for me. Also, I haven't gotten the email even saying they want me

 

So just to update, I have managed to get home and check my mail but nothing yet, however I did get an email with all of the web links to apply for the financing etc.

Guess what, despite earlier information directly from LIFT, Republic is NOT guaranteeing the finance and I was rejected by the finance company. This is despite having a 6 figure salary and decent credit. So at this point I guess I will be looking elsewhere. I will have my commercial mins in a few weeks so will most likely go get my comm and multi and find a pt 91 or 135 gig.

 

I haven't gotten my packet yet but i did get an email last night with more information on the loan. Im pretty disappointed to be honest. The maximum term is 10 years and it looks like repayment begins while you are an instructor.

 

Does the loan application allow for a co-signer? Im really sorry to hear that after doing all his work! I wonder if you could reach out to LIFT and see if there is anything they can do? Im not sure how anyone will be able to get approved for the loan if you cant with a 6 figure salary.

 

Nope, it didn’t give me an option for a co-signer. I wouldn’t read too much into the salary, I would be giving it up anyway to move to Indy, so was surprised that they even asked. When I was in Indy they informed me it was a formality as Republic was backing it.

I wasn’t even looking for the full $65 as I am already Instrument Rated and would have my commercial prior to starting. Oh well, onwards onto the next option. Just irritating to travel from Louisiana to Indy on my own dime for no reason.