AirPloyment
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We are currently investigating the possibility of introducing an Airline Hiring/Placement program specifically for low time pilots. There is no confirmation of the program, and we are in the preliminary process of developing a suitable program. Our intentions are to provide the low time pilot with an A320/B737 rating and also provide them with line training and airline placement around the world. It could turn out, that this program is not going to be effective in producing career pilots, and I want to be upfront about that.
I personally understand some of the stigmas and arguments against such programs. Many experienced pilots in the industry feel that it is not the right way in becoming a highly respected and experienced pilot. However, I feel that with the current economic climate, and the unstable future of many of the airlines, low time guys do not have lots of options.
Our AIM is to set up a program that would have contingincies in place. I believe that there are no guarantees in life, and the "guarantee" of a job after going through the program is just not possible. The ability and prior history of the candidate play heavily into the placement into an airline. We would want to make sure that if at any point the program does not fulfill what was agreed upon in the terms and conditions, that the pilot would receive a partial/full refund pro-rated to what they had paid.
I would like to open up this forum to discussing how the industry would perceive this program. I believe, that if it is run effectively, it could be a great way for guys to advance in their career.
Lets all keep an open mind about this. Like any other profession, whether it be a lawyer, doctor, or other highly skilled/trained profession, advanced training is required. Doctors spend 250-300K on tuition expenses + living expenses for 8 years, and then only receive 30-40k as a resident/fellow for 4-8 years depending on their specialty.
Of course there are the majority of individuals who can't afford this program. We are working on putting together scholarships/government aid to help those who are unable to support the program financially on their own.
Finally, I would like to address the prior companies that have or are currently engaged in such programs. The forums are often a place in which many people report the negative aspects of companies, institutions, and flight schools. Many of the positive comments are not posted, because those individuals are not interested in finding more about those programs, as they have already completed it and moved on. I graduated from Embry-Riddle, and was extremely satisfied with the university/flight program, but I have never commented anywhere about it. I have also been with a company in which I had a terrible experience with, and found myself looking on forums to see if others had the same negative experiences.
Please be respectful to others on this thread, and lets not create do any company bashing. If you have something negative to say about these programs, we would like to hear it. However, lets make sure it's not slanderous or patronizing of what could be a great program.
I personally understand some of the stigmas and arguments against such programs. Many experienced pilots in the industry feel that it is not the right way in becoming a highly respected and experienced pilot. However, I feel that with the current economic climate, and the unstable future of many of the airlines, low time guys do not have lots of options.
Our AIM is to set up a program that would have contingincies in place. I believe that there are no guarantees in life, and the "guarantee" of a job after going through the program is just not possible. The ability and prior history of the candidate play heavily into the placement into an airline. We would want to make sure that if at any point the program does not fulfill what was agreed upon in the terms and conditions, that the pilot would receive a partial/full refund pro-rated to what they had paid.
I would like to open up this forum to discussing how the industry would perceive this program. I believe, that if it is run effectively, it could be a great way for guys to advance in their career.
Lets all keep an open mind about this. Like any other profession, whether it be a lawyer, doctor, or other highly skilled/trained profession, advanced training is required. Doctors spend 250-300K on tuition expenses + living expenses for 8 years, and then only receive 30-40k as a resident/fellow for 4-8 years depending on their specialty.
Of course there are the majority of individuals who can't afford this program. We are working on putting together scholarships/government aid to help those who are unable to support the program financially on their own.
Finally, I would like to address the prior companies that have or are currently engaged in such programs. The forums are often a place in which many people report the negative aspects of companies, institutions, and flight schools. Many of the positive comments are not posted, because those individuals are not interested in finding more about those programs, as they have already completed it and moved on. I graduated from Embry-Riddle, and was extremely satisfied with the university/flight program, but I have never commented anywhere about it. I have also been with a company in which I had a terrible experience with, and found myself looking on forums to see if others had the same negative experiences.
Please be respectful to others on this thread, and lets not create do any company bashing. If you have something negative to say about these programs, we would like to hear it. However, lets make sure it's not slanderous or patronizing of what could be a great program.
opcorn:
With all due respect, a few comments in your post have made me extremely angry. I'm going to do my best and restrain myself from lashing out.
If you were willing to pay that, while there were comparable aircraft and training across the street at Wrightway going to 110 an hour TOTAL, you have absolutely no business acumen at all.