robair73
Well-Known Member
Looking for guidance in FBO vs. FSA and accelerated training at FBO\'s in PA
I'm in the process of choosing a path to my airline career. I'm torn between Flight Safety Academy in Florida and a local FBO. Price is an issue as well as time. I hear it is much cheaper to get ratings at a FBO than at a major school. The thing is, I would like to get all of my ratings as soon as possible. I need a little help here. The questions I have at the moment are:
1) What ratings do I need in order to get a job? (any job)
2) What ratings do I need to get a job as a regional pilot?
3) Do local FBO's offer all of the ratings for a regional airline positon?
4) If anyone is familiar with the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, what are some good FBO's?
5) Is Flight Safety Academy worth 44K+ for a career pilot program including : 176 hrs class, 26hrs CRM, 44hrs dual flight warrior Cadet VFR (what is VFR), 61hrs solo practice flight wrrior cadet, 55hrs ME dual flight instruction in Seminole, 4hrs spin recovery, 4hrs spatial disorentation, 30hrs flight trainer(frasca-142), 110hrs flight briefing, 27hrs microsoft lab. total cost 44k+ with PPL, commercial liscence, private ME certificate, IFR in ME, and commercial ME certificate.
6) what type of job can i get with these certs?
7) is it worth 44k?
8) can i do this at an FBO?
Any responses would be greatly appreciated. I'm really excited about my decision to be a pilot. I just want to make the right economical decision. At the same time, I don't want to drag out the process of getting the necessary certifications. By the way, I just turned 24 in April, have about 90 credits towards a degree that i did not finish but plan to do so, and have a decent paying (30K/yr, if that's decent) crappy job. no wife, no kids, live at home. I just want to get my life started in a new career. Thanks to all, and this site is the best doug.
I'm in the process of choosing a path to my airline career. I'm torn between Flight Safety Academy in Florida and a local FBO. Price is an issue as well as time. I hear it is much cheaper to get ratings at a FBO than at a major school. The thing is, I would like to get all of my ratings as soon as possible. I need a little help here. The questions I have at the moment are:
1) What ratings do I need in order to get a job? (any job)
2) What ratings do I need to get a job as a regional pilot?
3) Do local FBO's offer all of the ratings for a regional airline positon?
4) If anyone is familiar with the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, what are some good FBO's?
5) Is Flight Safety Academy worth 44K+ for a career pilot program including : 176 hrs class, 26hrs CRM, 44hrs dual flight warrior Cadet VFR (what is VFR), 61hrs solo practice flight wrrior cadet, 55hrs ME dual flight instruction in Seminole, 4hrs spin recovery, 4hrs spatial disorentation, 30hrs flight trainer(frasca-142), 110hrs flight briefing, 27hrs microsoft lab. total cost 44k+ with PPL, commercial liscence, private ME certificate, IFR in ME, and commercial ME certificate.
6) what type of job can i get with these certs?
7) is it worth 44k?
8) can i do this at an FBO?
Any responses would be greatly appreciated. I'm really excited about my decision to be a pilot. I just want to make the right economical decision. At the same time, I don't want to drag out the process of getting the necessary certifications. By the way, I just turned 24 in April, have about 90 credits towards a degree that i did not finish but plan to do so, and have a decent paying (30K/yr, if that's decent) crappy job. no wife, no kids, live at home. I just want to get my life started in a new career. Thanks to all, and this site is the best doug.