Another ATP question.
03-27-2007, 08:11 AM
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Another ATP question.
I do not want to start another thread about what anyone has heard about ATP.Wanted to get an answer from someone that knows about them.
They say to take the CFI Course you have to apply to work for them.
I was thinking of taking it, but do not want to work for them.
Has anyone taken it and not worked for them? How did you do it? I did not know if they make you sign something or if you could take it and then tell them you decided you could not relocate to work for them?
Please only answer the questions and not make this thread about anything else.
Thanks,
Joey
They say to take the CFI Course you have to apply to work for them.
I was thinking of taking it, but do not want to work for them.
Has anyone taken it and not worked for them? How did you do it? I did not know if they make you sign something or if you could take it and then tell them you decided you could not relocate to work for them?
Please only answer the questions and not make this thread about anything else.
Thanks,
Joey
03-27-2007, 04:38 PM
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I never heard that. I went through the 90 day program and worked for them for about 18 months. It might have changed since Oct 06, but I doubt that. I would call the 800-ALL-ATPS if you want to know the truth.
03-27-2007, 06:17 PM
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From what I was told, they are no longer accepting people for the CFI course unless they plan on being a CFI for ATP. Reason being they are running low on instructors because of the mad hiring spree from the regionals. Dont quote me because thats just hear say at the moment.
03-29-2007, 07:38 AM
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I would just do the program and not work for them. Why would they not take the money? The only way that you could get in trouble was if there was some kind of contract they make you sign before attending. But why wouldn't you want to instruct for them. You get all the multi time you want, the students come to you, and you can use their airline partnerships to your advantage.
03-29-2007, 08:35 AM
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I'm curious. Is there a reason why you wouln't want to work for them? I don't think they pay better than other CFI jobs but if you are on your way to airline, is there a better way to build multi time?
03-29-2007, 09:55 AM
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The amount of multi time you have when you finish ATP is enough to get on at most regionals. No need to instruct there to build more multi.
ATP doesn't pay CFI's too well (that gets people out the door quicker and keeps the pipeline open). Not everyone wants to live in an ATP location. Not everyone likes the ATP system or style. I could see how it would be a great place to get your CFI's, since they do so many and have it down, but a lousy place to work.
ATP doesn't pay CFI's too well (that gets people out the door quicker and keeps the pipeline open). Not everyone wants to live in an ATP location. Not everyone likes the ATP system or style. I could see how it would be a great place to get your CFI's, since they do so many and have it down, but a lousy place to work.
03-29-2007, 10:25 AM
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Limited networking opportunities as well. Most of the guys coming through get their stuff and go. They are green to the industry as well. You can make good career contacts hanging around the FBO at your local airport in many cases.
03-29-2007, 02:46 PM
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The amount of multi time you have when you finish ATP is enough to get on at most regionals. No need to instruct there to build more multi.
ATP doesn't pay CFI's too well (that gets people out the door quicker and keeps the pipeline open). Not everyone wants to live in an ATP location. Not everyone likes the ATP system or style. I could see how it would be a great place to get your CFI's, since they do so many and have it down, but a lousy place to work.
ATP doesn't pay CFI's too well (that gets people out the door quicker and keeps the pipeline open). Not everyone wants to live in an ATP location. Not everyone likes the ATP system or style. I could see how it would be a great place to get your CFI's, since they do so many and have it down, but a lousy place to work.
03-30-2007, 06:40 AM
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I am not planning to go to the airlines. I am just going to instruct some at my local flying club. Not full time.
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