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06-05-2018, 11:35 AM
#81
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Joined APC: May 2018
Position: E170
Posts: 152
Hi all, not sure if this requires a new thread so feel free to move if necessary.
I just graduated with a bachelor in finance debt-free and am considering applying to Lift Academy. The $65k package from zero to hero and a CFI + FO job at Republic looks enticing. With the scholarships and/or tuition reimbursement, this is something I haven't seen other schools offer (depending on the size of the reimbursements). From what I understand, the price covers all costs and isn't a minimum but covers what is expected. I don't live in Indy, from your experience, do you think it's worth the move? Thanks!
I just graduated with a bachelor in finance debt-free and am considering applying to Lift Academy. The $65k package from zero to hero and a CFI + FO job at Republic looks enticing. With the scholarships and/or tuition reimbursement, this is something I haven't seen other schools offer (depending on the size of the reimbursements). From what I understand, the price covers all costs and isn't a minimum but covers what is expected. I don't live in Indy, from your experience, do you think it's worth the move? Thanks!
06-06-2018, 02:56 PM
#82
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Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 10,535
I would approach it with caution, since it is such a new program. I did my training (zero to commercial multi) for about half that at a Texas community college, and got an associate’s degree out of it too. Of course LIFT could have some elements that make its cost worth it, but we have to wait and see.
06-06-2018, 03:37 PM
#83
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 692
Hi all, not sure if this requires a new thread so feel free to move if necessary.
I just graduated with a bachelor in finance debt-free and am considering applying to Lift Academy. The $65k package from zero to hero and a CFI + FO job at Republic looks enticing. With the scholarships and/or tuition reimbursement, this is something I haven't seen other schools offer (depending on the size of the reimbursements). From what I understand, the price covers all costs and isn't a minimum but covers what is expected. I don't live in Indy, from your experience, do you think it's worth the move? Thanks!
I just graduated with a bachelor in finance debt-free and am considering applying to Lift Academy. The $65k package from zero to hero and a CFI + FO job at Republic looks enticing. With the scholarships and/or tuition reimbursement, this is something I haven't seen other schools offer (depending on the size of the reimbursements). From what I understand, the price covers all costs and isn't a minimum but covers what is expected. I don't live in Indy, from your experience, do you think it's worth the move? Thanks!
06-06-2018, 06:15 PM
#84
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Joined APC: Aug 2014
Posts: 845
For those that wouldn’t have enough money to go all the way to CFI at LIFT and don’t want a loan with Bedford. I have a solution for them to be able to build their time. Bedford could get the authorization letter from the FAA to do sightseeing tours around Indy and the guys with just their commercial would fly them. Then they could be seen taxiing around IND with paintjobs that say LIFT tours the wholly owned general aviation subsidiary of Republic Airline. If he wants to enter the GA market he might as well go all the way.
Students and instructors are not on the republic seniority list.
06-07-2018, 06:08 AM
#86
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Posts: 59
I just had an amusing thought. Seeing that we live in a hyper-litigious society, I wonder how long until Lyft files a lawsuit for trademark infringement. I can already imagine the plaintiffs argument. "I thought I was calling for a ride to Applebee's, but I somehow got signed up for flying lessons instead!!" Yes, this is the kind of random **** that occasionally pervades my thought process. 
06-08-2018, 12:47 PM
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I am going to throw a crazy idea out there... IF it turns out that this LIFT Academy is a success, and Republic has a steady flow of pilots, do you think this could entice a major into starting a flow agreement? This is coming from someone who is currently trying to get into the industry so I am not well versed in how these types of moves work.
06-08-2018, 01:01 PM
#88
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Joined APC: May 2018
Position: E170
Posts: 152
I am going to throw a crazy idea out there... IF it turns out that this LIFT Academy is a success, and Republic has a steady flow of pilots, do you think this could entice a major into starting a flow agreement? This is coming from someone who is currently trying to get into the industry so I am not well versed in how these types of moves work.
06-10-2018, 08:15 AM
#89
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Joined APC: Aug 2016
Posts: 328
Best case for republic is a interview. Why would AA give republic a flow, when they pay their own WOs so little. The flow has a monetary value associated with it, and American is using that carat for their wholly owned regionals
06-11-2018, 08:20 AM
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