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Ben_Chiu Certificates/Ratings/Crew Stations: 2. "RE: The best way to get an ATPL?" 08-14-02, 18:56z  Greetings Sam: > Come on guys Some of you must have some advice/experience regarding > the ATPL Rating, and Sponsorship, I know its a longshot getting full > sponsorship these days, but any scheme that you remotely know of would > be a great help! I've never seen a "sponsored" program like you're talking about. I've only seen the pay for training at a carrier subsidiary (usually a regional such as ComAir) and get a guaranteed interview when you graduate route. Most guys get their ATP after working as a CFI, etc., some come out of the military, and some just fork out many $ and earn an ATP at a 141 flight school. The kicker is, even though you have the ratings, there's no guaranty that you'll get a job flying--especially today. (Of course being the forever optimist, I think the industry will turn around and grow again given time.) Given the news about US Air et al, it's very doubtful that you'll find any airline willing to pay to train a pilot from nothing since there are many pilots looking for work and their numbers will be growing. On occasion you will hear about someone who gets a job with a charter company with a commercial rating and very few hours (<500) as a FO. If they last, they'll typically gain hours and will eventually be offered training/ratings through the company if they need more experienced pilots. That's usually one of the main incentives for new pilots to stay with the company. Hope this helps and doesn't discourage you too much. Ben -= VPC OffLine Reader Version 1.2 =- Registered to: Ben Chiu -OLR.PL v1.76- Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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Subject      Author      Message Date     ID      The best way to get an ATPL?    Madape       08-06-02              RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Madape       08-14-02       1            RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Ben_Chiu       08-14-02       2                 RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Madape       08-14-02       3                      RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Ben_Chiu       08-14-02       4                           RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Madape       08-14-02       5                                RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    avbug       08-15-02       6                                     RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Madape       08-16-02       7                                          RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    avbug       08-17-02       9                                               RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Madape       08-17-02       10                                RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    vgbaron       08-17-02       8                                     RE: The best way to get an ATPL?    Madape       08-17-02       11

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