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Matt777 · September 12th, 2005, 04:28

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One of the biggest drawbacks to ATP for is the fact that I have over $25,000 of GI Bill money left to "burn" and they are not 141/VA approved. However, a couple hours ago I learned of a school called Ari-Ben Aviator that IS 141/VA approved AND is $20,000 cheaper than ATP, so I am looking at several forums discussing them. Being able to use my GI Bill could conceivably cut my loan amount in half.

Take care!
-Jassen

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My friend, DE727UPS, a poster here who is a UPS pilot recommended Mazzei to me, but I had already taken out my KeyBank loan for a local FBO- and KeyBank doesn't finance Mazzei so I can't switch. So I will switch to ATP as I had been planning to do prior to finding out that Mazzei existed.

Mazzei and ATP both guarantee a fixed cost to complete your training and provide free housing- so those are the two I was able to consider.
Since SallyMae has outrageous loan fees (and also repayment fees!!) I will not be going to Mazzei.

I'm posting to say that Mazzei is 141, because subpilot told me so in this thread I've linked to...

Mazzei's program is about twice as long as ATP's. I think it is a little cheaper but you get something like 55 hours multi. But you get a free apartment for twice as long. They are in Fresno, CA.

http://jetcareers.com/forums/showfla...t=5#Post326862
about Mazzei:

Me: What made you choose Mazzei over ATP?

Subpilot: The truth is that I had VA benefits from being in the military which pays 60% of my training cost; however, you must be in a 141 program to get the money and ATP is only pt61.

September 12th, 2005, 04:28	#7
Matt777 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, Washington, U.S. Posts: 184	Re: Considering ATP, but also Monarch Air [ QUOTE ] One of the biggest drawbacks to ATP for is the fact that I have over $25,000 of GI Bill money left to "burn" and they are not 141/VA approved. However, a couple hours ago I learned of a school called Ari-Ben Aviator that IS 141/VA approved AND is $20,000 cheaper than ATP, so I am looking at several forums discussing them. Being able to use my GI Bill could conceivably cut my loan amount in half. Take care! -Jassen [/ QUOTE ] My friend, DE727UPS, a poster here who is a UPS pilot recommended Mazzei to me, but I had already taken out my KeyBank loan for a local FBO- and KeyBank doesn't finance Mazzei so I can't switch. So I will switch to ATP as I had been planning to do prior to finding out that Mazzei existed. Mazzei and ATP both guarantee a fixed cost to complete your training and provide free housing- so those are the two I was able to consider. Since SallyMae has outrageous loan fees (and also repayment fees!!) I will not be going to Mazzei. I'm posting to say that Mazzei is 141, because subpilot told me so in this thread I've linked to... Mazzei's program is about twice as long as ATP's. I think it is a little cheaper but you get something like 55 hours multi. But you get a free apartment for twice as long. They are in Fresno, CA. http://jetcareers.com/forums/showfla...t=5#Post326862 about Mazzei: Me: What made you choose Mazzei over ATP? Subpilot: The truth is that I had VA benefits from being in the military which pays 60% of my training cost; however, you must be in a 141 program to get the money and ATP is only pt61.