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DE727UPS · March 20th, 2006, 15:23

"You say that it's the king of "PFT"

DCA? Where did I say that? Gulfstream is the king of PFJ. I'm not even sure what PFT is anymore. Really, the only methods I have a problem with are Gulfstream and the direct ab initio programs that put 250 to 300 hour guys into an RJ. Gulfstream because it's their system is bad for the career and ab initio because guys with that little experience don't belong in jets.

I like DCA cause they put out guys with 1000 total and some CFI experience. I don't like the cost, the guaranteed interview scam, the $10/hr they pay CFI's, and I absolutely HATE their marketing. Overall, I don't think going to DCA is a good choice.

"It seems to me that going through the program one would have to instruct for 1.5 - 2 years (if hired). Couldn't that be considered " paying the dues"?"

Yes, it would be.

"I just want to understand why you are soo against (or passionate) about these schools?"

I've been in this business a long time and have seen a lot of things. There are a few things that I see as flat out wrong about this business. I talk about them a lot because people keep bringing it up. When someone brings it up, I consider it my duty to give an opinion about it. It's not surprising, really, that we go round and round because this in an aviation careers website with new people showing up every day (kinda like you).

I like talking about these things (at the risk of pissing off a few people) and having the chance to share my views. You are free to disagree.

March 20th, 2006, 15:23	#25
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,481	"You say that it's the king of "PFT" DCA? Where did I say that? Gulfstream is the king of PFJ. I'm not even sure what PFT is anymore. Really, the only methods I have a problem with are Gulfstream and the direct ab initio programs that put 250 to 300 hour guys into an RJ. Gulfstream because it's their system is bad for the career and ab initio because guys with that little experience don't belong in jets. I like DCA cause they put out guys with 1000 total and some CFI experience. I don't like the cost, the guaranteed interview scam, the $10/hr they pay CFI's, and I absolutely HATE their marketing. Overall, I don't think going to DCA is a good choice. "It seems to me that going through the program one would have to instruct for 1.5 - 2 years (if hired). Couldn't that be considered " paying the dues"?" Yes, it would be. "I just want to understand why you are soo against (or passionate) about these schools?" I've been in this business a long time and have seen a lot of things. There are a few things that I see as flat out wrong about this business. I talk about them a lot because people keep bringing it up. When someone brings it up, I consider it my duty to give an opinion about it. It's not surprising, really, that we go round and round because this in an aviation careers website with new people showing up every day (kinda like you). I like talking about these things (at the risk of pissing off a few people) and having the chance to share my views. You are free to disagree.