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Old June 1st, 2007, 10:37   #25
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Default Re: Info on JetUniversity

There's two things that bug me about JetU.

1: They call themselves Jet University, but they are not a degree issuing institution. Nit-picky, sure, but I think it says a lot about their marketing and Used-Car-Salesman mentality.

2: They offer a flight attendant training course, targeted towards people who want to be airline flight attendants. This is nothing but a scam, as airlines hire flight attendants for their customer service background, attitude and personality. Airlines have comprehensive training programs for new hire flight attendants that are designed to train someone who has zero industry experienece, and teach them everything they need to know. There is NO need for someone to drop thousands of dollars to be an airline flight attendant, training is free and provided by the airlines. Corporate outfits require training by a reputable provider, namely FACTS, FlightSafety, or Alteon. Not some "Jet University". Information about being an airline flight attendant is readily available in a multitude of places online, if someone wants to research the job/lifestyle. Even city codes and other such 'preparation' material can be researched for free. Save your money, you're gonna need it once you're on the line as a new-hire making less than $18k a year

So these two things tell me that JetU is far more interesting in marketing gimmicks, gloss and sheen than actually providing a valuable training service. I say valuable, because I just don't see the value in their products.
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