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Originally Posted by dell30rb  Also could someone define for me exactly what an FBO is? I see this is an alternative to a fast track school.
Sorry for the long post, any advice is appreciated. |
Welcome to JetCareers!
To answer your question, FBO means Fixed Base Operator, which is essentially your local flight school.
About the other stuff... From your post I gather that you're at NC state. One bit of advice: if your goal is the majors/Netjets, GET THE 4 YEAR DEGREE! Not just for the sake of being more competitive to get a job at a major, but to have a "plan b" in case things don't work out. A furlough (layoff) or losing your medical is all it takes to be on the street without a job in this biz.
I don't know of any alternatives other than military service in order to get your training paid for. If you do go for the FBO route, then get your ratings while you finish your degree. With some work and sacrifice you could be a flight instructor by the time you finish college. Avoid flight training loans at all costs! First year pay at regional airlines can be as low as 20K a year so you want to be prepared.
One last thing... the sooner you can start training the better. Who knows what the cost of gas will be a year from now...
Good luck!
