Wanting to train in PHX

mission_aviation · January 25th, 2009, 17:49

Hey fellas,

I'm going to be moving to PHX in May, I'm looking to restart my training from PPL-CFII and more. Anyone have any recommendations on the schools/FBOS in that area. I submitted an financial aid app for SLM through Westwind, but I won't know the results until 1/26. If I don't qualify, I'm just going to have to do the 61 route and use whats left from G.I Bill after paying tuition to ERAU. I've taken some advice from some of you who recommended that I work for "The Man" for a bit to pay out-of-pocket and ow nothing for training. I'm currently working as a dispatcher, but I'm not going to make enough to pay the bills and pay for training if I don't get the loan approved from Sallie Mae. So I'm looking for a non-airline job in the area (i.e. Financial Services Advisor). I'm hoping not to get too comfortable with a higher paycheck due to the ridiculous
starting wages for regionals. My wife is looking to get into Nursing school as well so she can be my sugar mama until regional pay gets better as time goes on. Anyways, any info would be great and do tell any experiences at Westwind if you went there.

P.S. I haven't seen any info on Westwind in other threads, but anyone knows one do tell. Thanks

mission

KC Jake · January 25th, 2009, 18:15

Career Pilot School is in Kansas City, MO. It appears you got the wrong thread.

RWH1986 · January 25th, 2009, 19:53

There are several schools here in the valley.

Pan Am, Westwind, Sabena, ATP, Air Safety. Those are the career schools and each airport has several 61 schools. What airport will you be living closest to? It wont be worth it if you have to drive all the way across the valley to go to flight school.

sdfcvoh · January 25th, 2009, 22:20

Don't count out Tucson either.

Sonoran Wings is 141, VA, and also has a Dispatch School. You might be able to find some work on the side here, too, with your Dispatch experience.

PM me if I can get any more info to you. Tucson is a bit cooler than PHX too

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mission_aviation · January 26th, 2009, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC Jake

Career Pilot School is in Kansas City, MO. It appears you got the wrong thread.

I thought this was open for thoughts on all schools, not just in Kansas City. I didn't know that there was Career Pilot School in Kansas. Anyhow, all the info would be much appreciated.

mission_aviation · January 26th, 2009, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWH1986

There are several schools here in the valley.

Pan Am, Westwind, Sabena, ATP, Air Safety. Those are the career schools and each airport has several 61 schools. What airport will you be living closest to? It wont be worth it if you have to drive all the way across the valley to go to flight school.

Deer Valley would be the closest. I'm considering Westwind, like I said before, I'm waiting on the response to see about my loan app from SLM. Westwind is expensive compared to other 61 schools and I would not be able to afford their 61 program out of pocket (Unless I get a really good paying job). So if there is anyone who has the 411 on Westwind just in case I get approved for the loan, if not any other options. I'm not sure what other airports are nearby Deer Valley.

mission_aviation · January 26th, 2009, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdfcvoh

Don't count out Tucson either.

Sonoran Wings is 141, VA, and also has a Dispatch School. You might be able to find some work on the side here, too, with your Dispatch experience.

PM me if I can get any more info to you. Tucson is a bit cooler than PHX too

.

PM sent

RWH1986 · January 26th, 2009, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by mission_aviation

Deer Valley would be the closest. I'm considering Westwind, like I said before, I'm waiting on the response to see about my loan app from SLM. Westwind is expensive compared to other 61 schools and I would not be able to afford their 61 program out of pocket (Unless I get a really good paying job). So if there is anyone who has the 411 on Westwind just in case I get approved for the loan, if not any other options. I'm not sure what other airports are nearby Deer Valley.

Look up other threads about financing. I suggest from personal experience you go elsewhere for a loan because you will get a better rate. Scottsdale is closest but no career flight school based out of there. Others are sort of a drive. If you do the Westwind program you get to come down to ASU and hop into the altitude chamber which is fun. Scandinavian13 works at DVT and knows the area.

Michael95U · January 26th, 2009, 21:38

Moderators:

Can we move this to a different section as it does not really involve CPS?

Thanks!

Michael

TUCRACEMAN · April 21st, 2009, 16:11

Get my $0.02 in here a little late but Sonoran Wings is a great place to train.
~D

mjmuel0 · July 3rd, 2009, 20:16

Air safety closed.

sdfcvoh · July 18th, 2009, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by TUCRACEMAN

Get my $0.02 in here a little late but Sonoran Wings is a great place to train.
~D

I'll ditto that.....

Michael95U · July 19th, 2009, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdfcvoh

I'll ditto that.....

Ok, seriously? Did anyone notice this is in the Career Pilot School forum?

juxtapilot · July 19th, 2009, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael95U

Ok, seriously? Did anyone notice this is in the Career Pilot School forum?

I did... wondering why it still hasn't been moved...

SteveC · July 19th, 2009, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael95U

Ok, seriously? Did anyone notice this is in the Career Pilot School forum?

Well, when you report the post someone actually will notice. Until then it's a crap shoot since we don't have time (or the inclination) to read EVERY thing.

Here's the button, it's on every post in the forum:

Thanks to juxtapilot for reporting it so it could be moved.

January 25th, 2009, 17:49	#1
mission_aviation Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 219	Wanting to train in PHX Hey fellas, I'm going to be moving to PHX in May, I'm looking to restart my training from PPL-CFII and more. Anyone have any recommendations on the schools/FBOS in that area. I submitted an financial aid app for SLM through Westwind, but I won't know the results until 1/26. If I don't qualify, I'm just going to have to do the 61 route and use whats left from G.I Bill after paying tuition to ERAU. I've taken some advice from some of you who recommended that I work for "The Man" for a bit to pay out-of-pocket and ow nothing for training. I'm currently working as a dispatcher, but I'm not going to make enough to pay the bills and pay for training if I don't get the loan approved from Sallie Mae. So I'm looking for a non-airline job in the area (i.e. Financial Services Advisor). I'm hoping not to get too comfortable with a higher paycheck due to the ridiculous starting wages for regionals. My wife is looking to get into Nursing school as well so she can be my sugar mama until regional pay gets better as time goes on. Anyways, any info would be great and do tell any experiences at Westwind if you went there. P.S. I haven't seen any info on Westwind in other threads, but anyone knows one do tell. Thanks mission

January 25th, 2009, 18:15	#2
KC Jake Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 521	Re: Wanting to train in PHX Career Pilot School is in Kansas City, MO. It appears you got the wrong thread. __________________ When Chuck Norris taxies onto the runway, landing traffic is told to hold short. Commercial Pilot - ASEL, AMEL, Instrument, CFI, CFII

January 25th, 2009, 19:53	#3
RWH1986 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 485	Re: Wanting to train in PHX There are several schools here in the valley. Pan Am, Westwind, Sabena, ATP, Air Safety. Those are the career schools and each airport has several 61 schools. What airport will you be living closest to? It wont be worth it if you have to drive all the way across the valley to go to flight school. __________________

January 25th, 2009, 22:20	#4
sdfcvoh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,357	Re: Wanting to train in PHX Don't count out Tucson either. Sonoran Wings is 141, VA, and also has a Dispatch School. You might be able to find some work on the side here, too, with your Dispatch experience. PM me if I can get any more info to you. Tucson is a bit cooler than PHX too . __________________ "More interesting than the XX man."

January 26th, 2009, 21:38	#9
Michael95U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Prairie Village, Kansas Posts: 808	Re: Wanting to train in PHX Moderators: Can we move this to a different section as it does not really involve CPS? Thanks! Michael __________________ http://siegelstudios.smugmug.com/gal...43402487_Ag7FN

April 21st, 2009, 16:11	#10
TUCRACEMAN Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KTUS Posts: 131	Re: Wanting to train in PHX Get my $0.02 in here a little late but Sonoran Wings is a great place to train. ~D

July 3rd, 2009, 20:16	#11
mjmuel0 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 20	Re: Wanting to train in PHX Air safety closed.

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