trying to decide between mesa, airsafety or delta

[xavier0002]

Hello:

I am trying to decide which school/academy would be a better choice for me. Basically, which one would give me a relatively better shot at working for the airlines.

I already have a BFA degree on Design and Technology, so a 4 year college is out the question, leaving me 3 choices: a 2 year program with an associated degree like the one offered by Mesa, an academy /fast track or a local FBO

A local FBO probably wouldn't be the choice for me, since I don't have that much cash and would rely on loans to pay for the training, plus I would like to do it in the shortest possible time.

Therefore I am considering as my first choices

FlightSafety Academy (http://www.flightsafetyacademy.com/main/index.php)

Mesa Pilot development (http://www.flightcareers.com/adegree.htm)

Delta Connection Academy (http://www.deltaconnectionacademy.com/html/home.html)

Pam Am Academy (http://www.panamacademy.com/career.asp)

Which of the above schools would be the best choice to get an airline pilot's position? Or, if there is a better alternative, please inform me

[USMCmech]

I had no real complaints about FSI.

The program was excellent, with a great ground school, good instructors, and great airplanes. Vero Beach wasn't exactly the most happening place, but it was OK. I now wish I hadden't paid so much to go there, but I knew that going in so it wasn't a suprise.

From what I saw, Pan Am was a pretty good school.

I wasn't really impressed with what I saw at DCA.

I never visited nesa.


My one piece of advice is don't judge a school by their rosey promises of how easily they will get you a job. Most of these don't come true, or have plenty of hurdles you must jump through. Go the the best school you can afford, and then be prepared to work your butt off as you pay your dues.

[TheWife]

I replied in the other forum, but I'll recap here-our choice if we were going to do over would have been Flight Safety.

[xavier0002]

thank you guys for the help

[ananoman]

One thing you should know about FSI is they will not promise you anything. Other schools have alot of marketing hype, but FSI will only guarantee good training. Beyond that it is up to you. If you are hired as an instructor, it is a good place to work. If you are not hired, there are alot of other places that are willing to hire FSI trained instructors. So far, none of my former students have gotten hired at FSI. Most didn't even try due to the waiting list at the time (this is less of a consideration now). All have obtained good jobs as instructors at other schools. FSI does have career placement that will help instructors and former students get interviews.

FSI also does not give discounts for paying up front, and will not keep your money for 60 days or charge you a penalty if you decide to leave.

I would encourage you to visit any schools you are considering prior to making the decision. It cost some money and time, but given what you will be spending it is a good investment.

[USMCmech]

It looks like hurricane francis may decide this for you. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[xavier0002]

thanks for the help guys.

One more question. what have your guys heard about ARI BEN AVIATOR and AMERICAN FLYERS...could they be a better choice(price/training wise)...

otherwise it seems like flight safety or mesa would be the choice

[Snow]

Goto FlightSafety, you'll thank me later.