Bud...A few years back I looked into going to an academy to get my ratings done on a fast track plan....I ended up doing it the traditional way at my local FBO, and couldnt be happier...From internet research, and first hand conversations with "students" who attended some of these academys, I concluded that for the most part there is no fixed price, and the training is half ***...I wouldnt trust the 44k or whatever rate they are telling you unless you get it in writting...Otherwise it will more than likely end up to be around 50 or 60 grand for something you could have done for half the price at a ma and pa flight school with argueabally significantally better training...And the whole 9 months PPL to right seat in an ERJ is a load of BS...The only thing these academys can gurantee you is an interview...Even if you were to get a right seat job do you know how much guys make flying for the regionals? About 18-20k...Realistically can you afford to live off this salary, and pay your key loan back in a timely manner before interest accumulate beyond control?
The only academy that I have heard good reviews on (price/flight training) was ATP...
I think you should check out the forums at
http://www.jetcareers.comThe bottom 8 or so forums are dedicated to the individual academys, and it is a great resource I think you MUST look at before committing all this money...
goodluck
