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SkyWest Todd · 06-03-2008

Hey Mike,
The main program for ATP is the Career Pilot Program where it will take you from a PVT to a CFI, MEI, CFII. As you know, the prerequisite for that program is to have your PVT, 85 hours and I think it's 25 hrs X-country.
I wouldn't waste the time or money getting your Single Engine Instrument rating. You'll want to call the 800 number but I'm pretty sure there won't be any reduced costs for already having your instrument rating in a single engine. All of the ratings and flights are orchestrated so that you will have the minimum requirements for the next rating.... ie. The hours you gain in your multi instrument rating will count toward your total multi time to obtain your multi commercial rating.
My family didn't move to PHX. Your housing will be included in the cost of the training. The apartments are typically two bedroom and two to a room. You typically won't all be there at the same time.
I wouldn't believe everthing you read in the forums about any specific training location. I'm not sure what you heard but you can find good and bad anywhere you look, especially if you're looking for it, if you know what I mean.?.
If you go into the program with an open mind and good learning attitude, it will all come together. It's a lot of information in a short amount of time but it works.
It sounds like you found a good PVT instructor. He sounds like one of those instructors that will work you hard and you'll learn a lot. I would get your PVT and take your written test for your Instrument rating. Either get your 85 hours locally or you can purchase a time building package at ATP to get you up to 85 hours prior to begining your Career Pilot Training. Those time building packages will be a great intro to instrument flight. You will go on cross countries on an IFR flight plan.
I'm not sure what the hiring status is at SKW, I know they have been hiring into the Bro and have heard they are going to begin again for the jet but haven't heard anything official.
When will you begin your training for your PVT?
Talk to you later, Todd

06-03-2008	#6 (permalink)
SkyWest Todd Pilot Career Coach Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 43	Hey Mike, The main program for ATP is the Career Pilot Program where it will take you from a PVT to a CFI, MEI, CFII. As you know, the prerequisite for that program is to have your PVT, 85 hours and I think it's 25 hrs X-country. I wouldn't waste the time or money getting your Single Engine Instrument rating. You'll want to call the 800 number but I'm pretty sure there won't be any reduced costs for already having your instrument rating in a single engine. All of the ratings and flights are orchestrated so that you will have the minimum requirements for the next rating.... ie. The hours you gain in your multi instrument rating will count toward your total multi time to obtain your multi commercial rating. My family didn't move to PHX. Your housing will be included in the cost of the training. The apartments are typically two bedroom and two to a room. You typically won't all be there at the same time. I wouldn't believe everthing you read in the forums about any specific training location. I'm not sure what you heard but you can find good and bad anywhere you look, especially if you're looking for it, if you know what I mean.?. If you go into the program with an open mind and good learning attitude, it will all come together. It's a lot of information in a short amount of time but it works. It sounds like you found a good PVT instructor. He sounds like one of those instructors that will work you hard and you'll learn a lot. I would get your PVT and take your written test for your Instrument rating. Either get your 85 hours locally or you can purchase a time building package at ATP to get you up to 85 hours prior to begining your Career Pilot Training. Those time building packages will be a great intro to instrument flight. You will go on cross countries on an IFR flight plan. I'm not sure what the hiring status is at SKW, I know they have been hiring into the Bro and have heard they are going to begin again for the jet but haven't heard anything official. When will you begin your training for your PVT? Talk to you later, Todd __________________ *Half of what I've learned in life, came from half of my mistakes...*