Hey Terry,
Thanks for the intro--it was beginning to feel kinda lonely around here! Welcome to the forums!
As a current ASA employee, I'm sure you are already quite familiar with the inner workings of a regional airline. I'm also sure that over the course of your almost three years with the company, you've been witness to both the highs and lows of such an operation. While I personally have never worked the gate or the ramp at ASA, I am rather confident that, if you're still interested in the industry, you'll love being in the cockpit!
The hard part is done. You've done your homework and decided that ATP fits your needs. Assuming you live in Gainesville (yes, I've been there, however, being a UGA graduate, I'm not a fan of the place!), ATP's Jacksonville location sounds like your best bet. JAX also is home to ATP's headquarters, chief pilot, and in-house examiner. These are all things that will make your experience there both stressful and rewarding.
Since you already have a little time "behind the wheel," you'll have a bit of head start. I'm not saying that you'll be able to take it easy the first few weeks, but you'll have an idea of what to expect prior to your first flight lesson. ATP's program is going to be faster and more intense than anything you've ever experienced so a few hours under your belt will be good.
My initial advice to you: prepare as much as you possibly can before your start date in October. What do I mean by this? Get the private written test out of the way if you haven't already done so. Read through the text books and other materials sent to you before your first day of ground. The key to success in this and other ATP programs is being one step ahead at all times.
PLEASE, feel free to post any specific questions regarding your training, ASA, the industry, etc. Thanks again for the post! Talk to you soon!
>ML
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