I'm planning on becoming a commercial pilot. I want to gain employment with a regional ASAP. I'm considering an accelerated flight school like ATP. Pro's are it's quick but cons are sub par instruction from new pilots. I'm also wondering if you even need to spend the extra cash for instructor ratings as the regionals are hiring with such low minimums (wouldn't need to build much time). Does the airline really care if I train locally with a FBO? Do they care if I have an instructor rating? Pro's and con's of each from any pilots.

To answer your question from a non-bias position John. B is right in many ways. Military pilots are better trained than any FBO or Part 141 flight school. Its not how fast you can take the written tests or fly off the required hours, but what you actually gained in knowledge and experience.

Military training goes over and over until it is a natural response and yes military training takes much longer.

Many FBO/141 schools are a puppy schools pushing as many students through to make a buck. I have seen this over and over. Think about this the passing grade is 70% the minimum standard for the FAA or (C) average. Would you want the C-average heart surgeon to operate on you, I think not. So why would you want a C-average pilot flying commercial aircraft. Insurance companies are looking at this as well and most airline policies are not to hire the C-average pilot sorry to say.

I as a passenger I would want a captain that is trained and qualified with lots of take off and landings as possible under their belt maybe a (A) average captain and not a puppy school trained captain (C). The airlines that are hiring are also looking at this. They do not care what school you came from, but what knowledge and experience did you obtain coming out of the school.

How can a pilot learn experience form an accelerated program? Experience comes with time and training. I would suggest you slow down and learn as much as you can from us old grayed haired guys who have much knowledge to pass on to younger students if they will sit and learn. Aviation is not something to rush.

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