So, Republic Airlines is now in cahoots with a flight school for an ab initio of sorts ? The standard path: get tickets, instruct, go to affiliated regional ?
Not sure if Republic bought the school or just has a deal with them:
"A position as a pilot with Republic Airline will be available for all our graduates."
https://flywithlift.com/benefits/?type=5
https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/new...-230910-1.html
“The
50 aircraft order represents the largest order for piston training aircraft by any U.S. based airline in history. Initial deliveries for the new fleet of Diamond Aircraft will begin in 2018, with the majority of deliveries in 2019.”
http://aviationtribune.com/training/...da42-vi-fleet/