PanAm v Aersostar Miami
 

G'day folks. I was wondering of anyone has recently utilized the services of either PanAm or Aerostar in Miami for an A320 endorsement.

I would be coming from Australia and looking for a good operator to completely endo with. I would have a limited time there (4-5 weeks) so I am looking for somewhere that has minimum disruptions.

I have done a search on this topic but haven't found anything recent.

Also if anyone has recommendations for a different provider please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Hi,
Excuse me for asking, but I'm new, both to jet aviation and Pacific area: aren't there any TRTO for A320 rating in Australia/ NZ ?

PanAm v Aersostar Miami
 

Yes there are but it's 3 times the price unfortunately.

A320 rating
 

Hi,

Exactly in same boat as you.

I need A320 for oz company.

It's like dragging teeth out of some of these training organisations to get the required info.


I have narrowed it down to 2 companies.

Aerostar and flight training international.

Issue with aerostar, fixed dates,not really going to work for me. Accurate information not forth coming.

I have been emailing FTI, and although information has been at times contradictory, it's been forth coming.

FTI are flexible, easier to get to from Oz (Denver)12 day course, which includes 4 days of ground school. I like CBT but nothing replaces a human to answer q's.
Their course foot print I sent to CASA has been approved, as they are a part 142 Operator.
You need to get the TSA approval happening. It's a horses ar$e.

I'm looking to start around the 12 Oct.

Panam, not a good reputation I'm told.

Pm me if you are interested.

Stay away from Aerostar and go with flight international you will be better off. Aerostar should not even be operating period fly by night.

What about Aerosim ?

I have done recurrent with panam four times and flight intl twice, they were both good ok. You are going to get your money's worth with either one take your pick. I did one recurrent with Aerostar and it was a night mare and rip off. They used old manuals from panam just ole cutting and pasting etc. I spent more studying with my sim partner testing him up to speed as Aerostar was just a flat line for instruction.
I have no respect for an outfit that steals sensitive info from another company and runs a cheap ass outfit. It lowers the standards in this industry.
I know an initial student would struggle and come out weaker in the end there after what I saw.

Just be careful, especially when it comes to CASA (Australia) recognising the FAA endorsement. Many a pilot has gone down this road only to find that CASA won't accept the endorsement in Australia because of the type of training done in the US - it leaves a very big hole in the hip pocket (and a nice donation to the training organisation).

Not to mention the Australian Operators will most likely require you to have the training done at home rather than abroad (It's a cheap but effective quality assurance system).

Good luck

Fuel-Off :ok:

PanAm v Aersostar Miami
 

Thanks Fuell-off. I've checked with CASA and they approved the course.

Texanpilot any updates on the course?

Hi there,

Does anyone have a current email address for US Airways Contract Training? I can't seem to find one online only phone numbers.

Cheers