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August 6, 2009 from John Cortez

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From: John Cortez [mailto:---@msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 4:47 AM
To: Jim Koziarski
Subject: Thank You ATP! - Ameriflight Interview Results

 
Mr. Koziarski-

I would like to update you about my Ameriflight interview on July
15th, 2009.  The interview was held at ATP Phoenix and I am proud
to say that I have been granted a conditional offer of employment
for a Captain position with Ameriflight pending successful
completion of training.  I received confirmation this week for a
September 21st start date, and am looking forward to the next
stage of my professional pilot career.

My experience with ATP both as a former student and current
instructor has outright fully prepared me for the next level in
my pilot career.  With that being said, I need to give special
thanks to everyone at ATP who has helped me achieve this goal.  I
chose ATP as the #1 choice in fulfilling my pilot career goals
because of the extensive research into the programs offered here,
as well as visiting and talking with current students and
instructors at the ATP PHX location at the time.  After touring 3
other similar flight training academies prior to ATP, I honestly
was not sure on what school to choose because there was not one
that really stood out as a solid choice.

I toured the PHX location a little over 2 years ago and was
thoroughly convinced that the structure and culture that
existed at ATP was the way I wanted to proceed.  This was
instilled by the dynamic and professional demeanor of the current
Training Center Manager, Dave Tatone.  I was highly impressed
with what was presented that I enrolled that very same day.  
Mr. Tatone was honest and straight forward with me, and
didn't sound like a "salesman" pitching the perfection of what
the company would offer, unlike the other academies that I
visited that made me feel that I was just another sales
opportunity.  I was able to realize, myself, that the ATP program
was the right choice for me.  I owe a great deal of thanks to
Dave, as I believe that I would not be at the experience and
competency level that I am now as a professional pilot if I had
not made the choice to attend ATP.  His guidance and mentorship
throughout my ATP experience allowed me to aspire to become a
better pilot because, as pilots, we are always learning.  I began
the Fast Track Private Pilot Program on October 1st, 2007 and
completed the Airline Career Pilot Program in Mid March 2008. 
Throughout my days as a student, Dave and his exemplary staff of
top notch instructors educated and challenged me to perform and
excel towards higher standards.

After a tough, long, but very successful 6 months of training, I
was immediately offered a position to join the ATP Team of
instructors.  I did not think twice on accepting this offer as I
wanted to "repay" what I learned and received as a student from
my previous instructors.  The extreme dedication of all of ATP's
Instructors is what makes this school stand out positively in the
aviation industry and ultimately makes this program such a
success.  You will not find any other flight school with
extremely motivated and competent instructors that are willing
and able to work with you everyday, all day, if needed, with 100%
commitment to your success!  This is what Dave and ATP Management
instill in the capabilities and mindsets of all of their
instructors.  I am honored to say that I have instructed at ATP
for almost a year and half and I do not regret my decision to
work for ATP post training.  I was born and raised in Chicago, IL
and I had the privilege to teach at 3 different ATP locations
(PHX, VGT, and SAC) that are very challenging as far as the
amount of vertical shift in terrain that would not be capable in
the midwest, as well as many other memorable training and flying
experiences.  The quality of instruction at ATP far surpassed my
expectations, and this can be said because 3 of the 4 instructors
I had as a student are still instructing for ATP! I gained a
remarkable amount of experience working with students and
instructors who have the same passion as I for attaining an
aviation career.  I learned something new almost everyday, and
this mentality has prepared me to take on the rigorous and highly
challenging career as a "freight dog" flying single pilot IFR
flights for the largest Part 135 cargo airline, Ameriflight.  I
started training at ATP with 6 hours in my logbook with a student
pilot certificate, and less then 2 years later I am proud to say
that I have attained ATP Pilot Certificate minimums and
proficiency  all with ATP.  I am currently preparing to take my
ATP Multi-Engine Checkride prior to my start at Ameriflight.

To all the current and future students and newly hired ATP
instructors, I would like to say that you all are in the right
place.  Always have a positive attitude and know that it is the
perfect time to start building experience in this highly
demanding, yet cyclical aviation environment.  Everything always
turns around.  We can all achieve our aviation goals, in due
time, no matter how tough the industry gets.  Keep your heads up
and your opportunity will come, and ATP is a great way to get to
that rewarding career as a true professional pilot.

Thank you to all ATP ADMIN, Dispatch, and all the flight
instructors I had the opportunity to work with.  And all of the
students I have had the opportunity to train and watch progress
successfully in your aviation education.  It is the greatest
experience by far to see your students reach their goals, and to
think that I was one of them just under 2 years ago is amazing,
all because of Airline Transport Professionals.  I look forward
to working with you somewhere down the road in the future and
wish everyone only the best.

Sincerely,

John B. Cortez
ATP Flight Instructor
Ameriflight Captain New-Hire Candidate

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