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Complaint Review: Ripoff Report | The Airline Academy TRUSTED BUSINESS | Ripoff Report Verified™ …businesses you can trust. The Airline Academy has been recognized as one of the finest aviation training facilities in the world. The Airline Academy trains at the Daytona Beach International Airport by carefully selected instructors. The Airline Academy focuses on the students and provides the most comprehensive training available. - Daytona Beach Florida

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  • The Airline Academy TRUSTED BUSINESS | Ripoff Report Verified™ …businesses you can trust. The Airline Academy has been recognized as one of the finest aviation training facilities in the world. The Airline Academy trains at the Daytona Beach International Airport by carefully selected instructors. The Airline Academy focuses on the students and provides the most comprehensive training available. 726 N Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach, Florida USA

The Airline Academy Verified TRUSTED BUSINESS REVIEW: Customer Satisfaction Commitment: The Airline Academy is recognized by Ripoff Report Consumer Advocacy Program as a safe and secure education service.


*UPDATE: Recognized by Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Program as a safe business service The Airline Academy pledges to always resolve any issues: feel safe, confident & secure when doing business with The Airline Academy recognized by Ripoff Report Verifiedâ„¢ as a safe business service.

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REVIEW UPDATE: June 6, 2018: The Airline Academy remains committed to increased customer satisfaction and has improved their business practices over the years to better serve their customers. The Airline Academy is truly dedicated to making sure their customers are satisfied and that any complaints which do arise are addressed promptly and fairly.

To date, The Airline Academy has made good faith efforts to resolve all complaints reported on Ripoff Report. Based on our experience, the member business has proven to be among the top members of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program as a Verified Safe Business™.

Over time and since becoming a member, The Airline Academy has remained actively engaged and improving the way they address customer service complaints. As an active and current member of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program we are happy to report that now more than ever The Airline Academy remains committed to improving customer satisfaction.

Remember, no company or individual can ever satisfy 100% of the people 100% of the time. There are no products or services that will always be perfect for everyone and even the best companies will receive complaints from time to time. However, by participating in the Corporate Advocacy Program, the member business has made a commitment to working with its customers to resolve complaints quickly and fairly whenever possible.

Please keep in mind that as a consumer you have some responsibilities as well. Success has many definitions that based on your past experiences, current situation and your perceived expectations. Success with any product or service is always based on the proper application and understanding. The fastest car will not run if you never turn the engine on. Look at how you used the product or service that was provided in relation with the instructions that you received. The Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program will help you get your voice heard but please be prepared with documentation and fair representation of your concern, also have an idea of how the company can fix your concern. Can they offer additional services, extend warranties, offer a fair refund or just get you talking with someone that can help. ..let them know and let us know!

*Any consumer not receiving satisfaction from a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program should email us at editor@ripoffreport.com.

Ripoff Report Verified™ REVIEW.

EDitor's UPDATE: Positive rating and recognition has been given to The Airline Academy for its full commitment to quality customer service..

Ripoff Report's discussions with The Airline Academy have uncovered an ongoing dedication by the company to total client satisfaction. This means that clients can expect that the company will work towards finding a mutually satisfactory resolution to any concerns. The Airline Academy listens carefully to client concerns and sees them as an opportunity to learn from past mistakes and become more efficient as a company in the services offered and the support for those services..

The Airline Academy was founded to meet the hiring needs of the airline industry. Competition for airline positions is extremely fierce. Only 5% of applicants are granted interviews. The FAA requires every airline to train their own employees on their own equipment. Approximately 30% of those who enter an airlines' in-house training with no prior experience will be released. Airline Academy graduates have a 99% in-house training success rate. Airline recruiters are eager to hire our graduates and have been doing so since 1995..

The Airline Academy is Ripoff Report Verified
Ripoff Report Verified™ .. part of Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program.A program that benefits the consumer, assures them of complete satisfaction and confidence when doing business with a member business..



The information provided in this report below is based on comments made by Bill Stephens during an onsite inspection held by a third party verification company with no biases towards The Airline Academy..

The Airline Academy began its career as a FA certified pilot training school and has evolved into a training program for individuals interested in service careers within the airline industry. Bill Stephens stated the following about his company, "95% of the people that apply to the airlines will not be interviewed and hired. 100% of The Airline Academy graduates jump to the front of those 95%. They all get interviews before they graduate. The vision was to give our students a competitive edge number one with the interview, number two the competitive edge to pass the interview and be hired." .

Leads for The Airline Academy are primarily obtained through word of mouth, and Internet driven marketing. Once a potential student has expressed interest in their services they must first pass the basic requirements of the airline industry, "our initial contact with an applicant is by telephone to screen them through their basic qualifications." These include high school diploma, no drug convictions, and no felony's. Once they have passed these qualifications they are advised of the type of salaries, positions, benefits, and working conditions of airline industry positions. .



CUSTOMER CARE & COMPLAINT RESOLUTION – THE AIRLINE ACADEMY .

During the onsite interview Mr. Stephens was asked to describe a situation where a client was not satisfied with the level of service they received. Mr. Stephens stated, "that's a challenge because most of them are very satisfied. We have enrolled over 14,000 students since our inception 21 years ago, and the few complaints we get are students that don't show up." Often times potential students will state that the program is not needed because every airline trains their own employees. However, they don't fully understand the benefits that the programs offers in the competitive field of airline service. .

When asked to comment on complaints posted on Ripoff Report's website Mr. Stephens explained that the complaints were posted by a student who claims they never received any amount of flight attendant training while attending their program. However, "we have photos of this student in the Jet Blue pool receiving emergency exit flight attendant training." Mr. Stephens believes all comments to be false and adds, "we are very concise in what we do." .

When asked what type of changes they have made to honor their commitment to make things right with the consumer per the request of Ripoff Report, Mr. Stephens explained that they originally housed students in a retro style hotel located on the beach. Students expressed that they wanted a more modern setting. In order to comply with the students requests they are now housed at the Homewood Suites which has a more modern feel, as well as excellent reviews. .

The Airline Academy is proud to be a part of Ripoff Reports Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program, "knowing a company and trusting a company are very essential in today’s Internet business. The Airline Academy holds, and has held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for 21 years. I believe as it’s been explained to me the principle that the Ripoff Report wants to accomplish are identical to those of the Better Business Bureau…the standards that the Ripoff Report has indicated that they want to achieve is that we will work with all of our customers to resolve their complaint. We’ve been doing that for 21 years. I think simply adding another arrow on your quiver by having the Ripoff Report as a verified trusted business I think that just adds more to our credibility." .



STATEMENTS FROM THE AIRLINE ACADEMY .

" The Airline Academy has a rich history and strong set of credentials. We have placed graduates with 66 airlines. In addition to our Flight Attendant / Airline Customer Service Program and the Accelerated Flight Attendant course, we offer Private Pilot and Aircraft Dispatcher training. These latter two programs are closely governed by the Federal Aviation Administration and culminate in licensure. Naturally, the FAA would not have approved us a training provider were we not competent, reputable, and completely on the up-and-up. Every class we have airline recruiters come to our Daytona Airport campus to hire directly from each graduating class, with a confirmed placement rate of 85%..

All applications submitted to The Airline Academy are screened prior to enrollment to determine their eligibility to interview and be hired by an airline. We will not knowingly admit an applicant that we feel does not meet industry standards..

Our goal is to prepare each graduate with the competitive edge to 1) Obtain an interview 2) Be hired 3) Pass the airlines in-house training, and 4) Obtain upward mobility..

Our curriculum and training methods are frequently updated with input from members of our distinguished airline advisory board..

We feel our training does indeed make a difference as airline recruiters visit each class to conduct interviews. 66 Airlines have hired our graduates! .

The Airline Academy 's · 20 years of continuous operation at the Daytona Beach International Airport.

SABRE training contracted through American Airlines. · Flight Attendant training contracted through JetBlue University. · A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau. · 85% confirmed placement rate with an airline. The Airline Academy takes employee satisfaction seriously as well. .

Ripoff Report was pleased to learn that The Airline Academy 's past and current approach to business is focused on its pledge to total commitment towards client and employee satisfaction.



STATED IMPROVEMENTS FROM THE AIRLINE ACADEMY.

The Airline Academy recognizes that complaints posted on Ripoff Report (whether true or not) are issues that need to be addressed, not ignored. If handled correctly, complaints can be valuable learning opportunities. With the feedback generated by Ripoff Report's review, The Airline Academy has made organizational changes allowing its clients and employees a more streamlined approach to problem resolution and a commitment to a great client experience..

In summary, after our review, Ripoff Report is convinced that The Airline Academy is committed to quality delivery of services resulting in total client satisfaction









How does a business get Ripoff Report Verified™

The member business allows Ripoff report to email everyone from the past. Those who respond to Ripoff report with a valid complaint must be take care of.. they have made a commitment that if anyone contacts Ripoff Report in the future, they will make things right within 14 days. The member business must err on the side of their customers. Otherwise the member business is off the program.

Ripoff Report has determined that The Airline Academy meets Ripoff Report Verified™ standards which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. Members of the Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction program do pay a fee for our on-site review, 24 hour monitoring and for support with customers to resolve any disagreements.

Ripoff Report sends a 3rd party service to do an onsite inspection of the new member business. The on-site inspection / review does not mean that the products or services offered by the business have been evaluated or endorsed by Ripoff Report, and has not made a determination as to the business' product quality or competency in performing services. We can verify, that Ripoff Report went to the business, verified their business or “work from home business”, there for, if a customer in the future does not get treated correctly, Ripoff Report can get the problem resolved. If not, and the customers is right, the member business will be taken off the Corporate Advocacy Program.

Remember, Ripoff Report emailed every customer from the past that filed a complaint to make sure the member business made things right with customers from the past. Again, to err on the side of their customer, those from the past and those in the future.

Read more about why consumers should feel confident when doing business with a member of Ripoff Report's Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program. Yes, it’s a long name for a program that does a lot for both consumers and businesses alike.

Read about Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation & Customer Satisfaction Program, a program that benefits the consumer, assures them of complete satisfaction and confidence when doing business with a member business. This program works.

As a matter of policy, when a business becomes a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program they agree to allow Ripoff Report to contact every client who filed a complaint so they can make things right with them. In order to confirm that the complaints were resolved, Ripoff Report is copied on all responses so we can insure that the member business did right by their customer.

NOW TO THE ORIGINAL REPORT THAT WAS FILED

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The Airline Academy Daytona Beach Florida

 I attended the airline academy with class 9A. I had a lot of bad experience. When the recruiter came to my house the first time. To tell me about what the Airline Academy had to offer. Everything she explained  was amazing until I seen it with my own eyes. She told me that there were limited space for student that if I didn't sign up at that moment I will have wait. She told me that the hotel rooms were nice and clean which they weren't. All the books that the airline academy send us to study were made from cheap material. I knew inside of me this school was a scam. I went to the Web and Google the school and all I can read was bad reviews of this school. The airline academy training was not like they say it was.I felt like I over paid for a training that was not worth even a penny. I had to pay for the hotel which were one of the worst room I ever stayed at. I payed everything cash. I always felt that there was something that was not being run right in the airline academy. After I thought about it I already made like 5 payments and I was already in the boat. If I would stop paying I would lost all my money. So I kept paying the tuition but with a big thought in my mind if this is a scam or not good. This is some of my experience that I had will attending there. All I want is to get all my money back from the airline academy and sued them for mistreating my humans rights, scam, running a school that was not legal. I want the owners to go to jail and the instructor and pay for all the harm they did to every single student. That believe in them and were trying to become a better person the right way.

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