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Old 09-20-2016, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PilotValley View Post
OU huh? Never heard much of them having an aviation department! Looks like I'm going to have to do some research! Did you go through the program?
Yes I did. Oklahoma itself has quite a few aviation schools. OU, Ok State, Spartan, and Southeastern Ok State Univ all have strong aviation programs.
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Old 09-27-2016, 11:04 PM
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Don't go to college unless you are also planning on becoming a mechanic. If you're not going to become a mechanic, then get a more diverse (and less expensive) degree elsewhere. And you should do it online, while you are already employed as a pilot.
This could be the worst advice I've ever seen. The stigma associated with getting an aviation degree is absolute BS IMO. If airlines is your goal, go to a 141 flight program, get your degree, start time building to get to r-atp mins. 2-3 year process start to finish if you work hard. Don't skimp on cost either if the GI bill is covering most of it. Pick a quality program with a proven record.

Or get an online mechanic degree...?
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Old 09-28-2016, 04:40 AM
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@PilotValley: the problem with soliciting advice on an internet forum is that one doesn't know anything about the experiences and backgrounds of the people offering advice. And since the responses to your question have resulted in a range of opinions - some which may align with your instincts, some which may not - how can you decide which advice to follow? You are trying to make an important decision that will have a big impact on your finances, your family, and your options in life: thirty years from now do you want to look back and say "I followed the advice from anonymous people on a pilot forum, and look where it got me"?

In your circle of friends and acquaintances are there any people who are thoughtful, wise, and experienced? Could you discuss your ideas with them? Could they help you evaluate the advice you have received here? When they give you advice you will have context that will allow you to gage its relevancy and value. Anonymous internet advice lacks that context, and therefore might not be appropriate for you.

I hope you find college and an aviation career satisfying. Both have been very rewarding for me, and I hope the same will be true for you, too.
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Old 09-28-2016, 08:09 AM
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Check out Western Michigan, they are great if you are looking to go the airline route! Plus you can easily qualify for in-state tuition after the first year. Fly the Cirrus SR-20 with the Avidyne R9 glass cockpit. Really well organized flight school and program.
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Old 09-28-2016, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Cajun11 View Post
This could be the worst advice I've ever seen.
Let me refer you to this
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Old 09-28-2016, 05:31 PM
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Let me refer you to this
Let me refer you to the fact that you have 250tt and are begging for career advice on another thread. You should refrain from giving out and of your own.
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