Originally Posted by
cws1028
Wanna put in a plug for Utah State. Quite often overlooked, but one of the best programs in the country, especially with the CRJ senior capstone class taught by a former Delta 737 captain and instructor. Plus theres a few agreements in the works that will give USU grads a huge advantage over other schools. I can't mention on here until they are official, but once they are, I'll let everyone know.
Hahah this is hilarious! Feel like I'm listening to a White House Press Conference. What are you a recruiter?
First things first, if you are looking for a real college experience don't go to Utah State - for obvious reasons.
Second, this CRJ Capstone exists of you paying more so that you can read CRJ books, play around in the CRJ sim, and take a class on the systems. But you are not getting type cert.
SO when you get hired by an airline and you tell them you "took the CRJ Capstone" at USU, they say, "So...?" You will have to go through the same classes that everyone else has to. It's a waste of money.
ALSO, half the professors at these universities are washed up Airline pilot's (Notice he said FORMER Delta 737 pilot) that have NO idea about what is going on in the industry these days. They are there to make a few extra bucks and crack some jokes (pretty funny jokes though). If you want to hear about the "good ol' days" then these classes are fun. If you actually care about your education, they suck.
Save your money, go to a college that suites your personality and other interests. Get an engineering degree, business, law, or basket weaving degree, and fly on the side.
If you don't believe me - which you probably don't. I just came from a University with a prominent flight program. I transferred to another University because the education I was getting there was a joke - and over priced. I am learning more at the FBO that I train at.
PM me with any questions.