Originally Posted by
Alisito
So good afternoon captains, FO and other pilots. Well I've created a thread earlier about a college degree but now it's different. Ok I currently have one more year left of high school and I have to make a clear decision and not be all over the place since I've dropped the ERAU choice due to the amount of debt I'll be left with. I've been dreaming about becoming an airline pilot since phhhhh I was a little kid, I have 0 flight experience except for the scholarship I won to attend ERAU summer program where I flew a c172 twice and in a sim. Ok now comes the real question so I live in FLORIDA and an airline pilot told me to go to
faapilottraining/ pilot training center which is at Miami.
But I'm thinking about Trax air here at Orlando. Does anyone know which one is cheaper and better if any of you have experience or have done research.
And I'm wondering were to get my online bachelors in Aeronautical science better at Erau worldwide,or UVU online while taking flight school.
Another q - is it a good plan to do the degree and flight school ate the same time? And let's say I finish flight school first I'm a able to complete my degree while at a regional if I don't finish it at the same time as flight school? since I'll need the degree of a major.
Thanks to all a lot. Sorry I asked so many questions and you all may be thinking ''damn do your research'' lmao and I have its that the more research the more confused I get lol. Thanks
I would say your plan sounds just fine to me. Just remember no matter what you need your degree. I would recommend you finish your degree before you apply to even the contract airlines. Think about it this way. What happens if the economy tanks and you're sitting right seat in an RJ? Furloughs come and you're on the street with no degree and all you have are ratings that are useless since nobody is hiring. Either way, if I were in your shoes I would start flight training immediately after graduating high school. Just try to do it without taking on enormous amounts of debt(preferably no debt at all). In your situation, if you are motivated enough the online college path makes sense since it will leave more time to focus on your flight training. Remember you won't be able to even take your ATP tests until you are 21 so that is a few years down the road. For now focus on getting your degree and finishing your ratings. Don't rush any of it and enjoy it while you can.
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