Originally Posted by
vincelam1998
So I just started college, and I'm not 100% sure of what exactly the steps are to become an major airline pilot. At this moment, I will be working towards getting a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science/Computer Science and Engineering. After I acquire the degree, what is the next step? Do I attend a flight school like ATP?
You have a few choices you just have to decide the best route for you. Do you have any hours in the logbook yet? If not start by visiting your local flight school for 5-10 hours of training and a maybe even a solo.
If you still like it, pick from one of 3 paths: 1.) finish bachelors then go to ATP, instruct a while and then to a regional 2.) Do Air Force ROTC and they will likely pay for your private and then train you to fly jets and give you a job when you graduate. This is a quick route to the majors because you can start flying before you graduate, I think, and you will get great training for free and will not have to have as many hours to get an interview with a major. (Talk with an expert on this to make sure your odds of being accepted for flight training are high.....I think after college the Air National Guard will guarantee this before you join not sure about the Air Force.). 3.) Transfer next semester to a aviation college near you and learn to fly while in school....2 birds with one stone so to speak.
There are other routes but thinking about these will get you started and are probably the fastest. Good luck!