Originally Posted by
utedrummer
I have a BS from a very nice school that is not in the aviation career. I have been on furlough for almost 3 months now and I decided I was going to sit out the flying for awhile and go back to what my schooling was in. I have looked throughout Utah since the furlough and IF I can get a job anytime soon in the field I will ONLY start out at about $11-$13 (less then $30,000). If I could start somewhere with my degree at 40-50,000/yr I would be giddy but the reality is that higher education doesnt mean anything anymore unless its graduate or beyond.
Precisely. The industrywide perception that every other career besides an airline career starts at 40k is ridiculous.