Originally Posted by
d22block
But through a school can't you do an internship at an airport or with an airline in the summer? Which will then let you get to know people which they say is very helpful in the airline industry.
I was also thinking if the pilot thing didn't work out for any reason, minor in airport management so I can become an ATC.
Any thoughts on both of these?
In all seriousness d22block, let me reiterate rickair7777: NON-AVIATION DEGREE.
Plus, the FAA only takes people from their CTI program (until just recently, they opened the window for one week for guys off the street and I know a lot of pilots who threw their stuff at 'em in hopes of getting a stable job with a guaranteed government retirement, me being one of those pilots). The CTI program is basically 23 schools around the country who charge you a boat-load of money to learn how to be an air traffic controller and get a two- or four-year degree at the same time. But at least you will be able to pay off your debt in less than 10 years if you take the ATC route.
Anyways, point is: NON-AVIATION DEGREE. I would recommend Underwater Basket Weaving
