Ham:

Although I see that you've already made up your mind, don't be quick to throw the baby out with the bath water. Sure is Riddle is expensive; that's a given; however, if it's flying you want to do, then I would recommend attending a local state university and getting your ratings and such at a local FBO. If flying is not what you wanna do and Riddle offers you a degree program that interests you, I would challenge you to research a little more as to what is the percentage of graduates that get hired right out of school. Also, identify what companies these graduates work for. Start networking.

Riddle offers an array of disciplines other than flying. One thing I can almost guarantee that if you did go to Riddle and finished in Arpt Ops/Business, you shouldn't have any difficulty getting on with any airport authority or governing body that operates a local airport; whether the airport is classified as small; meduim or large. They also offer degrees in Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics, etc.

All the best. Blue skies.


atp
(Fall Class of '87)
Daytona Campus