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Old 03-28-2017, 04:52 PM
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I was thinking about going back to school part-time and getting a master's and/or MBA.

Can it be done for the working pilot? How can it be done (internet school only)?

What type of pilot job would be best for this? Corporate? Cargo? Aviation job with a lot of down time?

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Old 03-29-2017, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Aviationluver View Post
I was thinking about going back to school part-time and getting a master's and/or MBA.

Can it be done for the working pilot? How can it be done (internet school only)?

What type of pilot job would be best for this? Corporate? Cargo? Aviation job with a lot of down time?

Your 2 cents?
It can be done, but it can be very challenging. This is true of any schooling by distance learning while working. It's going to take a lot longer, as you'll only be able to hammer out a couple of classes at a time, depending on your job requirements.

I've done distance learning courses while working 14-30 hour duty days, often variable, unpredictable schedules on both sides of the clock, and it has been difficult at times.

If you have a consistent schedule and a lot of reserve or hotel time, it may work well for you. Distance learning does offer a lot of flexibility as to when you study, when you do assignments, when you test.

Try a course or two and see how it works for you.
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Old 03-30-2017, 01:15 AM
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I got my masters through a traditional program while I was flying for a fractional. It was challenging in many ways. First, I explained to my professors that I could not attend every lecture and important exam dates due to the nature of my work. I was very fortunate to have understanding and cooperative professors. I made friends with classmates who shared lecture notes, and I went to my professors' office hours to do make up exams and ask questions about lecture topics. Second, I had to relearn how to read academic material and write research papers. I did most of my school work in hotel rooms and pilot lounges. Also, it was physically and mentally exhausting at times, but I did my best to get through the program. It took me 3 years for a 2 year program, and I filed for a tax credit through American Opportunity Tax Credit. Whatever your situation and/or motivation, I say go for it. Wish you the best.
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Old 03-30-2017, 01:53 PM
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Check out Western Governors University. They offer perhaps the best format for pilot compatibility.
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