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08-13-2017, 08:22 AM
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Wow, thank you for that response, I'll just have to continue researching because I'll still can't be for sure which way I'm planning on going, I just know my ultimate goal is to fly a Boeing plane for a major airline. Thank you all for your responses, this is just something that I'm going to continue researching.
08-13-2017, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by William Smith
Wow, thank you for that response, I'll just have to continue researching because I'll still can't be for sure which way I'm planning on going, I just know my ultimate goal is to fly a Boeing plane for a major airline. Thank you all for your responses, this is just something that I'm going to continue researching.
08-14-2017, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by William Smith
Wow, thank you for that response, I'll just have to continue researching because I'll still can't be for sure which way I'm planning on going, I just know my ultimate goal is to fly a Boeing plane for a major airline. Thank you all for your responses, this is just something that I'm going to continue researching.
Of course, when I was younger I had the planes I wanted to fly. Even though he likely hood of that may simply not happen anymore.
After a furlough, ch 11, shutdown, multiple displacements the sage advice I was given long ago rings true;
The plane plane you want to fly is the one you're getting PAID TO FLY. After that, it's the one that has you home the most for the most money. Even if it calls you a "retard"...
08-27-2017, 06:15 PM
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You should see if you can get a part time job as a lineman at a local airport. That is where you get paid to refuel planes, move planes, etc. Spending time around the airport will teach you a lot of things about aviation and keep you focused on your goal of flying for United one day. You might even get lucky and meet a pilot who takes an interest in helping you out, whether it is a CFI who give you free/ discounted lessons, an airplane owner who lets you use his plane for training, etc.
08-31-2017, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by John Carr
As mentioned, why a Boeing?
Of course, when I was younger I had the planes I wanted to fly. Even though he likely hood of that may simply not happen anymore.
After a furlough, ch 11, shutdown, multiple displacements the sage advice I was given long ago rings true;
The plane plane you want to fly is the one you're getting PAID TO FLY. After that, it's the one that has you home the most for the most money. Even if it calls you a "retard"...
Of course, when I was younger I had the planes I wanted to fly. Even though he likely hood of that may simply not happen anymore.
After a furlough, ch 11, shutdown, multiple displacements the sage advice I was given long ago rings true;
The plane plane you want to fly is the one you're getting PAID TO FLY. After that, it's the one that has you home the most for the most money. Even if it calls you a "retard"...
William get in touch with these guys, I think they might be able to help you out and get you in touch with a mentor.
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Best of luck Boeings are great airplanes!
09-01-2017, 03:42 AM
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Ok, thank you all so much for your replies, they have helped me in my interest in this career, I plan on as of right now, going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University by applying for a $100,000 scholarship that hopefully I'll win, than use it for the college. Than I would like to graduate from Embry-Riddle, and start flying for the regionals.
09-01-2017, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by William Smith
Ok, thank you all so much for your replies, they have helped me in my interest in this career, I plan on as of right now, going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University by applying for a $100,000 scholarship that hopefully I'll win, than use it for the college. Than I would like to graduate from Embry-Riddle, and start flying for the regionals.
09-01-2017, 08:32 AM
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Hi William,
My son currently attends Embry-Riddle. Good idea to go for the scholarship.
When he applied, with the acceptance letter, they also offered a $10000 annual scholarship. I said to myself, "If they are offering $10000 without even asking, I wonder what they'll offer if I ask?" They ended up doubling the yearly scholarship award, plus there are other scholarships that can be applied for if you stay on the honor roll.
Good luck!
Mark
My son currently attends Embry-Riddle. Good idea to go for the scholarship.
When he applied, with the acceptance letter, they also offered a $10000 annual scholarship. I said to myself, "If they are offering $10000 without even asking, I wonder what they'll offer if I ask?" They ended up doubling the yearly scholarship award, plus there are other scholarships that can be applied for if you stay on the honor roll.
Good luck!
Mark
Originally Posted by William Smith
Ok, thank you all so much for your replies, they have helped me in my interest in this career, I plan on as of right now, going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University by applying for a $100,000 scholarship that hopefully I'll win, than use it for the college. Than I would like to graduate from Embry-Riddle, and start flying for the regionals.
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