What to do?
#11
To the OP:
Rick touched on a good point in his post. In my original post I failed to consider the fact that you are newly transplanted to the US from Europe. How familiar are you with flight training, airline hiring and the airline lifestyle/career progression here in the United States? This could all vary greatly from what you’re used to depending on where in Europe we’re talking about. Feel free to fire away any questions you have! Having the right answers could have a big influence on your decisions.
Rick touched on a good point in his post. In my original post I failed to consider the fact that you are newly transplanted to the US from Europe. How familiar are you with flight training, airline hiring and the airline lifestyle/career progression here in the United States? This could all vary greatly from what you’re used to depending on where in Europe we’re talking about. Feel free to fire away any questions you have! Having the right answers could have a big influence on your decisions.
#12
To the OP:
Rick touched on a good point in his post. In my original post I failed to consider the fact that you are newly transplanted to the US from Europe. How familiar are you with flight training, airline hiring and the airline lifestyle/career progression here in the United States? This could all vary greatly from what you’re used to depending on where in Europe we’re talking about. Feel free to fire away any questions you have! Having the right answers could have a big influence on your decisions.
Rick touched on a good point in his post. In my original post I failed to consider the fact that you are newly transplanted to the US from Europe. How familiar are you with flight training, airline hiring and the airline lifestyle/career progression here in the United States? This could all vary greatly from what you’re used to depending on where in Europe we’re talking about. Feel free to fire away any questions you have! Having the right answers could have a big influence on your decisions.
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#13
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Should I start flight training in college
Hey. I'm 18 and I'm currently in college working on my 4 year business degree . I plan on going to flight school when I'm done, which will be 2024. One of my worries is time. I'm afraid I will miss the hiring wave. My college has a flight program. Should I take the risk and do the flight program or complete my business degree and get my flight ratings elsewhere? Any advice would be appreciated
#14
Hey. I'm 18 and I'm currently in college working on my 4 year business degree . I plan on going to flight school when I'm done, which will be 2024. One of my worries is time. I'm afraid I will miss the hiring wave. My college has a flight program. Should I take the risk and do the flight program or complete my business degree and get my flight ratings elsewhere? Any advice would be appreciated
#15
Hey. I'm 18 and I'm currently in college working on my 4 year business degree . I plan on going to flight school when I'm done, which will be 2024. One of my worries is time. I'm afraid I will miss the hiring wave. My college has a flight program. Should I take the risk and do the flight program or complete my business degree and get my flight ratings elsewhere? Any advice would be appreciated
You could work on your ratings on the side at a 61 school, should be able to get to CFI in four years part-time.
The biz degree might be a useful backup at some point, I'd try to do that if you can.
#17
Hey. I'm 18 and I'm currently in college working on my 4 year business degree . I plan on going to flight school when I'm done, which will be 2024. One of my worries is time. I'm afraid I will miss the hiring wave. My college has a flight program. Should I take the risk and do the flight program or complete my business degree and get my flight ratings elsewhere? Any advice would be appreciated
My opinion is to do what suits you. If you are comfortable with the current work load for your degree and feel you can add more of all the above mentioned factors, then do some research. If you’re already maxed out with no free time, spare brain power or money then now is not the right time.
#18
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Should I minor in pilot studies?
It’s not all about “catching the wave”. College is a big commitment in many ways; Physical, Mental, Time and of course Money. Adding in flight training on top of that is another large commitment - even a PPL under part 61.
My opinion is to do what suits you. If you are comfortable with the current work load for your degree and feel you can add more of all the above mentioned factors, then do some research. If you’re already maxed out with no free time, spare brain power or money then now is not the right time.
My opinion is to do what suits you. If you are comfortable with the current work load for your degree and feel you can add more of all the above mentioned factors, then do some research. If you’re already maxed out with no free time, spare brain power or money then now is not the right time.
Last edited by Brit43; 01-17-2021 at 10:30 AM. Reason: Typo
#19
Keep in mind that university flight programs tend to be expensive, if you hustle you can usually attend a non-aviation college, do flight training on the side for lower cost, and complete the CFI ratings by the time you graduate. You'll just need to CFI for an additional 500 hours, compared to R-ATP eligibility. Depends on your personal finances, if cost is no object I'd probably do the structured university minor program just so you don't have to try to juggle part 61 training with college.
#20
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If that minor provides eligibility for R-ATP minimums, then I would seriously consider that route... major in something useful, minor in aviation.
Keep in mind that university flight programs tend to be expensive, if you hustle you can usually attend a non-aviation college, do flight training on the side for lower cost, and complete the CFI ratings by the time you graduate. You'll just need to CFI for an additional 500 hours, compared to R-ATP eligibility. Depends on your personal finances, if cost is no object I'd probably do the structured university minor program just so you don't have to try to juggle part 61 training with college.
Keep in mind that university flight programs tend to be expensive, if you hustle you can usually attend a non-aviation college, do flight training on the side for lower cost, and complete the CFI ratings by the time you graduate. You'll just need to CFI for an additional 500 hours, compared to R-ATP eligibility. Depends on your personal finances, if cost is no object I'd probably do the structured university minor program just so you don't have to try to juggle part 61 training with college.
Last edited by Brit43; 01-17-2021 at 12:46 PM. Reason: Typo