Looking for a little help here. Recently furloughed ABX. The company is advertising Federal money to finish a degree. I am currently pursuing a degree and would like (NEED)to take advantage of that money however, they have attached so many strings to this money that is it impossible to get any. One of the stipulations is that there has to be a demand for a demand in your career field. Well right now doesnt look so good for an airline pilot but what about in two years when I graduate? What I am looking for is hard facts and figures that I can present to this review board that I can say "yea its not so good now but look what the industry will be like in lets say two years". I have contacted Air Inc and have yet to receive a response. Anybody got any ideas?

Also for the MODs I wasnt sure which area to post this so please feel free to move it.

 

ultradrvr,

First of all, what degree are you pursuing? That in and of itself is the most important question, because based on the answer, the amount of "data" you might need will differ. As an example, if you're going for a B.S. in aerospace management, then you may have your work cut out for you, because predicting the future is still a very difficult art, except here of course. However, if you're going for a B.A. in History, then explaining that your ultimate goal is to become a lawyer will have completely different future requirements. I'm not sure I've explained my point well, but hopefully you'll understand it.

Perhaps another way to look at it is that almost any degree is suitable, if all you want is to become an airline pilot. With that in mind, pick a degree program that will allow you a great fall-back, just in case you get hired by an airline, but then, as with so many guys now, you end up on furlough. At least you'll have real "skills".

Good Luck,

JJ