FromSK

Hey guys.. I'm a student from South Korea and now i'm about to move in US to study after a week. Recently, i'm not sure is it a better option to choose UND for my aviation career. Here is some questions about this.

1. Is UND a popular aviation college in US too?

2. How's its quality of Aviation Programs?
(I heard it is a high-quality level)

3. If it is not worth to go, which school do you recommend to attend?

4. Is there any alternative option for me to get a degree and CPL?

5. Can international student get a job in US airlines?

PS. Actually i gave up my univ in Korea to being a pilot and i'm running out of time cause i'm 22. That's why I want to get my college degree and the license both. I can't afford more time to study.

rickair7777

Yes.

It has a good reputation.

I have no reason not to recommend UND, but But Utah State University and Utah Valley University might be less expensive, if cost is an issue for you.


Yes, there are numerous flight schools here which will provide your ratings quickly. There are also numerous small and medium local colleges for the degree.

But if you wish to fly in the US, graduating from an aviation university program will allow you to be hired at a regional airline with just 1000 hours (R-ATP), instead of the normal 1500. If you're transferring school credit, you would need to ask the school if you would still be eligible for the 1000 hour R-ATP.

Yes, no problem at all, you just need US right-to-work (green card) and a passport which will allow you to enter Mexico and Canada (and possibly a few places in the Caribbean). RoK passport should be fine (DPRK on the other hand might be a problem ha ha). Some regionals are starting to sponsor work visas for foreign pilots who don't have green cards, so you'd want to contact regional recruiters to learn more.

Not sure what your long-term plans are, but if you want to stay in the US you have plenty of time (but don't delay unnecessarily). If you want to work in Korea, you'll have to research their requirements for age, experience, etc.

kingsnake2

If you were looking for a more affordable alternative, there is a great two-year aviation program with Tarrant County College (TCC) that has a "2+2" arrangement with a local four year college, the University of North Texas (UNT). The total program cost would be a ton lower.

TCC Profession Pilot Track | US Aviation Academy

ejet

There are many international students at UND. Both contracted and non-contracted. About half of UND's flying comes from international airlines that contract new hires to come to UND and get all their certificates and ratings. These are mostly Chinese and Japanese airlines. There are plenty of non-contracted international students that are in your same situation, they go through the same undergraduate program Americans do and eventually become CFIs and build their hours before leaving for the airlines. I'd strongly recommend UND, for its quality of training and reputation throughout the industry.

FromSK

Thanks for your reply!

sourdough44

Good luck. Some of your college credits may transfer, it sounds like you have some university time in South Korea? That may depend on the school somewhat.

All universities would have an 'admissions office' available through email. They could answer questions.

jdebrey

Was just up there touring there facility's.....

1. There are A TON of Asian up there so if you feel like you will be the only one, don't be.


2. I know what you are thinking..... where the hell is grand forks ND, and how could they possibly have a good aviation program.

I wasn't expecting much tbh, but WOW.... Everything is amazing. (you can definitely tell where most of the schools budget is going to.


If you are attending this fall I would love to meet you as I'm going to be a student up there starting in late August

FromSK

Sure! I'm in the school now lol

Do you have facebook?