Stuck in business school
09-24-2017, 11:14 PM
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Stuck in business school
I am currently a junior in college. I'm honestly only putting myself through school because my parents are making me get a degree. Recently I've decided I want to be an airline pilot. My dad flew bomber pilots in the air force so aviation has always been attracting to me. After I graduate what is my best bet to get my foot in the door to be a pilot? I know I'll have to go through pilot training. Is it too late?
09-25-2017, 04:21 AM
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maybe consider a semester off from college and go to ATP. Get all your ratings really fast, start online courses to finish your degree and instruct or find another part 91 job to fly.
People might hate on ATP, but they get you done ASAP which is what you want right now to get with an airline quick.
People might hate on ATP, but they get you done ASAP which is what you want right now to get with an airline quick.
09-25-2017, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by awcernicky
I am currently a junior in college. I'm honestly only putting myself through school because my parents are making me get a degree. Recently I've decided I want to be an airline pilot. My dad flew bomber pilots in the air force so aviation has always been attracting to me. After I graduate what is my best bet to get my foot in the door to be a pilot? I know I'll have to go through pilot training. Is it too late?
09-25-2017, 12:34 PM
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Thank your parents (especially if they are paying) because you need the degree to get on with a major. Stop thinking of it as being stuck, and focus on getting good grades, it might matter later. Finish the business degree, start working and saving money for training. Don't feel rushed or behind...you're not.
09-25-2017, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Subieguy14
maybe consider a semester off from college and go to ATP. Get all your ratings really fast, start online courses to finish your degree and instruct or find another part 91 job to fly.
People might hate on ATP, but they get you done ASAP which is what you want right now to get with an airline quick.
People might hate on ATP, but they get you done ASAP which is what you want right now to get with an airline quick.
Get in to a regional and start building hours ASAP. Then you can work on your degree on the side online and by the time you have it you'll be ready to be hired on by a major
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