BS in Aeronautics or Flight School?
10-17-2018, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
Don't waste your time. Aeroguard is nothing more than the former Transpac Academy, a third rate certificate mill where chinese airlines sent their indentured slaves to get a certificate and a taste of aviation before reeling them back for a lifetime commitment. You going there won't get you a bit closer to working in China, not that you should.
Your original post sounded more like a high school student considering options. Your more recent post suggests you're in the service, which means that you can take ERAU online or in person for considerably less than others, which would make a lot more sense. Context is everything. That being the case, you'll actually be ahead to crank out as many credits as you can right now, whether you elect to finish with ERAU or not.
Your original post sounded more like a high school student considering options. Your more recent post suggests you're in the service, which means that you can take ERAU online or in person for considerably less than others, which would make a lot more sense. Context is everything. That being the case, you'll actually be ahead to crank out as many credits as you can right now, whether you elect to finish with ERAU or not.
ERAU credits are discounted for me like if I were a service member but I'm not active duty nor am I a vet. My wife is active duty here & I'm just a GS contractor. By the time we're back in the states, I'll be 29 years old and we're still deciding which state to move back to. In the meantime, I know that I can knock out as many ERAU online classes as I can in my downtime but I want to know if I should continue towards my bachelor's degree in aeronautics or should I just jump straight into flight training.
My wife and I have considered the thought of living abroad and starting a new life in a different county so that's where China comes to mind since pilot salaries there are the highest in the world and since we're close to there being here in Japan.
10-17-2018, 07:55 PM
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If you've got the price break and the time, I'd go full steam ahead and knock out as much as you can while you're there. You can't start flight training yet, as you've indicated, and you have the opportunity to do the degree. Regardless of what you do with a flying career, you should nail down the degree; get as much done as you can now. Do the general electives: you can always transfer those just about anywhere else if you decide to change majors.
In the meantime, find a copy of Barry Schiff's The Proficient Pilot, and read it.
In the meantime, find a copy of Barry Schiff's The Proficient Pilot, and read it.
10-17-2018, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
If you've got the price break and the time, I'd go full steam ahead and knock out as much as you can while you're there. You can't start flight training yet, as you've indicated, and you have the opportunity to do the degree. Regardless of what you do with a flying career, you should nail down the degree; get as much done as you can now. Do the general electives: you can always transfer those just about anywhere else if you decide to change majors.
In the meantime, find a copy of Barry Schiff's The Proficient Pilot, and read it.
In the meantime, find a copy of Barry Schiff's The Proficient Pilot, and read it.
10-17-2018, 09:22 PM
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Like it was mentioned earlier, if you're affiliated with the military (dependent, etc), there's options for you. I don't know what branch or what base/post you are stationed, what I do know is that Yokota AB and Kadena AB have aero clubs. You don't necessarily have to wait until you come back stateside, you can start taking lessons and knock out some classes. I would suggest that you look into what type of support facilities are available at your place. You never know...
10-17-2018, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Skyjumper
Like it was mentioned earlier, if you're affiliated with the military (dependent, etc), there's options for you. I don't know what branch or what base/post you are stationed, what I do know is that Yokota AB and Kadena AB have aero clubs. You don't necessarily have to wait until you come back stateside, you can start taking lessons and knock out some classes. I would suggest that you look into what type of support facilities are available at your place. You never know...
I can go there for my Part 61 Privates License only Part 141 is strictly reserved for vets and active duty only. I'm still considering maybe going for my Part 61 Privates but I don't know if I should hold off and instead focus on going towards Part 141 since I plan on going for my Instrumental, Multi-engine IFR then Commercials
10-18-2018, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by martinlodijo
Because with the world wide pilot shortage and China being one of the biggest upcoming economies. They're willing to pay pilots between $10,000/$30,000 USD (after taxes) wages a month. I'm still doing more research to see if they'll consider "wet commercial" pilots.
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10-18-2018, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by misterpretzel
Money isn't everything. QOL is a huge factor that I guarantee US airlines do better at
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My biggest concern QOL in China is the air pollution which is why I would prefer to fly for Xiamen Air in Xiamen City, because its the second cleanest providence in China.
10-18-2018, 02:16 AM
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I meant QOL as in airline QOL. How trips pay, days off, schedule, types of trips, hotel quality, etc.
1st year starting pay in the US isn't much lower for the legacies. It's like 88/hr if I remember correctly
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1st year starting pay in the US isn't much lower for the legacies. It's like 88/hr if I remember correctly
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10-18-2018, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by misterpretzel
I meant QOL as in airline QOL. How trips pay, days off, schedule, types of trips, hotel quality, etc.
1st year starting pay in the US isn't much lower for the legacies. It's like 88/hr if I remember correctly
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1st year starting pay in the US isn't much lower for the legacies. It's like 88/hr if I remember correctly
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I don't want to sound like I'm promoting them but this is what I've read from different sources. I couldn't find much information about FO's except their starting salaries.
10-18-2018, 03:21 AM
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I have a preference for Part 61 training, in which the training is less structured and more able to be tailored to the student, at the student's pace.
Regarding ERAU, if you're sure you'll pursue their aviation degree, then take the core classes; if you may transfer your training to another school when you get home (largely for cost), take the general ed classes, because their core program may or may not transfer.
Regarding ERAU, if you're sure you'll pursue their aviation degree, then take the core classes; if you may transfer your training to another school when you get home (largely for cost), take the general ed classes, because their core program may or may not transfer.
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