Mercer County College
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Mercer County College
Good afternoon,
I have recently enrolled in Mercer County College’s aviation program and I’m set to begin in January. I was curious to see if anyone has had experience going through that program and what the pro’s and cons might be?
A little background on me... 41 year old career changer and finally fulfilling a lifelong dream. I was initially going to go through ATP, but they have a height and weight restriction in their program... being 6’5” 285lbs I’m over in both respects. Any information is welcome
Thanks!
I have recently enrolled in Mercer County College’s aviation program and I’m set to begin in January. I was curious to see if anyone has had experience going through that program and what the pro’s and cons might be?
A little background on me... 41 year old career changer and finally fulfilling a lifelong dream. I was initially going to go through ATP, but they have a height and weight restriction in their program... being 6’5” 285lbs I’m over in both respects. Any information is welcome
Thanks!
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Is there something wrong with that? He’ll finish in 2 years, build time instructing at a busy school and get his ATP at 1,250 hours and be at a regional by age 45. That gives him a 20 year airline career. He’ll retire with flight benefits for life. He’s making a good investment and tackling a lifelong dream at the same time. It sounds like a good plan to me.
As far as Mercer goes, it’s a great school. Lots of people who went there less than ten years ago are already at Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, Etc. Some go on to exploit the big money in the NYC/PHL metro area and fly corporate.
You’re at a good spot. Being to big for ATP is a blessing for you
As far as Mercer goes, it’s a great school. Lots of people who went there less than ten years ago are already at Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, Etc. Some go on to exploit the big money in the NYC/PHL metro area and fly corporate.
You’re at a good spot. Being to big for ATP is a blessing for you
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Is there something wrong with that? He’ll finish in 2 years, build time instructing at a busy school and get his ATP at 1,250 hours and be at a regional by age 45. That gives him a 20 year airline career. He’ll retire with flight benefits for life. He’s making a good investment and tackling a lifelong dream at the same time. It sounds like a good plan to me.
As far as Mercer goes, it’s a great school. Lots of people who went there less than ten years ago are already at Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, Etc. Some go on to exploit the big money in the NYC/PHL metro area and fly corporate.
You’re at a good spot. Being to big for ATP is a blessing for you
As far as Mercer goes, it’s a great school. Lots of people who went there less than ten years ago are already at Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, Etc. Some go on to exploit the big money in the NYC/PHL metro area and fly corporate.
You’re at a good spot. Being to big for ATP is a blessing for you
Thanks... a little more background, I did go to college on a football scholarship but got hurt and never went back... this was years ago, I’ve been in the banking world since and just have been itching to try my luck at my dream. I have enough transfer credits where I can pretty much fly more often.
Btw the flight school Mercer uses is “infinity flight group”... heard good things about it.
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Thanks... a little more background, I did go to college on a football scholarship but got hurt and never went back... this was years ago, I’ve been in the banking world since and just have been itching to try my luck at my dream. I have enough transfer credits where I can pretty much fly more often.
Btw the flight school Mercer uses is “infinity flight group”... heard good things about it.
Btw the flight school Mercer uses is “infinity flight group”... heard good things about it.
The pros: learning to fly in the northeast, directly between the NYC and PHL class Bravo airspace, will make you a better pilot. You’ll be exposed to the busiest airspace and a variety of weather.
The cons: learning in the northeast will come with more weather cancellations then people deal with in other parts of the country
Also a pro... since it’s a college program you’ll have easier access to financing if money for training is an issue
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