What would be an "easy" degree to get?
12-20-2007, 05:10 PM
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What would be an "easy" degree to get?
I'm getting out of the Army soon, and I want to go to college to earn my 4 year degree. I used to be a Apache crewchief in the Army. What would be a easy degree program that I can go into? I'm going to flight school after I get out of the Army also. I already have my private pilot's license. Also,l do you have to have a degree to get hired into regions? I know all the major airlnes requires one. Thanks.
12-20-2007, 05:29 PM
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Most regionals don't require a degree. However getting one is in your best intrest as most majors require them and you're going up against a ton of people that have them. Your military service shows more commitment than any four year degree would, but I'd get one too.
If it were me, I'd do something that gives you options. Business, communications, etc. Something outside of aviation that will give you options in the even that the industry craps, you lose your medical or just decide the airlines aren't for you.
Use your GI bill for school and not for flying. You'll get a much greater return on the degree than you ever will on the ratings.
If it were me, I'd do something that gives you options. Business, communications, etc. Something outside of aviation that will give you options in the even that the industry craps, you lose your medical or just decide the airlines aren't for you.
Use your GI bill for school and not for flying. You'll get a much greater return on the degree than you ever will on the ratings.
12-20-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Slice
It's easiest to study something that interests you. Preferably outside of aviation, but if not, so be it.
12-22-2007, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by stinsonjr
Excellent Slice - excellent advice. I was math - loved it and it was easy. Doesn't matter - someting you like and are good at (GPA matters).
12-22-2007, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by determined2fly
if GPA matters then im in a world of hurt. i started communicty college in 95 and was off and on and will be getting my degree next year in 08. my grades have been terrible throughout my college career but are top notch in areas related to aviation....is it even worth pursuing my degree at this point becuase of the time it took and the GPA?
Also, if you enjoy aviation then there is no reason to not study it. I am getting my degree in Aviation Human Factors at University of Illinois. Well, while the psychology aspect may not be my FAVORITE part to study, there still are quite a few parts of aviation that I love to study.
12-22-2007, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by determined2fly
if GPA matters then im in a world of hurt. i started communicty college in 95 and was off and on and will be getting my degree next year in 08. my grades have been terrible throughout my college career but are top notch in areas related to aviation....is it even worth pursuing my degree at this point becuase of the time it took and the GPA?
A low GPA could be a factor at a major airline interview, but without the degree you probably won't even get the interview and the opportunity to explain yourself.
12-25-2007, 12:29 PM
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Some easier degrees are: Communications, Sociology, Political Science.
Northwest, United, and Continental don't require a 4 year degree. In fact, most national airlines don't. They prefer it, but they also prefer a lot of other things like jet time, 121 time, glass experience, FMS, military, female, etc. I wouldn't worry if you don't have it, but it might give you an edge over an equally qualified interviewee.
To the other guy:
I've only been asked about my GPA at one company (NetJets). None of the others asked and I didn't volunteer the info, so I assume they didn't care.
If you haven't taken any college courses recently, you might find that your credits from 1995 are expired. Most college credits are only good for 8-10 years, but it varies for each school. There are some schools which don't expire.
Northwest, United, and Continental don't require a 4 year degree. In fact, most national airlines don't. They prefer it, but they also prefer a lot of other things like jet time, 121 time, glass experience, FMS, military, female, etc. I wouldn't worry if you don't have it, but it might give you an edge over an equally qualified interviewee.
To the other guy:
I've only been asked about my GPA at one company (NetJets). None of the others asked and I didn't volunteer the info, so I assume they didn't care.
If you haven't taken any college courses recently, you might find that your credits from 1995 are expired. Most college credits are only good for 8-10 years, but it varies for each school. There are some schools which don't expire.
12-26-2007, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Slice
It's easiest to study something that interests you. Preferably outside of aviation, but if not, so be it.
TRUE. I'm a Riddle grad...but let me caution you that I graduated 20 years ago. My BS in Air Studies cost me <25K, and that included 15 and 19 day meal plan and the Dorm II and Apartment complex II over a five year span. The same degree cost >100K.....and that's a non-flying degree.
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