Louisiana Tech Aviation Program
08-01-2009, 07:11 AM
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Louisiana Tech Aviation Program
This fall, I will be starting the aviation program at Louisiana Tech majoring in professional aviation. I already have my private license so will be jumping in on the instrument rating, so am already ahead a bit. I'm just wondering if anyone else out here went to LA Tech and how your experience was? How are the flight instructors? And, how was the job search after graduation? Thanks so much any input from a Bulldog would be appreciated!
08-02-2009, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by techaviator13
My heart is in aviation, but not a fan of the whole industry.
The fact is that there are not many [current or forecast] jobs to be had for pilots, although there are a LOT of fully qualified furloughed pilots. There is also proposed legislation going through the house that would require an ATP to serve as SIC in 121 operations. That legislation has a really good chance of becoming law, and comes with a three year implementation period. Unfortunately, the new law would be fully implimented by the time you graduated from Tech.
After four years of college, it's very likely that you won't have a marketable degree. There are many threads on this board that discuss the pro/con of an airways science degree. The advice that your getting to choose a different degree path comes from guys with lots of experience and insight - good luck.
08-02-2009, 06:36 PM
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Techaviator13, I'm a Tech Grad.
You probably can't send Private Messages yet, but when you can, send one over to me, and I'll answer any question you need. I think you need 25 posts.
My tech email is gcc005 if you know what to do with that.
You probably can't send Private Messages yet, but when you can, send one over to me, and I'll answer any question you need. I think you need 25 posts.
My tech email is gcc005 if you know what to do with that.
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