Wondering About Purdue
08-23-2006, 10:10 AM
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Wondering About Purdue
Hi all,
I am currently a 17 year old high school student looking at aviation schools. I had been looking at embry riddle really hard but after reading a little bit about it and people's experiences there, I am starting to look into other schools. I have always looked at UND as a possibility but Im not sure if thats really what I want in a college. I was wondering about how good of an aviation program does Purdue have because I know they have one but I havent seen much about it. If anyone who went to purdue or knows about it, It would be great to get some insight on what Purdue really has to offer.
Thanks
I am currently a 17 year old high school student looking at aviation schools. I had been looking at embry riddle really hard but after reading a little bit about it and people's experiences there, I am starting to look into other schools. I have always looked at UND as a possibility but Im not sure if thats really what I want in a college. I was wondering about how good of an aviation program does Purdue have because I know they have one but I havent seen much about it. If anyone who went to purdue or knows about it, It would be great to get some insight on what Purdue really has to offer.
Thanks
08-23-2006, 11:18 AM
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I think your better off going to a school where you can major in something that isnt aviation related. University of Illinois was my choice where I am in the school of business and also getting my cfi through their fly program. This makes you more marketable to businesses in the future. Purdue, U of I, and others would be a better choice then UND and Riddle.
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08-04-2022, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by POPA
From a Purdue alum:
Purdue's a great school, and I'm not talking about just the flight program - although the flight program is pretty good, too. Shoot me a PM if you want some info.
Purdue's a great school, and I'm not talking about just the flight program - although the flight program is pretty good, too. Shoot me a PM if you want some info.
His goal is to attend Purdue.
Please share your thoughts on the pilot program at Purdue and if it will facilitate access to being ultimately hired by an airline.
These forums are really down on college pilot programs. Want to be certain he is not making a big mistake. We already have saved for college and we're expecting him to go to medical school. Accordingly, we will have enough to pay for his degree and flight hours.
Thoughts and recommendations?
My email is [email protected]
08-04-2022, 01:52 PM
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Certain aviation university programs are just fine if you can afford them. If you're going to take out loans which the student will have to pay off, there are cheaper ways to do it.
Purdue has a good reputation.
But due to all of the retirements which are happening RIGHT NOW, I'd consider possible alternatives which might get your ratings and ATP time faster. That will require some hustle for sure. If it were my kid I'd have him work on his PPL right now, try to get that by age 17 and maybe commercial at 18. Then he could do CFI ratings and work as instructor while in college and have 1500-ish hours by age 21 or graduation.
A 16 y/o today who does a university program will miss the big retirement wave. There still should be job opportunities into the next decade though.
Purdue has a good reputation.
But due to all of the retirements which are happening RIGHT NOW, I'd consider possible alternatives which might get your ratings and ATP time faster. That will require some hustle for sure. If it were my kid I'd have him work on his PPL right now, try to get that by age 17 and maybe commercial at 18. Then he could do CFI ratings and work as instructor while in college and have 1500-ish hours by age 21 or graduation.
A 16 y/o today who does a university program will miss the big retirement wave. There still should be job opportunities into the next decade though.
08-06-2022, 03:08 AM
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The issue with that example, Rick, is such a pilot doesn't qualify for an R-ATP and therefore isn't employable until turning 23.
You can hustle while working through a university aviation program and graduate with the 1000hr necessary for an R-ATP at age 21.
You can hustle while working through a university aviation program and graduate with the 1000hr necessary for an R-ATP at age 21.
08-06-2022, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP
The issue with that example, Rick, is such a pilot doesn't qualify for an R-ATP and therefore isn't employable until turning 23.
The age 21 allowance for an R-ATP is available to ANYONE who is at least 21 years old.
The provisions for reduced aeronautical experience R-ATP (mil @ 750, university @ 1250/100) are a separate provision.
You can combine the age 21 provision with the training program provisions. So a 22 y/o with 1000 hours from a 141 university would need BOTH provisions since he does not meet either the regular age 23 or the 1500 requirements for a regular ATP.
But if you train part 61 (or 141 non-university) you can still get an R-ATP at age 21 or 22, you just need 1500 hours.
08-06-2022, 08:06 AM
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Thank you for that, Rick; a review of 61.160 shows my understanding of R-ATPs was not correct. I thought one did not qualify for an R-ATP without military or collegiate experience.
I was not aware 61.160(f) allowed anyone with 1500tt to apply for a R-ATP.
Learning has occurred.
Thanks for the education!
I was not aware 61.160(f) allowed anyone with 1500tt to apply for a R-ATP.
Learning has occurred.
Thanks for the education!
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