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09-24-2012 | 02:40 PM
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You haven't researched enough if you believe UND has an Aerospace engineering program. They have many engineering options, but that isn't one of them...
Do the aviation program as a minor. Get something else on the diploma as a major...
Do the aviation program as a minor. Get something else on the diploma as a major...
09-24-2012 | 06:29 PM
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That's why I tell my son. 4 yrs as a Naval Machinist Mate and he then can decide what he wants to do. The 4 that I know are smart as hell when building fixing and creating something from nothing. All are very successful in life.
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09-24-2012 | 06:31 PM
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opportunities in such areas as aircraft and automobile manufacturing, energy generation and distribution, heating and cooling systems, and aerospace research and development. The curriculum includes thermal sciences, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes. An optional Aerospace Focus enables interested students to prepare for an aerospace career and to obtain a private pilot’s license.
09-24-2012 | 06:40 PM
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I completely agree with everyone else. I have a completely worthless aviation degree. It's not a business degree, it's not an engineering degree, it's really not good for anything. Even airlines don't care what your degree is in, they just want you to have one. I have been out of school six years now and it has been a real tough road. Made 18 grand a year as a flight instructor, then went to the airlines and got furloughed, bounced around some contract jobs, spent 8 months of that time working for a temp agency doing basic assembly work. It would have been really nice to have a business or engineering degree to fall back on.
09-24-2012 | 08:10 PM
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The undergraduate program of study prepares students to practice all aspects of mechanical engineering providing diverse employment
opportunities in such areas as aircraft and automobile manufacturing, energy generation and distribution, heating and cooling systems, and aerospace research and development. The curriculum includes thermal sciences, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes. An optional Aerospace Focus enables interested students to prepare for an aerospace career and to obtain a private pilot’s license.
opportunities in such areas as aircraft and automobile manufacturing, energy generation and distribution, heating and cooling systems, and aerospace research and development. The curriculum includes thermal sciences, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes. An optional Aerospace Focus enables interested students to prepare for an aerospace career and to obtain a private pilot’s license.
Is it new? Do you get an actual aerospace engineering degree or are you taking some classes to cover some of the aspects of it? There isn't any Aerospace engineering degree listed... I don't remember that from my time there...
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09-24-2012 | 08:19 PM
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Sounds like you may have a dose of "SJS". The only cure I'm afraid is to "live the dream" and let it crumble around you. I'm relatively new at this too (less than 500TT) but I can tell you that the realities of trying to make a living in this industry are pretty harsh compared to most others. It isn't what it used to be (or so I'm told) and it is definitely more who you know than what you know. Good luck and keep reading. I do seriously suggest not pursuing any degree aviation related. They are worthless and have nothing to do with your ability to safely operate aircraft. Get a degree that will provide you with a life time of possibilities. Not one that narrows the scope of your marketability.
09-24-2012 | 08:44 PM
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My advice to you Browny is to do what makes YOU happy. Seems like at this moment going to UND and majoring in AVIATION will make you happy. While many on here have valid points, you have to live your life for you.
If you were my son, I would say to go to UND, major in aviation and attempt to get a flight slot in the USCG afterwards.
There are many unemployed people with MBA's, law degrees and engineering degrees. There are also people with said degrees that are gainfully employed and miserable as all get out. The grass is always greener. So, once again, do what makes you happy.
Keep us posted
If you were my son, I would say to go to UND, major in aviation and attempt to get a flight slot in the USCG afterwards.
There are many unemployed people with MBA's, law degrees and engineering degrees. There are also people with said degrees that are gainfully employed and miserable as all get out. The grass is always greener. So, once again, do what makes you happy.
Keep us posted
09-24-2012 | 09:59 PM
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The undergraduate program of study prepares students to practice all aspects of mechanical engineering providing diverse employment
opportunities in such areas as aircraft and automobile manufacturing, energy generation and distribution, heating and cooling systems, and aerospace research and development. The curriculum includes thermal sciences, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes. An optional Aerospace Focus enables interested students to prepare for an aerospace career and to obtain a private pilot’s license.
opportunities in such areas as aircraft and automobile manufacturing, energy generation and distribution, heating and cooling systems, and aerospace research and development. The curriculum includes thermal sciences, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes. An optional Aerospace Focus enables interested students to prepare for an aerospace career and to obtain a private pilot’s license.
09-25-2012 | 04:53 AM
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Do not spend upwards of 100,000 on college + flight expenses based on emotions!
I think HSLD in particular has great wisdom across all his posts, this one included.
I'm not saying don't fly for a living or don't go to UND either. But- be rational with large sums of money and the *lifestyle* you are choosing for yourself and anyone close to you.
(Decisions in the cockpit should be based on cool thinking vs emotion, too...how's that for correlation?)
P.S. don't let ANY flight school dazzle you with "pilot shortage" propaganda / crap.
I think HSLD in particular has great wisdom across all his posts, this one included.
I'm not saying don't fly for a living or don't go to UND either. But- be rational with large sums of money and the *lifestyle* you are choosing for yourself and anyone close to you.
(Decisions in the cockpit should be based on cool thinking vs emotion, too...how's that for correlation?)
P.S. don't let ANY flight school dazzle you with "pilot shortage" propaganda / crap.
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