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Originally Posted by Vito
(Post 1388325)
Mercury Birdman,
Remember, by attaining your bachelors in Aviation Studies (I realize you already have a bachelors degree ) You can be waivered by 500 hours from the ATP requirement That will be passed soon (1500 Hrs for an ATP rating in order to get a job at a regional, so as a graduate of an accredited Part 141 aviation program you will be waived to 1000 hrs to attain your ATP) I know the GI Bill covers this type of flight training, since my son is using it right now at Kent Stae University. I'm not sure if GI Bill monies count towards regular flight lessons at an FBO instead of a University setting? Good Luck |
Originally Posted by Death2Daleks
(Post 1388521)
I doubt you will get any time in your logbook for those FE hours. The airlines are looking for PIC time. Is there a rule that you know of somewhere?
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Originally Posted by MercuryBirdman
(Post 1388582)
FAR 61.159 (c) (3)
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Originally Posted by HIFLYR
(Post 1388548)
If you can let the GI bill pay for your flight training then that's what I would do. You never know how your career is going to turn out in this business and debt free is good when you start out in the regional airlines.
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Originally Posted by Death2Daleks
(Post 1388517)
I'm currently enrolled in a community college. It's a two-year program vice a four-year program. You still get all the same ratings, but with a whole lot less bloat. I already have a bachelor's degree, as well, so this is perfect for me. Being a community college, the classes are relatively easy, so I have plenty of time to fly.
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Originally Posted by MercuryBirdman
(Post 1388595)
That's a possibility, but what CC has a good and reputable program with fairly new aircraft and good weather?
Broward College - Transportation |
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Originally Posted by MercuryBirdman
(Post 1388595)
That's a possibility, but what CC has a good and reputable program with fairly new aircraft and good weather?
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We also have an ex-FE here; in fact, he's my primary instructor. Using his 500 hours, he has over the ATP minimums, but he's a couple hundred hours short for his X-ctry mins. Something to keep in mind...
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JamesNoBrakes has a point about the cost effectiveness regarding the 4 year aviation degree program especially since you already have a degree. If Flying is what you need, why don't you look into some of these accelerated schools that train you from zero hours to advanced ratings for $60,000 (?) Of course, this is contingent on whether the GI Bill covers these costs. Remember those hours as an F/E are very valuable to your overall airmanship as well at an airline interview, so play that up.
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