University vs. Flight school using GI Bill
04-10-2013 | 03:58 PM
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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?
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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
04-10-2013 | 04:03 PM
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04-10-2013 | 04:18 PM
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I know, that's what is still keeping me here. I just feel like I'm not getting enough flying to be proficient. It is especially difficult just starting out. I'm making it though and I will be flying this Summer with only one class to worry about, so I'm hopeful to get more concentrated flight training.
04-10-2013 | 04:20 PM
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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.
You should consider a CC vice a 4-year program.
You should consider a CC vice a 4-year program.
04-10-2013 | 04:37 PM
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04-10-2013 | 06:09 PM
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04-10-2013 | 07:47 PM
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I'm in Bend, Oregon. Professional Air with Central Oregon Community College. EXCELLENT program. PM if u want to talk about the area and details about the school.
04-11-2013 | 08:31 AM
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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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