The step from UND to 121/135 - Page 2 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

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Dimka , 09-27-2018 01:12 PM

On Reserve

Thanks guys for the insights! I’ll be sure to read all over this forum (and others) and be involved to formulate a plan over time that can adjust.

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Al Czervik , 09-29-2018 08:08 AM

You scratched my anchor

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Originally Posted by sflpilot

I’m glad it worked out for you but most people won’t be figuring out how to bid over to the 787.

Are you still in the industry?

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bnkangle , 09-29-2018 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by UNDGUY

I would recommend not reading these forums, so you don't have to deal with nonsense like this.

Suit yourself. The best pilots I've flown with went to community college and did their training part 61 or came out of the military.

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captande , 09-29-2018 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bnkangle

Suit yourself. The best pilots I've flown with went to community college and did their training part 61 or came out of the military.

You’re not wrong about the loans part. Although having that enducation is a big bonus. There are majors out there that won’t even look at you unless you have a 4 year degree.

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bnkangle , 09-30-2018 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by captande

You’re not wrong about the loans part. Although having that enducation is a big bonus. There are majors out there that won’t even look at you unless you have a 4 year degree.

I agree. I was just making a point about not needing to go to UND or ERAU to get quality flight training.

A degree is a degree is a degree. Get an online business degree from a school that doesn't advertise and that box is checked.

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KaiGywer , 09-30-2018 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by UNDGUY

Good luck and GO SIOUX!!

Don't you mean Go Hawks?

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captande , 09-30-2018 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bnkangle

I see what you meant now.

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jdebrey , 10-02-2018 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimka

Hello forum!
I’m currently a freshman at UND studying commercial aviation and aviation studies, as well as obtaining all certificates up to the R-ATP (after instructing for a year).

For those who have been to a flying university (like UND), and graduated pretty much into a regional; how was the step from living in a dorm/apt. to relocating and starting your initial training at a 135/121 operation? I am a big planner and I’m nervous about how it will be like to make such a switch in life style and if it is a financially-stressful event (I’m on full loans right now).
Also for those who have been at an airline for a while, what’s it like switching domiciles all the time and having to find new places to live? I feel like it would drain my pockets immediately having to find new places to live.

I know some of it is personal information that you wouldn’t discuss on a public forum, I just wanted vague opinions on it.
THanks!
Dmitri

I'm curious, are you one of the freshmen starting their flight training this year or next?

I had the same questions last year and realized exactly what these guys are saying to you. Do not look 5 years into the future cause half the regionals will be gone, or merged. The industry is constantly changing and freshmen year definitely taught me how to think about going about this career.

PM if you want more information about 102 tips! I got a lot of them. Also, if you see Foltz tell him The guy who said "just wanted to be crystal clear" says hi

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Dimka , 10-02-2018 09:30 PM

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I am in Avit112 (I have my stage check Friday). And I have Foltz Thursday for Avit 103, intro to ATC. I’ll tell him you said hi 😅