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07-18-2007 | 07:44 AM
#101
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From: Student Pilot
07-18-2007 | 12:32 PM
#102
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From: 757/767
You show me yours and i'll show you mine. I really hoping your avatar is not representative!
07-18-2007 | 03:52 PM
#104
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From: B737, On Top
Shane, sorry to be so blunt but why in the hell would you forgo college and start your career at 19?!! I love flying and it has been my dream for a long time as well but i would not give up all the fun i am having in college. Plus, you dont think it's gonna suck to have to go back to school in the middle of your career? I mean I know ive heard of a few majors such as CAL who dont require a 4-year degree, but ive heard that your chances are slim to none unless you have some serious connections. Dont get me wrong, I admire your hard work, but buddy, you dont want to be lookin back when you are forty saying "Damn, i missed the late-night parties, sleepin in everyday, and all the ladies."
I never gave up college.
I'm taking online classes.
I should be graduating in a year with a 4year. Probably will take longer now that I actually fly for the airlines.
But, I still disagree. Why does a college degree make you a better pilot?
Guess the airlines want to make sure they don't hire idiots who just have a high school?
Like they're gonna hire a 2, 000hr pilot with A degree versus someone with 10, 000 hours with NO degree
And when I'm 40, I should have around 20, 000 hours btw....
Assuming nothing bad happens
07-18-2007 | 04:24 PM
#105
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From: RC-3 Seabee. Skipper of the A21 cutter.
Why does a college degree make you a better pilot?
Guess the airlines want to make sure they don't hire idiots who just have a high school?
Like they're gonna hire a 2, 000hr pilot with A degree versus someone with 10, 000 hours with NO degree
And when I'm 40, I should have around 20, 000 hours btw....
Assuming nothing bad happens
Guess the airlines want to make sure they don't hire idiots who just have a high school?
Like they're gonna hire a 2, 000hr pilot with A degree versus someone with 10, 000 hours with NO degree
And when I'm 40, I should have around 20, 000 hours btw....
Assuming nothing bad happens
Funny story I was told the other day....A mutual famly friend was at an interview at National Airlines way back when with a group of 3 other guys. Our friend had about 4,000 hours with a 4 year degree and another guy in the group had a two year degree and over 12,000 hours. The 12,000 hour guy was the only one not hired out of the group. Everyone's guess was because he didn't have a 4 year degree. But you sound like you're on your way with it so no worries, eh!
07-18-2007 | 06:02 PM
#106
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From: FDX A300 CPT
well if you have 20,000hrs at 40 you have failed in this career...you will learn it's all about flying the least amount of time for the most pay...i have been flying widebodies at fdx for 13 years...when i got hired i had 4500 hrs...i turned 38 the other day and only have 9000 or so hours....averaging about 350hrs/yr...oh yeah, i had 2 degrees...life is good!!!!!!!!!!
07-18-2007 | 06:10 PM
#107
Che Guevara
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well if you have 20,000hrs at 40 you have failed in this career...you will learn it's all about flying the least amount of time for the most pay...i have been flying widebodies at fdx for 13 years...when i got hired i had 4500 hrs...i turned 38 the other day and only have 9000 or so hours....averaging about 350hrs/yr...oh yeah, i had 2 degrees...life is good!!!!!!!!!!
07-18-2007 | 08:54 PM
#110
Freightmama!
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: 757/767 FO
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