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Originally Posted by MikeB525

There could be some exceptions to that, such as if your degree is non-aviation, but closely involved with aviation. The perfect example is a meteorology degree, which I'm currently working on at Rutgers. Weather is a major part of flying, from sport pilot on up. In alot of ways, I use the stuff I learned in my meteo classes when I'm doing my weather planning. In general, a pilot with a meteorology degree is a great thing, as is a meteorologist who happens to have a pilots license. So if one gets furloughed they could take their meteorology degree and their years of real world piloting experience, and go into aviation meteorology, at a company like Meteorlogix, AccuWeather, etc. In general though, there are very very few degree fields that allow for that, and meteorology is a very difficult, math-intense major.

Not to burst your bubble, but that to is a tough back-up, Meteorlogix requires that its meterologists have "3-5 years operational forecasting experience," not sure if they would consider being a pilot as operational forecasting experience.

I think the idea here is to get a degree in something you like, doesn't matter what, but don't become too disillusioned about it being a good backup, this also applies to the non-aviation world, you won't get hired with a 5 year old degree and no expierence in the field. There are plenty of viable back-up jobs that require only a 4 year degree, and pay fairly well.

When looking at these degrees as back-ups, ask yourself "what do I have to offer that would look better than someone with 5 years expeirence, or someone with no expeirence but a brand new degree, and who is caught up with the industry?"

What you were taught for that degree has more than likely changed, and without actually being in the field, it is essentially out-dated knowledge. They would spend more money bringing you up to speed than they would with someone right out of college.

I still don't know how delta connection is still in business, isn't the word out already that they are the worst flight academy in the nation? As far as RAA some one said in this forum or another that RAA is after the money more than the quality training for the students.

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Originally Posted by AirWillie

I can agree with that. When I started there I wouldnt say the same but now with their multiple campuses (sp?) and crj type ratings and contracts it truely feels that they are just after the money. Ive missed the last few 141 meetings (cause im not there anymore thank god) but I hear they have been regular "you guys need to be steppin up your workload" sessions.

You should really try Georgia Aviaiton Technical College. It is a state funded school so all the airplanes are new and they have plenty of them. Rates are really good. You only pay to rent the airplane, no instruction fee. Just as with flight safety, when you get your multi and cfi, you will be able to get your II and MEI for free. Check them out a www.gavtc.org. It is part of the university system of georgia so you have to pay a tuition but it is only like 500 per quarter and it certainly beats having to pay instruction costs and all that other bull. Give it a shot, it is a really good school, i just graduated about two months ago.

Thanks for the info lucky0131 i looked at the school and I am very interested, fell free to give me any other information about the school.

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Originally Posted by armypilot

I'm planing on starting flight training when I get out of the army at the end of the year and trying to find out some info about RAA and DCA.... are they worth the money they are asking for, or should I go some were small and build time?

I am going to Delta Connection on June 15.
I will be taking the tour in a week or so.
I had the same problem in deciding so I called both and made them think I was getting enrolled with them tommorrow thats where you get the most information. Also ask both of them to compare themselves to each other.
You will get the same training accept both have one thing that the other doesn't. RAA makes you take a Type Rating towards the end of your training.
You dont really need this because the Airline you get hired by will Type Rate you anyway.
Delta Has seniority which makes them top pick for hiring,
Thats the Information I drew together over the past few weeks.
Delta came closer to my standards, but its completely up to you in the end of it. Plus you have on airport housing. which comes in great for transportation issues. If they were doing anything illegal you would of already seen them takin down by the major airlines they represent.

"Delta Has seniority which makes them top pick for hiring"

Could you explain that, please? What did they tell you?

"If they were doing anything illegal you would of already seen them takin down by the major airlines they represent"

Ummm....what?

I would go to an FBO at this point in time. I am currently enrolled at Regional Airline Academy, and they are screwing me out of money left and right. They promise you everything and then they charge you for every litttle thing.

goto ATP - the price is fixed and you'll leave with all the ratings you'll ever need. IF you are not a jerk you'll get a job as a CFI with them. The pay is not the best (something like 1200 per month) but you get a lot of ME time and will be ready for the next step...

V/r,
LAFF

I wouldnt even consider Regional Airline Academy, my instructors complain about it all the time... and as a student i can tell you READ THE CONTRACT really well. Regional Airline Academys contract that you sign is really cut throat.