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05-31-2006, 04:49 PM
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Go to Riddle.... get your degree. It's more useful in the long run. There's really no way to get into the airlines as fast as these academies claim. Plus.... would you want to fly an RJ with 300 hours? It was overwhelming for me, and I'm already at 700tt/200multi. But then again, that changes from person to person.
Good luck with your career path!!!
Good luck with your career path!!!
05-31-2006, 05:10 PM
#3
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Go to a real 4 year college where you can fly and get a real degree (non-aviation related). All the airlines care is that you have a 4 year degree, it really doesnt matter what its in. (I just got hired at CAL and have a BS in Psychology)
Look at the Ohio State, UND, Fla Tech... basically any where with a real college.
Riddle is a sausage fest anyway!!!
Look at the Ohio State, UND, Fla Tech... basically any where with a real college.
Riddle is a sausage fest anyway!!!
05-31-2006, 05:24 PM
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Screw Riddle! Why waste all that money for the same 4-year degree that nobody cares about anyway? Save your money and get your 4-year degree elsewhere and use what you saved and find yourself a good CFI and enjoy flying close to home. And don't even think about those fast track programs. Their primary goal is to make LOTS of money off of you.
05-31-2006, 06:13 PM
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Hey man,
couple things,
1. this topic has been talked about, you can search the site.
2. if you live close to UND or ERAU, then go for it. if you dont you will be home sick like no other (trust me, i am still getting used to ND)
3. If i could go back and redo the entire thing i would have gone to a community college, to get GEsclasses out of the way
4. if i were you i would rethink about majoring in aviation, honesly aviation degree does not offer much.
just something to think about
edik
ps if you do want to major in aviation (which i hope you dont) go to UND, much better college experience then ERAU. That is not an opinion its a fact
couple things,
1. this topic has been talked about, you can search the site.
2. if you live close to UND or ERAU, then go for it. if you dont you will be home sick like no other (trust me, i am still getting used to ND)
3. If i could go back and redo the entire thing i would have gone to a community college, to get GEsclasses out of the way
4. if i were you i would rethink about majoring in aviation, honesly aviation degree does not offer much.
just something to think about
edik
ps if you do want to major in aviation (which i hope you dont) go to UND, much better college experience then ERAU. That is not an opinion its a fact
05-31-2006, 06:19 PM
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I recommend you get a non-aviation 4 year degree and work on your ratings outside of that. I got my private at Purdue in high school, then went to ERAU for a few semesters before leaving to avoid taking out loans. I did return to Purdue - but for a business degree, not aviation related despite it's excellent aviation reputation. God forbid I lose my medical or something, I want something in the wings.
Good luck and Hail Purdue!
Good luck and Hail Purdue!
05-31-2006, 06:24 PM
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From my experience and that of successful friends, I will agree with the statement that getting your degree in another field is best. It is true,they dont care what it is, could be underwater basket weaving as long as it is a degree.
And also agreed is to have a plan B, I did not, and now I have managed to get a great job in aviation, but I can tell you that freight doggin is a nightmare!!
Do some teaching and fly some jumpers, work part time at something else so that you can afford to build your multi time.
Turbine multiengine time is the holy grail, only to be outdone by multi turbo jet time ( which is THE most holy )
Then stay at a regional for a while, upgrade to Cap. so that you can log those hours as PIC time. After 1000 PIC turbine multi, you can start thinkin about the majors,
Good Luck!!!
And also agreed is to have a plan B, I did not, and now I have managed to get a great job in aviation, but I can tell you that freight doggin is a nightmare!!
Do some teaching and fly some jumpers, work part time at something else so that you can afford to build your multi time.
Turbine multiengine time is the holy grail, only to be outdone by multi turbo jet time ( which is THE most holy )
Then stay at a regional for a while, upgrade to Cap. so that you can log those hours as PIC time. After 1000 PIC turbine multi, you can start thinkin about the majors,
Good Luck!!!
05-31-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nick@FL350
does anyone here have a clue what it cost for a 3 unit class at ERAU? I just want to get an idea of what people think it cost.
Under no circumstances should you go to ERAU. Even if you live nearby. UCF is in Orlando, UF is in Gainesville...no reason at all to go to ERAU. I can't believe people on this board would actually suggest you to go there.
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