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Old 10-27-2016 | 11:04 AM
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I've always planned on college. Never thought any different. But with the Envoy flow...I could go to a flight school for my ratings and get into a regional job in 2 years. So many people are...is it a smart choice??
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Old 10-27-2016 | 11:39 AM
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Get a degree so you have more options. Not everyone at the wholly owned carriers stay for American. Many leave to other airlines, the same airlines that require degrees.
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Old 10-27-2016 | 11:51 AM
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No degree required today, but who knows what it'll be like in two years.

Also, whose to say you won't find yourself in a situation where you can't hold a first class medical? I certainly would feel a little better knowing I have a degree to fall back on. Not to mention You'll finish college with great experiences and a more informed view of the world. Just my two cents
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Old 10-27-2016 | 11:52 AM
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Definitely get the degree if you were planning on it. Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. BUT, if 4 year college isn't in the cards, then Piedmont, envoy etc. are a good choice to get to the majors without a degree. IMHO
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Old 10-27-2016 | 11:52 AM
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I would agree with the idea of going to college, but there are other ways of doing it. An online degree, or using an online school to get a degree after completing two years at a community college.

Ultimately though, there's no way to know what this industry is going to look like 2 years from now. Could be a whole different ball game.
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Old 10-27-2016 | 12:36 PM
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I have a feeling that an airline such as United will not drop the college degree requirement...
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Old 10-27-2016 | 12:53 PM
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Get the degree, if anything, so you will have social skills and be able to have a conversation on other things important in life besides airplanes!!! Surprising to some, but there is a lot of neat things in the world outside of a plane!!!
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Old 10-27-2016 | 12:59 PM
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Can you swing both at once some how? Maybe Cfi your 1500 while full time student at an aviation school that will give you a semester or two of credits for all the flying you've done. When your at a regional go part time till your done.
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Old 10-27-2016 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Brokeasspot
Get the degree, if anything, so you will have social skills and be able to have a conversation on other things important in life besides airplanes!!! Surprising to some, but there is a lot of neat things in the world outside of a plane!!!
This ^^

You'll have some of the best experiences/make some of your closest friends who will be with you for the rest of your life during college.

Don't skip out on it. Also - try a non aviation related degree.
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Old 10-27-2016 | 01:22 PM
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I would suggest Riddle for your degree. It makes a great impression!
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