Hi, I'm new here and I just finished my freshman year and got my PPL here as an Aeronautical Science major in ERAU's Daytona Beach campus. Now, I think we can all agree that ERAU is the biggest waste of money, blah blah, blah. I knew that when I applied and still do. I've read all the older posts about Riddle, but they seem to be dated.
With new FAA ATP rulings, impending pilot shortage, and possible pipeline programs, and ERAU's networking, is it still worth it to stay at Riddle? I've been contemplating transferring to another p141 school to save on money and a better quality of life. (Daytona sucks). But with all these recent changes and rumors, is staying at Riddle worth it in the long run?
I understand that an aviation based degree is useless if things turn bad as a pilot. I feel like I'm putting all my eggs in one basket by relying on the pilot shortage that is rumored to start affecting airlines very soon. Should I change my degree, and give up flight? Should I transfer? Should I minor in ATC? Should I minor in Business?
I just want a little unbiased advice. I feel like my school advisers just want to milk me of my parents' money.