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07-08-2019, 07:09 AM

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HSCompressor

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Originally Posted by Melekashraf

Can’t do mechanical Engineering online

You want to do a mechanical engineering degree while flying at a regional? You sure you know what you're getting into?

I have an EE degree. Looking back on it now I couldn't even fathom working as a Starbucks barista while doing engineering (And there are people who do it btw, good on them). No less being a regional FO.

Think carefully about what you're asking for. Engineering is not like being an English major. You just can't miss a few classes here and there because you're out flying the line.

07-08-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Meow1215

You will never have a consistent schedule to build classes around. Traditional classes and airline lifestyle are not compatible with any airline.

I know FA's that do it, why can't a pilot do it? Sure, he'll need to wait until he's a more senior lineholder and probably need to be in school part time only. Still possible.

07-08-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by savedbythevnav

I know FA's that do it, why can't a pilot do it? Sure, he'll need to wait until he's a more senior lineholder and probably need to be in school part time only. Still possible.

So given the confines in which the OP asked the question is it possible?

07-08-2019, 10:28 PM

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The University of North Dakota used to have a fully-accredited online BS in ME. It had an annual residence requirement of 1 week each summer, if I remember correctly, but this would be worth exploring if you’re definitely wanting to study ME.

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Can’t do mechanical Engineering online

07-13-2019, 05:38 AM

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I looked at it. Really appreciate it.

07-13-2019, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Meow1215

So given the confines in which the OP asked the question is it possible?

Yes. I should've been more specific. I have a few FA friends who are doing exactly this. They typically work Thr/Fri-Sun and do M-W class or something to that effect. Obviously OP needs to be senior enough to hold that schedule.

Possible? Yes. Probable? Meh...