Degree for United.
11-27-2018 | 11:33 AM
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 859
Likes: 0
Thomas Edison will be the fastest way to a degree. UVU is good and cheaper than ERAU. Degreeforums.net will be helpful.
Keep in mind, most posters on here got hired 10-25 years ago and have no connection to the hiring process
11-27-2018 | 11:42 AM
#12
On Reserve
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
From: B787
@ Ducttape
Of course you are right. Only people lacking a degree will think about if they can get hired in the future without one. That’s why I ask if the shortage of pilots will make legacies consider pilots without a degree. I know they don’t want to, but eventually have to ( in a couple of years, not now).
Of course you are right. Only people lacking a degree will think about if they can get hired in the future without one. That’s why I ask if the shortage of pilots will make legacies consider pilots without a degree. I know they don’t want to, but eventually have to ( in a couple of years, not now).
11-27-2018 | 12:35 PM
#14
Line Holder
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: A-320 CA
Get the bachelors. Don’t waste your time and money with the associates.
My buddy did an online degree through these guys, if you want to stay in the aviation lane. He seemed pretty happy with it.
https://uvu.edu/aviation/degrees/index.html
My buddy did an online degree through these guys, if you want to stay in the aviation lane. He seemed pretty happy with it.
https://uvu.edu/aviation/degrees/index.html
Graduated December 2015. Interviewed December 2016.
11-27-2018 | 12:52 PM
#15
Line holder
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,167
Likes: 226
From: Aircraft & Seat: old & hard
Had my resume literally walked in by a retired Chief pilot I flew with after he retired (he made an appointment with the guy in charge of hiring, he knew him from when they worked together), 6K+ TT, 6K+ turbine Mel, 3K TPIC, 10 internal LoR. 4 types, FAA & JAA ATP, no failure/DUI. No interview and no 4 year degree, you do the math. Don't think it's fair, don't think it's going to change....
11-27-2018 | 01:27 PM
#16
Widebody
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 777
Likes: 0
From: 777 CAP
Had my resume literally walked in by a retired Chief pilot I flew with after he retired (he made an appointment with the guy in charge of hiring, he knew him from when they worked together), 6K+ TT, 6K+ turbine Mel, 3K TPIC, 10 internal LoR. 4 types, FAA & JAA ATP, no failure/DUI. No interview and no 4 year degree, you do the math. Don't think it's fair, don't think it's going to change....
Everything you want from a candidate except 4 year degree = no interview.
11-27-2018 | 02:14 PM
#18
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
thomas edison state university
..if you're an ALPA member, go the TESU route.
I'm doing it as we speak.
TESU offer a few classes through sophia.org and they are discounted if you're an ALPA member. Those can be done fairly rapidly.
In addition the SOPHIA classes you can also test out of some classes which will expedite the degree program.
Your pilot license and ratings might allow them to give you close to 40 credits towards your Bachelor Degree.
Email this guy for questions and help. He is the Assistant Dean at the School of Applied Science and Technology
[email protected]
I'm doing it as we speak.
TESU offer a few classes through sophia.org and they are discounted if you're an ALPA member. Those can be done fairly rapidly.
In addition the SOPHIA classes you can also test out of some classes which will expedite the degree program.
Your pilot license and ratings might allow them to give you close to 40 credits towards your Bachelor Degree.
Email this guy for questions and help. He is the Assistant Dean at the School of Applied Science and Technology
[email protected]
11-27-2018 | 02:22 PM
#19
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 44,886
Likes: 683
From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Also accounting doesn't really change too much over time, so you could dust that off quickly even years later.
I think for a pilot you want to go one of two ways. Either a solid technical degree, (probably needs to be in residence) or a minimalist online degree... cheap, easy, and fast. The former will provide an occupational backup, the later will just punch the career ticket.
I'm talking about working adults. If you're a kid, go to a normal college, have fun, and try to learn some stuff.
11-27-2018 | 02:24 PM
#20
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 44,886
Likes: 683
From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Had my resume literally walked in by a retired Chief pilot I flew with after he retired (he made an appointment with the guy in charge of hiring, he knew him from when they worked together), 6K+ TT, 6K+ turbine Mel, 3K TPIC, 10 internal LoR. 4 types, FAA & JAA ATP, no failure/DUI. No interview and no 4 year degree, you do the math. Don't think it's fair, don't think it's going to change....
If you wait long enough, it might change due to shortage but I think at this point you could get hired faster by doing a degree.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
theblueone
Flight Schools and Training
7
02-06-2007 04:36 PM
