Do you need the 4 year degree?
02-16-2016, 06:45 PM
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Do you need the 4 year degree?
Hey everyone!
I am currently a charter pilot with a 2 year degree looking at the airlines. I don't mind going to a regional, but eventually want to make it out the other side. I am concerned this will be a problem without the degree, I just don't want to go back into debt as I am just now getting out of it.
Advice?
Also I live about 2 hours west of NYC, any regional suggestion?
I am currently a charter pilot with a 2 year degree looking at the airlines. I don't mind going to a regional, but eventually want to make it out the other side. I am concerned this will be a problem without the degree, I just don't want to go back into debt as I am just now getting out of it.
Advice?
Also I live about 2 hours west of NYC, any regional suggestion?
02-16-2016, 07:43 PM
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Hey everyone!
I am currently a charter pilot with a 2 year degree looking at the airlines. I don't mind going to a regional, but eventually want to make it out the other side. I am concerned this will be a problem without the degree, I just don't want to go back into debt as I am just now getting out of it.
Advice?
Also I live about 2 hours west of NYC, any regional suggestion?
I am currently a charter pilot with a 2 year degree looking at the airlines. I don't mind going to a regional, but eventually want to make it out the other side. I am concerned this will be a problem without the degree, I just don't want to go back into debt as I am just now getting out of it.
Advice?
Also I live about 2 hours west of NYC, any regional suggestion?
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02-17-2016, 12:55 AM
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$150k a year for 6 months of my time is easy without a degree, gotta be willing to spend those 6 months in a war zone. The other 6 months are yours or you can work more for lots of $$.
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02-17-2016, 05:26 AM
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There you have it. If spending half your year every year in a war zone sounds more appealing than two more years of college, you're all set.
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02-17-2016, 07:53 AM
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AMU online. See how much of your associates degree they'll take and roll In for credit and start there and pay as you go. Classes are straight forward and if you complete the work you'll get a B.
02-17-2016, 07:54 AM
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02-17-2016, 09:03 AM
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If I were you, I would get my online degree at UVU. You can get an online bachelors degree in aviation and all of your ratings transfer into the program. I know money is an issue for you, however the odds of you getting hired by a legacy or even a major in general will be very difficult. I know a couple pilots at Southwest with no degree, however they had nearly 12,000 hours of 121 PIC time. This degree will be very beneficial for you in the future.
As far as regionals go, your best bet would probably be Endeavor. New hires get NYC as a base and upgrades are at about 30 months right now. They also have a guaranteed interview program with Delta.
This is the best information I can give you. Overall, DEFINITELY get the degree because, more than likely, the farthest you will be able to go is a regional without one. Also, get to a 121 regional as soon as possible.
As far as regionals go, your best bet would probably be Endeavor. New hires get NYC as a base and upgrades are at about 30 months right now. They also have a guaranteed interview program with Delta.
This is the best information I can give you. Overall, DEFINITELY get the degree because, more than likely, the farthest you will be able to go is a regional without one. Also, get to a 121 regional as soon as possible.
02-17-2016, 10:19 AM
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