JSchraub

I was wondering if it is possible to go to a school such as UND, or Embry Riddle and go through flight training with these schools and not get a degree in aviation. If anyone has done this please fill me in with the details.. Thank you

BCDurbin

I went to LA Tech - I asked the same questions - You can do it, you just have to be sure to sign up for the credit hours for your flying. Those credits should be good for a few hours toward your chosen degree. Good Luck! - BCD

JSchraub

Cool, thank you very much BC.

legendskid_44

i go to riddle, and you can't come and take flight training due to the fact that there is so many flight students they still don't have enough flight instructors for everyone. there is still a 2 month wait for instructors as i write this.

hope this helps

JSchraub

Well I don't really plan on going to Riddle... I was just using it as an example. I am mainly looking at UND. If there were enough instructors would that be possible?

JMT21

Thats an interesting question. I'm unclear whether you want to go to school to work towards a non-aviation degree and get your tickets at the same time, or if you already have your degree and are just looking for some flight training.

If the former is true you could easily get a minor in aviation (it's 40 credits and you will get your commercial, instrument, and multi. Note that several non-flight aviation courses are included in the 40 credits that are required as co/pre-reqs to the flight courses) and then take CFI and CFII if thats what your after.

If you already have a degree and just want the tickets, I would advise getting your training elsewhere.

If you seriously considering UND I would suggest you to come check the school out and sit down with a school official who can lay the program out in front of you. If you arn't planning a visit, PM me for a phone number where you can talk to a school official who can give you a more definate answer than I can. Do one of the two before you commit to anything.

Theres plenty of instructors and aircraft for everyone who wants to use them...no wait lists.

Hope this helps

edik

Ouch...ah just joking

Anyhows, why dont you just call the school and ask what ever questions you have


1701-777-4345

edik

JSchraub

I want to go to school and get a non aviation degree and get my training at the same time. I was looking a the available minors and such and did notice that I could minor in aviation. That would work out great... I did plan to come out to visit to check it out and such. Thank you guys for your help

Pilotpip

I went to St. Louis University. At the time, you could not major in anything other than Aviation becuase they were not charging any additional flight fees for students. Now they are charging something like $10k per year but I think the rule still applies. At that cost, you could easily go to an FBO, fly on your schedule rather than theirs. Get through your ratings faster and start working as a CFI while in school. By the time you graduate you'd more than likely be competative for a regional gig.

exxcalibur11

JSchraub,

I just graduated from UND last Dec. My degree was Aviation Management. Essentially, it is a business degree in management with a concentration in aviation. I even walked with the business students. There are a couple different options you could try as far as your degree goes, but you might have to be a bit creative with scheduling and making sure you meet all the requirements. There are a coulpe great academic counselors there that know all the ins and outs. I suggest contacting Idonna Holbrook. She is an AVIT advisor but she can definitely point you in the right direction.

Some majors outside aviation may work better than others. I know most anything in business works pretty well and I think teaching does too.

If you go UND, its cold and the weather blows but you will learn a lot and have some fun.