If an aviation degree was required to work in the aviation industry...

[chrisreedrules]

You sure?

It's possible that I'm a bad example, but I have a liberal arts/social science degree, and haven't had a problem being employed during the downturn. Have I had to hustle? Sho nuff! But I haven't been out of work longer than a month since 2005 unless I was in school full time.

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/a-case-for-college-the-unemployment-rate-for-bachelors-degree-holders-is-37-percent/2727

Well naturally there are exceptions... And note that I said "In the field in which they studied". I didn't say they didn't have jobs. The point is that most of them have the same types of jobs they had in highschool and as they worked through college. And most aren't making enough to pay all the bills they have let alone pay back debt. Things aren't as rosy in this country as some people seem to think.

 

[Get-home-itis]

Look, this is really pretty simple. If you want to get an aviation degree because you find it interesting and that's what you enjoy studying, then knock yourself out. You don't need anyone's approval on this or any other forum.

....just so long as you fully understand that that degree from whatever aviation university program isn't likely to mean squat when it comes to hiring time and you are up against equally qualified pilot candidates with suitable degrees in some other endeavor.

Oh, and if you do decide to go to the University of North Aeronautalus or some such place and in ten years or so you end up in the right seat next to me at Delta, please promise that you won't lecture me on how I should best use Bernoulli's theories to efficiently fly the plane or why I should currently be using a Standard Rate Turn to execute this vector like all the other Riddle Rangers do. In return, I promise not to bore the crud out of you with all my stories of marching with rifles after class in tight starched uniforms at the Naval Academy.

 

[jmreii]

I know the general consensus on online aviation forums is that aviation degrees are worthless if you want to work in the aviation industry in general, especially aeronautical science degrees to become a professional pilot.

Now let's do a what if question: If aviation degrees are REQUIRED to work in the aviation industry, including aeronautical science degrees to become a professional pilot, would you get an aviation degree if you really wanted a job in aviation? Let's say that major and regional airlines won't even hire you or get you in for a job interview, unless you have a degree in aeronautical science. Would you want to get an aviation degree if aviation really is your calling?

I hate to respond with a question but sometimes in order to clarify a point it becomes necessary. What would happen if you never got a interview or job in aviation? Many people in the US and other countries are working in industries in which has little to do with his or her degree. Some jobs outside of aviation will not consider you unless you completed a certain field of study.

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Look, this is really pretty simple. If you want to get an aviation degree because you find it interesting and that's what you enjoy studying, then knock yourself out. You don't need anyone's approval on this or any other forum.

....just so long as you fully understand that that degree from whatever aviation university program isn't likely to mean squat when it comes to hiring time and you are up against equally qualified pilot candidates with suitable degrees in some other endeavor.

Oh, and if you do decide to go to the University of North Aeronautalus or some such place and in ten years or so you end up in the right seat next to me at Delta, please promise that you won't lecture me on how I should best use Bernoulli's theories to efficiently fly the plane or why I should currently be using a Standard Rate Turn to execute this vector like all the other Riddle Rangers do. In return, I promise not to bore the crud out of you with all my stories of marching with rifles after class in tight starched uniforms at the Naval Academy.

And us FLAPs promise not to bore you with our whacky GA stories.

 

[dbrault17]

This video sums up everything in my life thus far concerning 'higher education'. Seems fitting.

 

[AA34]

*Tangent: I can't think of two more useless degrees. Everybody, their brother, and their cousin has a degree in business. What on earth do you think you're going to do with a degree in business that you couldn't do with a degree in underwater basket weaving?

...my two cents!

Investment Banking, Financial Manager, Accountant, Stock Broker, CEO/CFO, Energy Trader, Financial Analyst, business owner outside of the basket weaving industry...

 

[ClarkGriswold]

*Tangent: I can't think of two more useless degrees. Everybody, their brother, and their cousin has a degree in business. What on earth do you think you're going to do with a degree in business that you couldn't do with a degree in underwater basket weaving? I can understand getting a degree in political science if you are merely interested in the classes, but the same principle applies. Everyone I have met with a PoliSci degree is either not using it, or is teaching PoliSci.

...my two cents!

I wouldn't say a business degree is worthless. Especially if one utilizes it to start their own business on the side to help supplement their income. I am not sure if the majors think this way but I have a feeling they would be more impressed with someone who had a business degree/ their own business and accomplished all the same aeronautical "feats" as someone from UND or Riddle who only knew airplanes. No degree is worthless but IMO having a degree in something other than flying is much more beneficial. Another degree may lead someone to think of different things to do with their time and utilize their education to make themselves a more well rounded individual or bring out other beneficial talents. I think that is much more ideal versus thinking of airplanes 24/7 and hanging out at the local FBO on your days off telling warstories because all you know is aviation. Do what you want and have fun talking to girls about airplanes 24/7 because that's all you know. * not saying this is everyone *

 

[ScorpionStinger]

Would it be okay to say that NOT ALL aviation degrees are worthless? I am getting an aviation administration degree and I landed a summer time job at an airport cargo terminal. Would an aviation administration degree be useful in business like finance, management, and accounting? I had to take those same classes that I would get for a business degree (actually I got an associate degree in business before I majored in aviation admin and most of my business classes transferred to the bachelors in aviation administration major).

Yes, very true, and I completely agree. Yes it would be useful, especially since you take general/liberal arts courses and those stated. I too had to take those classes, required Foreign Language courses (Spanish1 & Spanish2. Or 5 other languages made available). So It appears both agree 100%.

I love my well rounded college EJUMACATION in Aviation Administration! Speech 1 & 2 were required courses. I even took Acting/Drama courses!

I graduate college with 151 credits, and over a 3.0 GPA. I took some Master's courses for sheets and giggles too.

Life is a journey, enjoy the challenge, enjoy the ride. No, wait.
Life is actually like a wimpy kid standing up to a terrifying Roller-coaster ride to become less of a wimp. Although he pee-peed on himself during the ride, he will feel the satisfaction of knowing he's less of a wimp!

 

[Seggy]

No trolling here, no sir!

Because I disagree with what he says you call it trolling? That makes no sense.

 

[Malko]

Because I disagree with what he says you call it trolling? That makes no sense.

Trolling....maybe, maybe not, depends on how one reads it. The OP asked a question on an aviation degree being required. The reply, "worked well for the republicans..." had nothing to do with the question and only stood to spinoff into lavatory material with reported posts, etc.....If someone wants to argue politics, take it to the lav people. Plain and simple.