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welle036

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Hello everyone. Quick question. I already have a bachelor's degree unrelated to aviation, but want to go to flight school and have a career in aviation. I have been looking at schools and am wondering if anyone has opinions on the difference between a 2-year community college program and a private flight school that would be quicker?
Thanks.
 
I already have a bachelor's degree unrelated to aviation, but want to go to flight school and have a career in aviation.

Good job congrats!!! Unrelated to aviation, even better. Give us some more details. Do you have a job? Are you planning on borrowing or paying for your flight training? Quickest way undoubtedly is, go to a private flight school. After all come on, you worked hard on your bachelors so you can easily forget about going to a community college, plus, in the long run, you will be more competitive because of your degree.
 
I have a degree in Biology. I am working now, but not making the money I would expect after four years of college. I have enough money saved up to pay for 75% of flight training. I think I could pay the rest off with a job while doing the training. Do you guys have any recommendations on private schools, there doesn't seem to be a lot of information out there on picking one school over the other. Thanks.
 
"there doesn't seem to be a lot of information out there on picking one school over the other"

Well, unless you want to move, you'll need to find a school near you. That kinda narrows it down. Look for a good combination of cost/quality. You don't need fancy new planes but the cheapest isn't always the best value, either.
 
Thanks for the help so far. One thing I am wondering about is that I have been getting advise on looking for a accelerated curriculum from a private flight school. The community colleges I have looked at offer a two year program from no aviation experience to CFI2. Is it possible to go from nothing to CFI faster than that.
 
welle036 said:
Thanks for the help so far. One thing I am wondering about is that I have been getting advise on looking for a accelerated curriculum from a private flight school. The community colleges I have looked at offer a two year program from no aviation experience to CFI2. Is it possible to go from nothing to CFI faster than that.
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I went to a private school. It took me a year for my CFI and I really dragged it out. You can do it in 3 months at ATP. Though I know quite a few people that quit their program and came here to Ari-Ben.
 
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