Do Major Airlines Care?
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Do they care what your major is?
mtsu_av8er
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Of course not - why would they?
stuckingfk
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Of course not - why would they?
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So do you think I am ok majoring in General Studies with a minor in aviation management and minor in professional flight.
Of course not - why would they?
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So do you think I am ok majoring in General Studies with a minor in aviation management and minor in professional flight.
mtsu_av8er
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Oh, shoot - I just realized this was 747 asking a question....
flyguy
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747,
I'm glad to see that you're finally starting to think about getting that degree. The airlines don't care how you got the degree, or what you study, but make sure whereever you get it, its from an accredited institution. Also, if you are thinking about working for a regional while getting an online degree, its probably not the best way to go about it. Just because it has been done does not mean its easy. You are young, use that to your advantage. If you were older and time of your career was running short, then doing as much as you can at once as fast as you can might be the best way, but why put yourself through such pain if you don't have to? Concentrate on one thing at a time. Do it well, and do it right. If I was in your position, I'd get the degree first from a traditional 4 year college. Online is another good option but its a lot harder than you might think, just be aware of that. While getting your degree, take your time, get good grades, and save up for flight training. Don't worry if it takes you more than 4 years, just relax, enjoy the experience, and do well. After you get the degree you'll have money saved up from college and it'll be that much less debt you'll acrue. Then start flight training full time. Again, take your time and do well with it. It'll make you a better pilot.
Good Luck.
I'm glad to see that you're finally starting to think about getting that degree. The airlines don't care how you got the degree, or what you study, but make sure whereever you get it, its from an accredited institution. Also, if you are thinking about working for a regional while getting an online degree, its probably not the best way to go about it. Just because it has been done does not mean its easy. You are young, use that to your advantage. If you were older and time of your career was running short, then doing as much as you can at once as fast as you can might be the best way, but why put yourself through such pain if you don't have to? Concentrate on one thing at a time. Do it well, and do it right. If I was in your position, I'd get the degree first from a traditional 4 year college. Online is another good option but its a lot harder than you might think, just be aware of that. While getting your degree, take your time, get good grades, and save up for flight training. Don't worry if it takes you more than 4 years, just relax, enjoy the experience, and do well. After you get the degree you'll have money saved up from college and it'll be that much less debt you'll acrue. Then start flight training full time. Again, take your time and do well with it. It'll make you a better pilot.
Good Luck.
mastermags
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747,
Dont listen to these guys! How many of these guys actually fly for a major?? They are just trying to sabatoge your career, because they know the industry is too saturated for any up and coming pilots.... "shoot 'em down early" is the motto of these new psuedo-scabs. Do yourself a favor... Go get yourself an aviation degree.... either aviation science, or even aviation management. And make sure you get it from Embry-Riddle. They are the only school who matters this day and age as far as the majors are concerned. And after you finish there, go to Gulfstream Acadamy and sign up for their first officer program! That will get you way ahead of the game. I would go ahead and bet money the majority of the folks on this board will tell you to go ahead and kiss your career goodbye with one of those PFT programs... but think about it... how many of them actually have flying jobs with the majors?? Listen to me, I've been where you are, and I am going places!
OR, you could do what others would say is the logical thing... graduate middle school, finish puberty, get your private, graduate high school, pick a college that best suits you, pick a major that interests you that you could perhaps fall back on and fly during college. They might also suggest that you research some of the FAQ... they might allege that most of the questions you ask have already been answered 1000 times. But, what do they know.
Dont listen to these guys! How many of these guys actually fly for a major?? They are just trying to sabatoge your career, because they know the industry is too saturated for any up and coming pilots.... "shoot 'em down early" is the motto of these new psuedo-scabs. Do yourself a favor... Go get yourself an aviation degree.... either aviation science, or even aviation management. And make sure you get it from Embry-Riddle. They are the only school who matters this day and age as far as the majors are concerned. And after you finish there, go to Gulfstream Acadamy and sign up for their first officer program! That will get you way ahead of the game. I would go ahead and bet money the majority of the folks on this board will tell you to go ahead and kiss your career goodbye with one of those PFT programs... but think about it... how many of them actually have flying jobs with the majors?? Listen to me, I've been where you are, and I am going places!
OR, you could do what others would say is the logical thing... graduate middle school, finish puberty, get your private, graduate high school, pick a college that best suits you, pick a major that interests you that you could perhaps fall back on and fly during college. They might also suggest that you research some of the FAQ... they might allege that most of the questions you ask have already been answered 1000 times. But, what do they know.
shooter13
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Ouch! Jeez that is pretty harsh.
747, you are pretty young. My advice to you on life and not on aviation (because I haven't gotten aviation figured out yet) is to not rush growing up. College is fun. When you graduate from your university, you will never be able to go back to the lifestyle you had there. Live each and every day you are there to the fullest. If you can get mom and dad to pay for school then do it. Go away to college. Don't stay close to home. Seek out any experience you can find. Do college abroad in Europe. Get some experiences that will be unique to you. These are all of the things I didn't do and I regret. If I could go back to your age, I would have gone to a school a long way from home, backpacked through Europe or gone to the Caribbean and worked for anyone I could find. Once you start the career game, you are in it for the long haul.
Just my thoughts.
747, you are pretty young. My advice to you on life and not on aviation (because I haven't gotten aviation figured out yet) is to not rush growing up. College is fun. When you graduate from your university, you will never be able to go back to the lifestyle you had there. Live each and every day you are there to the fullest. If you can get mom and dad to pay for school then do it. Go away to college. Don't stay close to home. Seek out any experience you can find. Do college abroad in Europe. Get some experiences that will be unique to you. These are all of the things I didn't do and I regret. If I could go back to your age, I would have gone to a school a long way from home, backpacked through Europe or gone to the Caribbean and worked for anyone I could find. Once you start the career game, you are in it for the long haul.
Just my thoughts.
Cruise
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Shooter......that's sound advice!
I managed to do most of those things prior to becoming somewhat responsible....
Let's see:
Went to college out of high school because parents told me I must! Mind you, they wouldn't allow me to take up an aviation degree even though that's all I wanted to do. WELL, NEEDLESS TO SAY, that didn't work out to well. I did very poorly and eventually dropped out and joined the Marines. Lots of great experience there, let me tell you.
Then, after I wised up a bit....I left all the B.S. of the military behind me and worked as a landscaper in the summer and a ski instructor in the winter! What a life, very care-free, didn't make much money, but was definitely having fun. Ok, one can't be a ski bum for ever!
Then, I finally went back to college <<<PENN STATE>>>. Did a study abroad in Eastborne, England (on the south coast), highly recommend a study abroad......what a blast! Then, go figure, I eventually finished my Bachelor's degree.....whew, about time! But, no real jobs for someone with a B.S. in Kinesiology....on to Grad. school. Received a Masters in Prosthetics from Northwestern Med. School.....worked in the field for a couple years and decided it wasn't really me. Good money, but who wants to work in a medical clinic.....not much of a view from the office....
Certainly not like the view from the front seat at FLxxx !
After all, had I followed my dreams (ie. don't let parents talk you out of following your heart) of becoming a pilot my life story might be different. That said, although my story might be different, I wouldn't have all the life skills and experiences that make me who I am!
I wish I'd become a pilot earlier in life (now 32). But, at the same time, like I said previously, I have lived life to the fullest thus far and plan to continue to do so.
So I'm 32, it's not too late to follow my original dream of flying professionally. I quit my job about 9 months ago and started flying back in January. This, of course, much to the chagrin of my family....but, hell, I'm 32 and I make my own damn decisions regarding my life. Not 17 anymore and subject to the parental unit's wishes! So, I now have my commercial multi and single and am working on my instructor ratings now. Should be airline/ corporate ready in another year or so...certainly older than I would like....but not to old to disqualify me.
I might be broke, but every day I'm in the airplane, I realize why I'm there.....it makes me happy and I'm doing what I've always wanted to do.
And that my friend, is all that matters!!!!!!!!
Here's to living life to the fullest and not regreting anything
I managed to do most of those things prior to becoming somewhat responsible....
Let's see:
Went to college out of high school because parents told me I must! Mind you, they wouldn't allow me to take up an aviation degree even though that's all I wanted to do. WELL, NEEDLESS TO SAY, that didn't work out to well. I did very poorly and eventually dropped out and joined the Marines. Lots of great experience there, let me tell you.
Then, after I wised up a bit....I left all the B.S. of the military behind me and worked as a landscaper in the summer and a ski instructor in the winter! What a life, very care-free, didn't make much money, but was definitely having fun. Ok, one can't be a ski bum for ever!
Then, I finally went back to college <<<PENN STATE>>>. Did a study abroad in Eastborne, England (on the south coast), highly recommend a study abroad......what a blast! Then, go figure, I eventually finished my Bachelor's degree.....whew, about time! But, no real jobs for someone with a B.S. in Kinesiology....on to Grad. school. Received a Masters in Prosthetics from Northwestern Med. School.....worked in the field for a couple years and decided it wasn't really me. Good money, but who wants to work in a medical clinic.....not much of a view from the office....
After all, had I followed my dreams (ie. don't let parents talk you out of following your heart) of becoming a pilot my life story might be different. That said, although my story might be different, I wouldn't have all the life skills and experiences that make me who I am!
I wish I'd become a pilot earlier in life (now 32). But, at the same time, like I said previously, I have lived life to the fullest thus far and plan to continue to do so.
So I'm 32, it's not too late to follow my original dream of flying professionally. I quit my job about 9 months ago and started flying back in January. This, of course, much to the chagrin of my family....but, hell, I'm 32 and I make my own damn decisions regarding my life. Not 17 anymore and subject to the parental unit's wishes! So, I now have my commercial multi and single and am working on my instructor ratings now. Should be airline/ corporate ready in another year or so...certainly older than I would like....but not to old to disqualify me.
I might be broke, but every day I'm in the airplane, I realize why I'm there.....it makes me happy and I'm doing what I've always wanted to do.
And that my friend, is all that matters!!!!!!!!
Here's to living life to the fullest and not regreting anything
Can I just get a minor? I don't want to major in anything. He he he. jk
In all seriousness, a solid degree will help you in your future. What if you feel become incapable of flying, furloughed or just don't like being an airline pilot? Then what?
Make sure you get a degree in something you can use, not for the sake of getting one.
My 2 cents.
Mahesh
In all seriousness, a solid degree will help you in your future. What if you feel become incapable of flying, furloughed or just don't like being an airline pilot? Then what?
Make sure you get a degree in something you can use, not for the sake of getting one.
My 2 cents.
Mahesh
mtsu_av8er
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I . . .joined the Marines. Lots of great experience there, let me tell you.
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LOSER!!!!
I . . .joined the Marines. Lots of great experience there, let me tell you.
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LOSER!!!!
Cruise
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I . . .joined the Marines. Lots of great experience there, let me tell you.
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LOSER!!!!
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I know, what was I thinking???
Marines are losers......um, I DON'T THINK SO
My thoughts on the matter were this: if I was joining the military, I was doing it right the first time!!! And in most people's opinion, (not everyone mind you) the Marines are the way to go....isn't that right, mtsu?
All Marines are locked-on....well, except for the 'wingers....hehe.....just kidding.
Kinda wish I'd gone Air Wing.....instead of Combat Arms....03-hump-alot....got me new soles on my boots regularly but not much in the advancement of my aviation career....
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I . . .joined the Marines. Lots of great experience there, let me tell you.
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LOSER!!!!
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I know, what was I thinking???
Marines are losers......um, I DON'T THINK SO
My thoughts on the matter were this: if I was joining the military, I was doing it right the first time!!! And in most people's opinion, (not everyone mind you) the Marines are the way to go....isn't that right, mtsu?
All Marines are locked-on....well, except for the 'wingers....hehe.....just kidding.
Kinda wish I'd gone Air Wing.....instead of Combat Arms....03-hump-alot....got me new soles on my boots regularly but not much in the advancement of my aviation career....
flyn_ace_99
New Member
I listened to a speech from a major airline company that said that they prefer that the degree was something of use to you and of some value... they said in particular that a BS in Underwater Basket Weaving probably would not be accepted. I don't know how true that still is, but it is always something that stuck in my mind.
An aviation degree is not necessary, business, science, etc... degrees will work just fine. I sure wish I knew more about the aviation industry before I went to college. I was under the belief that you had to have an aviation degree to become a pilot... I don't regret getting my degree, I enjoyed my academic experience at Embry-Riddle very much. I just really wished I had knew more about the aviation industry prior to beginning at ER.
An aviation degree is not necessary, business, science, etc... degrees will work just fine. I sure wish I knew more about the aviation industry before I went to college. I was under the belief that you had to have an aviation degree to become a pilot... I don't regret getting my degree, I enjoyed my academic experience at Embry-Riddle very much. I just really wished I had knew more about the aviation industry prior to beginning at ER.
mtsu_av8er
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Kinda wish I'd gone Air Wing.....instead of Combat Arms....03-hump-alot....got me new soles on my boots regularly but not much in the advancement of my aviation career....
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I learned more during my grunt time that's helped me in my aviation career, than I did during my wing time.
What Battalion were you in?
Kinda wish I'd gone Air Wing.....instead of Combat Arms....03-hump-alot....got me new soles on my boots regularly but not much in the advancement of my aviation career....
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I learned more during my grunt time that's helped me in my aviation career, than I did during my wing time.
What Battalion were you in?