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Hello everyone! I was wondering if it was possible getting a degree while working for a regional airlines? i'm 29 and I don't wanna wait any more.

Thanks.
 
It is possible. You can do it via distance learning (online) or taking time off should your company allow it. The time off of course is unpaid, however.
 
No, no it's not. In fact, Ophir, stop your distance ed stuff right now--you're succeeding at the impossible, which will only create a tear in the time/space continuum propelling us all back into the 14th century, where aviation doesn't exist yet! :D
 
Not only is it completely possible, it may actually be
better for some people (or most?).

The reason I say this, is because most kids (not all) out of high school are
just that; kids.

They don't have a freakin clue as to what they want to do, how to do it, or
anything associated with having lived and gained personal life experience.

By starting later in life you may have gained (or should have) an entire string
of common sense and practicalities of having to live your life.

Basically, if you're motivated enough to work your job, be it the airlines, or
the hamburger joint down the road, you can fullfill your educational goals.

At that point, getting your degree is simply a function of how much time you
are willing/able to put into it and how much money you have to cover the
expense(s).

-Perpetual
 
I have a buddy that's doing it right now. He's two years into it and has four more to go. He said when he started out it was tough because he had to work his schedule around to get the time off, but now he's moved up in the company and usually only has to switch a trip every other month or so. He's not taking a full course load and he takes classes year round, but given his schedule I think finishing a degree in six years from no college credit at all is quite impressive.
 
perpetual said:
...because most kids (not all) out of high school are
just that; kids.

They don't have a freakin clue as to what they want to do, how to do it, or anything associated with having lived and gained personal life experience.
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So you are saying you want guys flying airliners who don't have a freakin clue??? This is more the argument for going to college first. Wouldn't you prefer someone who has matured past the "frat boy" stage?

perpetual said:
By starting later in life you may have gained (or should have) an entire string of common sense and practicalities of having to live your life.
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The college years are usually where you learn that string of life experiences and gained common sense. Unfortunately, the regionals have become something like the Drivers Ed of the airline industry. If you don't crash, you pass.

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For the original poster: I say go for it and do the degree online. I have done several classes online myself and they have worked out fine.
 
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