Some input about flight time

[Dj To Rule]

I'd say stick with Aviation Management, go for the quickest route. Get done and out of UND/Grand Forks ASAP, cause they have many ways of keeping you there. I still get letters from UND parking office (thanks TxAviator), they miss me that much.

I'm not dissing UND really, the education they provide is great, but it's also interesting to note that I see engineers getting their pilot certs in 6 months or 2 years time frame and getting their foots in the door with airlines. They may not have the same aviation background or share the same knowledge which is a major disadvantage.

My advice, get the great education provided by UND, and move right to the business. Get your hours at an FBO or part 61 school, perhaps even different location. It adds to the experience. (i.e. my first flight in Turkey was a blast, flying between mountains and a simulated power off was just thrilling learning experience) Plus dealing with formalities of switching majors, counting credits to graduation, perhaps retaking a ground school, just more things to deal with and are all traps for a postponed graduation.

I sometimes regret taking Comm.Avit cause it stretched my stay longer than it should have in Grand Forks. I have my CFI certs which so far have been of no use since my situation was different from that of many there. However it does make a difference to have them and may be of use in the long run.

Sidenote: Research what the requirements are for conversions need to do for your CAA in KSA. I am almost done converting to JAA, it's a painfull process that took a year.

 

[8ball]

I agree with in the fact...you might get there right away and could have several career moves before you make it there just dont give up and roll with the punches.

Thanks for your kind words.

I'd say stick with Aviation Management, go for the quickest route. Get done and out of UND/Grand Forks ASAP, cause they have many ways of keeping you there. I still get letters from UND parking office (thanks TxAviator), they miss me that much.

I'm not dissing UND really, the education they provide is great, but it's also interesting to note that I see engineers getting their pilot certs in 6 months or 2 years time frame and getting their foots in the door with airlines. They may not have the same aviation background or share the same knowledge which is a major disadvantage.

My advice, get the great education provided by UND, and move right to the business. Get your hours at an FBO or part 61 school, perhaps even different location. It adds to the experience. (i.e. my first flight in Turkey was a blast, flying between mountains and a simulated power off was just thrilling learning experience) Plus dealing with formalities of switching majors, counting credits to graduation, perhaps retaking a ground school, just more things to deal with and are all traps for a postponed graduation.

I sometimes regret taking Comm.Avit cause it stretched my stay longer than it should have in Grand Forks. I have my CFI certs which so far have been of no use since my situation was different from that of many there. However it does make a difference to have them and may be of use in the long run.

Sidenote: Research what the requirements are for conversions need to do for your CAA in KSA. I am almost done converting to JAA, it's a painfull process that took a year.

Thanks for your input.

Indeed, I feel that the best thing to do is to just do Aviation Management and get the rest of the required flight hours outside of UND during summer breaks.

Also, I appreciate the fact that you reminded me about the certificate conversions, as that is something that I'll have to research.

By the way, one of the things that I miss about Jeddah is the abundant choice of Turkish restaurants. You just can't find that kind of food in Grand Forks.