what is the best way out
1. Go go an aviation college and train with them and get the college degree.
2. Go to a flight school do training at 16 and finish at 18 and become an instructor and get paid while attending college.
2006-08-30 08:30:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Been there done that. Without military experience I would elect for aviation college. The flight instructor route is long and hard and pays very little. I have seen many pilots give up before getting to their desired career just because of burn out. Another route you may wish to explore are programs that are offered by the airlines and schools to help accelerate your training. You should be able to learn more about it by googling the term "ab initio pilot training". The cost will be high no matter the route but the pay off is more than worth it.
2006-08-30 09:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by bradthepilot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally went the college route and have two good friends that did the same and we all agree the college route may not be ideal.
A college degree is good but if you want to become a professional pilot your hours and your licenses count much more, the degree is a requirement, and more of a backup. I would suggest the second choice so you can accrue hours while you are getting your degree. Don't put much into the money because there won't be much of that but at least you will have a leg up on the "competition" because you will have many more hours accrued compared to other students at the school once you have your degree. I think the second choice would put you a couple of years ahead of others and give you possible connections for further training and for entry into airlines.
You need to do some research though so that you are aware of the cost and licenses needed to be an instructor by the time you're ready for college to be sure that is feasible. Also be sure to check out the requirements of the college you will attend to be aware of their rules to get the "credit" for your degree for the licenses you already have. Most require flight tests and possible class tests to give you credit for normally required courses to earn your degree in aviation.
2006-08-31 05:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-30 10:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This actually isn't a stupid question, let alone I was faced with those same thoughts previously in learning how to fly. The question is this, how far do you want to take your education. If it is to the airlines, and you don't mind having a college degree in aeronautics. Then college is the way to go, airlines are rarely looking at candidates these days without a 4 year degree. However, on the other side, if you want to just want to fly for fun or have a 4 year degree and perhaps make side money. then just go to a flight school. As of now I am in college, chosen to earn a Bachelors degree along side of my Assoc. Accounting Degree and I will finish in bout a year as a Instrument Multi engine Commercial Pilot, and also as a CFI . Good Luck in your endevours.
2006-08-31 02:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by pilotattitude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you want to end up. If your goal is to become a commercial pilot and fly either for a shipping company like FedEx, or one of the airlines, getting the degree is probably better. A few of the commercial airlines already require a degree and those who don't probably will at some point over your career. Trying to complete a degree while working full-time, especially in a career where you probably won't have a set-in-stone schedule (for example, no work on Mondays for a semester to take college classes) is really, really difficult. Getting the degree out of the way right out of the gate is a better long-term move. Plus the interest rates offered on student loans is usually very low for full-time college students and not always as favorable for part-timers, especially those already making a decent salary, so it will cost you less to get your education sooner instead of later.
2006-08-30 14:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say get paid for going to school and become an instructor, but do me a favor and let me know which one is the best option because I'm thinking about doing just that.
I give you a thumbs up on the ?
2006-08-30 08:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by dalmation60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If can do your training sooner, do it. Option two will get you more flight time and meaningful experience so you can go on to a job with an airline (which I assume is your goal, based on the question).
I taught aerobatics during college and it was great, I could focus on my degree and fly on the side.
2006-08-31 09:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ghmorris6348D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would make sense to do the second option; you get paid for learning to fly. When completed, you get the college degree.
2006-08-30 08:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 is the best.
2006-08-30 09:14:57 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 :)
2006-08-30 08:35:00 · answer #10 · answered by julia P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋