Do pilots need degree in something? I am enroll in flight school and I am also taking general courses like English and history. Will I be fine? I have done math, up to Algebra 1.
2007-08-18 11:15:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I can get up to Associates in Applied Science, Will I be fine?
2007-08-18 12:25:22 · update #1
You do not need a degree to get hired at the airlines. Some majors will require it but not all. However, it does make you more attractive to the airline if you have a degree. It doesn't matter what it is in.
2007-08-18 15:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by IFlyGuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a degree in what interests you.
You will do just fine.
The airlines (regional or major) do NOT care what subject you major in. They simply use the degree as a tool to help the HR dept weed out and prioritize pilot candidate resumes.
Also, having a degree implies the pilot has developed study skills and critical thinking ability which are two qualities an airline pilot should have.
2007-08-20 20:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by Av8trxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A college degree is not required for a pilot's license. However, if you are considering a career with the airlines or as a corporate pilot a college degree can give you a competitive edge and is even required by most airlines. There are several aviation career guidance sites but I don't recall them at the moment.
2007-08-18 19:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by Frank M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The common misconception is that you need a college degree to fly a plane and a high school diploma to fix one. The reverse is more of a general rule now.
Most major airlines will require a degree in something, but most pilot jobs don't require one. It's a good idea to have one to fall back on if aviation turns out not to be your thing or another 9/11 happens. But make it a real four-year degree, not these two year 'aviation diplomas' that will not mean anything outside of aviation.
2007-08-18 18:21:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. I had my glider pilots license at 14, my private pilots license at 16, and my commercial pilots license at 18 1/2... all without having finished HIGH SCHOOL !!
Sadly, I didn't finish college right off... but I joined the Navy, and spent 12 years as flight crew / crew-chief in helicopters. I finished a degree in history, a masters in education / IT.
GOOD LUCK !!
2007-08-18 20:32:27 · answer #5 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get THAT idea. I've known a lot of pilots that didn't finish high school... but then I've known a lot who have advanced degrees, too.
I have a Master's Degree in Engineering but the only thing I have used from that is an ability in math.
2007-08-18 18:23:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To fly a plane in general, no. But if you want to become a fighter pilot or an airlines pilot, then yes, you need a degree.
2007-08-18 18:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think that if you want to be a commercial pilot you will need a proper degree. If you want to just fly a single engine deal, you're alright without any degree
2007-08-18 18:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by Bob Thompson 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes many commercial airline pilots have a degree of arrogance! Most with distinction too!
2007-08-18 20:20:37 · answer #9 · answered by Podgorny 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no all you need is a commercial pilots license.
2007-08-18 20:37:11 · answer #10 · answered by stnsn108pilot 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋