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Title: need help Post by: mike on May 29, 2007, 08:06:56 AM i am trying to decide on which route to take. the 4 year program with delta connection where i can get a degree and get a license, or go embry-riddle. is there a big difference, for ex. is e-r like the harvard of flight schools. i know their website is nice and show's people smiling at planes and stuff but for some reason it just did not catch my fancy. any pointer's would help. im not acting on anything yet as i am sweating my ass off in iraq and wont be home for abit. i would go to the local airport and talk to some pilots or something but obviously i cant do that. trying to put a plan together before i get out.
thanks Title: Re: need help Post by: Neal M. on May 30, 2007, 12:35:17 PM I would suggest geting a degree cause the only way you are going to make any good money in the airlines is if you have a degree! Delta connection is a good choice but you mite also want to look at Flight Safety Academy(FSI). Just really try hard and get a degree in aviation Sci. or anything in aviation! GOOD LUCK!
Title: Re: need help Post by: falconflyer on June 09, 2007, 07:43:00 PM The most important this is that you get a degree...it does not matter if it is from an aviation institution (E-R, Flt. S., DCA, etc.). The airlines like to see that you have completed the level of advanced education (college degree) and then they go straight to the flight history and experience level.
If cost is a big issue for you then I would stay away from the big name guys. Get your degree at a reputable university and then find a flight academy that can give you the most up-to-date and advanced training possible in the time frame you prefer. College set aside...you should not spend more than 50k for all your flight ratings (PPL thru MEI). Of course cost of living will factor in as an additional cost but I am primarily speaking of the flight training and time building. Time frame issues....don't go to a place that will get you a rating in two weeks...your knowledge level will bit you in the end at an CFI or Airline interview. Get the training done right the first time but a reputable academy. Your training should take 6-10 months depending on your availability and study habits. Just my .02 cents (or more for that matter) |