I could really use some advice from those who may know.
Alright, I am currently in an "integrated" program at my flight school. I am thinking about switching to a traditional program. I will finish with more hours 210 vs 190 and I can save some cash and finish earlier.
This means alot more self study, and in the end not having the word "integrated" on my resume. I have a university degree.
Is an "integrated" worth holding onto?
In the short term i win, but in the long run I'm not sure?
Please throw advice my way. I'm leaning towards Traditional but dont want to sell myself short.
I need advice!
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wallypilot
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Where are you taking the Integrated course? Do you have a good instructor?
I think you have to make the decision regardless of the Degree. The Degree is a great thing to have on your resume, for sure, but I don't think it needs to influence this decision.
I think the main benefit of the Integrated system is the more structured syllabus, but you could learn all the same stuff by doing the traditional commercial, and multi IFR, and some good self study.
I am not sure if employers would differentiate b/t the two programs. I think all they see is commercial license/multi IFR. I could be wrong, though. I don't think 10 hours here or there makes any difference for entry level positions.
You also might want to post under the Flight Instruction section. Hope this helps at least a little.
wp
I think you have to make the decision regardless of the Degree. The Degree is a great thing to have on your resume, for sure, but I don't think it needs to influence this decision.
I think the main benefit of the Integrated system is the more structured syllabus, but you could learn all the same stuff by doing the traditional commercial, and multi IFR, and some good self study.
I am not sure if employers would differentiate b/t the two programs. I think all they see is commercial license/multi IFR. I could be wrong, though. I don't think 10 hours here or there makes any difference for entry level positions.
You also might want to post under the Flight Instruction section. Hope this helps at least a little.
wp
I have never met a cp/ops manager who cared whether the resume said integrated or not. And while there are some outfits who insist on aviation diplomas there are at least as many who will not touch them.
Really all people care about is what kind of person you are, and often how much multi time you have. Heck the first time i got asked whether or not i had any violations on my licence was for the insurance papers, two months after i got hired.
ahramin
Really all people care about is what kind of person you are, and often how much multi time you have. Heck the first time i got asked whether or not i had any violations on my licence was for the insurance papers, two months after i got hired.
ahramin
The intergrated doesn't really do anything one way or another for a job half will say so what and the other half will say what the hell is that. Preety soon you'll find out that either 190-210 isn't much and you need every hour you can get. If you like where you are and your instructor stay there.
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duplicate2
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Let me guess, MFC right?
I would agree that most CPs don't know what an integrated is or don't care. So far there has been very little exposure given to it in the industry to promote the benefits. One drawback you might find is that CPs may find it suspicious that you have less than 200 hours but have a CPL.
My suggestion, go with the traditional, esp if it is MFC and you can probably keep the same instructor anyway and save some bucks. The Integrated is a good idea, perhaps not implemented perfectly, but it definitely seems to get no recognition outside of the flight training world.
I would agree that most CPs don't know what an integrated is or don't care. So far there has been very little exposure given to it in the industry to promote the benefits. One drawback you might find is that CPs may find it suspicious that you have less than 200 hours but have a CPL.
My suggestion, go with the traditional, esp if it is MFC and you can probably keep the same instructor anyway and save some bucks. The Integrated is a good idea, perhaps not implemented perfectly, but it definitely seems to get no recognition outside of the flight training world.
