Never mind, I sent you a pm, get back to me.
I guess its just personal preference, some people say to have a back up plan, while other its not. I usually someone who likes to play it safe, but this might change. People also keep Knocking the Georgian program, wouldn’t that me kind of playing it save and it would give me a foot in the door for an office or ramp job wouldn’t it? Plus the three co-ops would give me the chance to check out some companies. Although my ultimate goal is to fly the PC12 for AirSprint, I don’t think they hire off the ramp or office. Maybe I might look into Wasaya, although I wouldn’t mind sitting right set at Sprint for a couple years, it would be nice transfer from Wasaya to Sprint directly to captain. I just don’t want to get the reputation and for moving around a lot. I guess twice isn’t too bad. It is good not to around a lot, or could this work against me? I mean I’m sure my salary would get maxed out, but 20 000 to start and max out at 45-60 000 doesn’t sound overly bad to me. I don’t know why everyone is complaining? You would be a tight budget but if you don’t plan on having kids and or a high maintenance wife sit at home trophy wife you would be okay, no? I’m defiantly not becoming a pilot for the money, its something I’m overly passionate about and couldn’t see myself doing anything else. The experience of fallowing your dreams far outweighs any amount of money. I know its great to have money, but from watching my parents it doesn’t make you happy.
I’ve heard the health sector and the insurance industry are both great back up plans, and you will never have to worry about a recession, which makes sense.
MN
Big choice...cant see myself doing anything else!
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Couldn’t have been said better, thanks for the great advice.
Now theres another issue that requires attention and advice....
Confed - risk getting booted but reach my goal faster, and with less dept.(Risky) 2 years = PPL,FL, CPL.
OR
Georgian- bust my ass trying to pay for my licenses, but have some flexibility with my training(safer, but costly and will take longer) 3 years + probably 1 or 2 years working = PPL,CPL,ME-IFR.
I know Confed has a great reputation, but when it comes down to finding a job does it really matter where my diploma is from?
What’s my best option?
Suggestions welcome/appreciated.
MN
Now theres another issue that requires attention and advice....
Confed - risk getting booted but reach my goal faster, and with less dept.(Risky) 2 years = PPL,FL, CPL.
OR
Georgian- bust my ass trying to pay for my licenses, but have some flexibility with my training(safer, but costly and will take longer) 3 years + probably 1 or 2 years working = PPL,CPL,ME-IFR.
I know Confed has a great reputation, but when it comes down to finding a job does it really matter where my diploma is from?
What’s my best option?
Suggestions welcome/appreciated.
MN
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Re:
The diploma from Confederation doesn't help with getting a flying job as far as I've seen/heard. The real challenge with the non-aviation courses is being motivated to do the work (which regularly seems like a waste of time for some courses) and making time to do the work without falling behind in the aviation courses. If worst comes to worst - remember non-aviation courses are 60% to pass...lots of room for slacking if you need a bit more time to study for a ground school test. The aviation courses were generally more demanding due to the amount of facts, numbers, formulas, and everything else they throw at you. If you did end up taking ground school this winter you are in a good position to start...just don't think you know everything the college wants you to know and study what you cover in class.mathias_now wrote: Confed - risk getting booted but reach my goal faster, and with less dept.(Risky) 2 years = PPL,FL, CPL.
I know Confed has a great reputation, but when it comes down to finding a job does it really matter where my diploma is from?
What’s my best option?
What's the best option? In all likelihood it'll be a personal preference. I enjoyed Confed and am quite happy with my decision to go there, but there are also several reasons I wish I had done my PPL/CPL privately and gotten a diploma in something else (or not bothered with one).
P.S. - If you go to Confed get exemptions for as many courses as possible - make the time spent at university useful. I'd recommend exemptions in English/communications, math, and the computer courses if possible.
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Re: Big choice...cant see myself doing anything else!
StudentPilot, thank you very much for the heads up and advice. Would having completed my PPL be a leg up on the program and how would this change the curriculum in the first year?
Don't get me wrong, I'm overly excited to go to confed, just alittle nervous. The benefits however far out weigh the potential loss. What books/study material would you recommend reading aside from taking part in a PPL ground school and possibly competing the PPL.
You mentioned that the confed diploma doesn't hold much weight in the industry, so what in your opinion would you recommend one take at college?(Business management, Geography?) And finally where are you in your career right now, what route did you take to get there, and where do you hope to be in 10 years?
Kindest regards,
MN
Don't get me wrong, I'm overly excited to go to confed, just alittle nervous. The benefits however far out weigh the potential loss. What books/study material would you recommend reading aside from taking part in a PPL ground school and possibly competing the PPL.
You mentioned that the confed diploma doesn't hold much weight in the industry, so what in your opinion would you recommend one take at college?(Business management, Geography?) And finally where are you in your career right now, what route did you take to get there, and where do you hope to be in 10 years?
Kindest regards,
MN
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Re: Big choice...cant see myself doing anything else!
Hey MN.
Just make the commitment and go to Confed. It's a fantastic program with a proven track record. You already know the attrition rate is high in the first semester, so use that to your advantage and work as hard as you can. Make use of every resource the college provides like signing up for a tutor for whatever classes you think you might have problems with. On bad weather days you can approach your intern instructor, some times even the senior instructors, to go over ground school course material. Everyone at the college is very helpful, especially for those that actually want to succeed. Take a PPL ground school course over the summer or even just start reading From The Ground Up. Just remember, even if you've done a PPL ground school course prior to starting the program in the Fall, don't slack. Quite a few guys came into first semester thinking they had it easy because they had a PPL already.. that wasn't the case. If you put in the time and effort, do you homework, ask for help, etc, you can pass the courses easily. The majority of those that fail out in the first semester, did so because they did not have the drive or passion to succeed. There are a few exceptions, but for the most part the ones that failed out didn't do the work necessary to pass. Your priorities have to be straight.
Like someone said before, if you have any university courses you could get credit for, then give it a try. Anything to reduce the course load in the first semester will help. If not, just budget your time wisely and put in the time and effort. It doesn't mean you have to stay couped up in your room and never socialize. Just be smart about it, especially if you're living in residence.
Just make the commitment and go to Confed. It's a fantastic program with a proven track record. You already know the attrition rate is high in the first semester, so use that to your advantage and work as hard as you can. Make use of every resource the college provides like signing up for a tutor for whatever classes you think you might have problems with. On bad weather days you can approach your intern instructor, some times even the senior instructors, to go over ground school course material. Everyone at the college is very helpful, especially for those that actually want to succeed. Take a PPL ground school course over the summer or even just start reading From The Ground Up. Just remember, even if you've done a PPL ground school course prior to starting the program in the Fall, don't slack. Quite a few guys came into first semester thinking they had it easy because they had a PPL already.. that wasn't the case. If you put in the time and effort, do you homework, ask for help, etc, you can pass the courses easily. The majority of those that fail out in the first semester, did so because they did not have the drive or passion to succeed. There are a few exceptions, but for the most part the ones that failed out didn't do the work necessary to pass. Your priorities have to be straight.
Like someone said before, if you have any university courses you could get credit for, then give it a try. Anything to reduce the course load in the first semester will help. If not, just budget your time wisely and put in the time and effort. It doesn't mean you have to stay couped up in your room and never socialize. Just be smart about it, especially if you're living in residence.
