Just wondering if any pilots/instructors have gone back to school or university and flown/taught part-time while going to school?
If so, what did you study? Are there some disciplines from your experiences that would compliment flying? Or help you out later on? Such as marketing or business?
Positive comments welcome....and bad experiences too!
I realize you can never have too much education; I was just thinking about some options. Thanks.
I went back to University while I was flying. I got my BA in Political science (Sounds useless, but it's not as bad as music history ).
At least it gives me something to fall back on. It's tough doing it at night, but well worth it.
Commerce and Marketing is always good. Just think about doing something that can help you if, god forbid, you have to leave flying.
Prior to getting into flying I was going through to be a nurse, I'd always wanted to be a pilot so when the oppourtunity presented itself I switched careers. It did teach me alot about how to work with people and hey....if I ever have an inflight medical emergency I'm ready!
I am currently going to school flying skis on the weekend and floats in the summer. This has worked out great for me. I just suggest being upfront with your employer about what your plans are and when you will be available for work. Most guys will be quite accommodating if you plan on sticking around for a few years.
Im just finishing up my last semester of my business degree at university. I started Flight training in high school and now for the last year have been instructing part/full time and going to school full time. its busy at times (midterms, finals) but other than that, its doable. It just keeps all options open (if im insructing a millionaire who's just DYING for a young guy with a business degree to make some REAL money ). i wont hold my breath.....
I would just caution you regarding the topic of your degree...take something that doesn't expire, that doesn't require lots of involvement to break into, something that doesn't lead to unemployment...
BBA = excellent
B.Com = good
BA History = not so sexy
Engineering = forget about it
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bogey wrote:Don't most major airlines require a degree?
The last time I checked AirCanada required either a university degree or a college diploma. The criteria is that you should have some kind of post-secondary education. Many people fret about not having a degree because they feel they wont be marketable. Don't forget that personality is very important. If you have an element of prickliness or you indulge in showing off to others your 'superior' piloting or instructing skills chances are good that your acquaintances who work elsewhere wont rush to help you get that next job.
bogey wrote:Don't most major airlines require a degree?
Although it is highly recommended to have some post-secondary education to get yourself into Air Canada, it is not required. However you will get more 'points' if you do. Check out thir website listing their requirements:
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In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield...W. Buffett
