2 or 4 year degree

[flyallday]

I was just wondering if it mattered at the regional level if you had only a 2 year degree.

 

[great cornholio]

I got on the regionals with NO degree. Just finishing it up online right now so it will be a four year degree. I also have a buddy that got hired and he has a 2 year degree. So for regionals it doesn't really matter, but not sure about the majors, although that won't matter for a while since they won't be hiring for a few years.

 

[dorkdriver]

Dont worry about a degree, I know guys that have GEDs. Just be smart and know your aviation stuff

 

[Hose A. Jiminez]

Dont worry about a degree, I know guys that have GEDs. Just be smart and know your aviation stuff

Good advice if you want to stay at a regional or bottom feeder 135/121 outfit.

Want to go to a major? Get a 4 yr degree. Its more competetive than ever out there.

 

[acaTerry]

As you can see by the poor spelling and grammer on this web board, regionals do not require a degree.

 

[miles otoole]

Good advice if you want to stay at a regional or bottom feeder 135/121 outfit.

Want to go to a major? Get a 4 yr degree. Its more competetive than ever out there.

And not one online to boot.

 

[jumppilot]

Now a days, for the aviation professional, online degrees are the way to go. I'm currently working on my MBA online and find it to be a difficult, yet rewarding, two year program.

I'm sure there are some fluff online degrees, but having a degree still means having a degree. And by going through a reputable institution you can find quality.

But if you still disagree, just call Purdue, NYU and FSU and tell them their online degrees are trash. They are among the many switching to this dynamic format.

The internet isn't going away any time soon.

 

[sweptback]

Do your research though... just because the main school's degree program is accredited does not mean that their online degree is accredited as well.

 

[labbats]

The four year degree symbolizes the hard work and effort required to see yourself through a long-term goal. An online degree shows this same thing.

However, it also encompasses a well-rouned individual that was created through a variety of interaction between people and varying classes. I could see an online degree being better than no degree, certainly, but not equal to one gotten normally.

 

[jrav8tor]

Online degree not equal?

Well, coming from a guy that has been through 2 years of going to college the traditional way, and now finishing online, I have to disagree with you.

I agree a 4 year degree encompasses a well-rouned individual that was created through a variety of interaction between people and varying classes. But I guess an online degree student doesn't interact with people and doesn't take varying classes? Simply not true. My degree is the same degree as my friends. He did it on campus and I am doing it online. Hell, even the classes are the same.

My experience attending college through both avenues has proven to me that the online avenue is equally rewarding if not more. Every one of my professors I have had online are working professionals, or accomplished professionals in the field they are teaching. I can't say that for 25% of my professors at my traditional college. They were career professors. Nothing wrong with that, but my online instructors give real world experience.

Not to mention, the students in my class are from all around the country and even some from other countries. The experience that is involved in teaching and collaborating in my online classes far exceed the learning experience I achieved in my traditional college experience.

One advantage to traditional college is it's more fun! Beer, women, and parties. You don't get that with an online experience.

JR

 

[GFRacerX]

I was just hired as a First Officer with only a GED. When they asked me in the interview what is one thing about myself that I would like to improve, that was it. I still would like to get one and will begin as soon as I am settled in at my new job.

 

[acaTerry]

The online degree is a godsend. Doesn't matter to me, b/c I already have my 4 year. But to those who do not, it's gotta be great. I don't see any other way to get it with an airline schedule than online.

 

[FlyChicaga]

If I can provide any input into this thread, let me say this: I am now working full-time in a professional pilot position, and miss college immensly. It was such a great time, and I didn't realize it until I got out. Luckily, I had some people talk me into staying when I was considering getting out to pursue other things, while at the same time getting an online degree. I am so happy I didn't choose to do that. The last two years of college were some of the best times -- and memories -- I could have ever asked for.

The airlines are a blast. I love my job, but I sure do miss college. Go have that experience; you won't get your youth back. You can spend it worrying about the RJDC, takeovers, bankrupcies, schedules, duty regs, RJ-mainline debates, etc., or spend it enjoying life as seen through beer goggles on the dance floor with college coeds. Plus, you just might learn a few things along the way.

If I can chime in and offer one last bit of advice: If you want to fly during college (recommended!), go to a school that at least has a football team, a huge campus, and a small aviation department. Schools like U of Illinois or Purdue. Saint Louis University is a good one too, even though no football weekends. You'll have a much better time. But that is just my opinion.

 

[huncowboy]

The four year degree symbolizes the hard work and effort required to see yourself through a long-term goal. An online degree shows this same thing.

what hard work LOL? I missed that part ... errr... just don't ask me about GPA.

Someone said that the online degree is a Godsend. I say: Amen.

Planning on starting my Masters this Fall or latest Spring, and although FAU is right next to me I will go for the full online degree.

 

[learflyer]

If I can provide any input into this thread, let me say this: I am now working full-time in a professional pilot position, and miss college immensly. It was such a great time, and I didn't realize it until I got out. Luckily, I had some people talk me into staying when I was considering getting out to pursue other things, while at the same time getting an online degree. I am so happy I didn't choose to do that. The last two years of college were some of the best times -- and memories -- I could have ever asked for.

The airlines are a blast. I love my job, but I sure do miss college. Go have that experience; you won't get your youth back. You can spend it worrying about the RJDC, takeovers, bankrupcies, schedules, duty regs, RJ-mainline debates, etc., or spend it enjoying life as seen through beer goggles on the dance floor with college coeds. Plus, you just might learn a few things along the way.

If I can chime in and offer one last bit of advice: If you want to fly during college (recommended!), go to a school that at least has a football team, a huge campus, and a small aviation department. Schools like U of Illinois or Purdue. Saint Louis University is a good one too, even though no football weekends. You'll have a much better time. But that is just my opinion.

That's great, sonny! Some of us are in our thirties and married however!!

 

[huncowboy]

That's great, sonny! Some of us are in our thirties and married however!!

LOL

 

[Clipper77]

The only downfall with an online degree program (at least the one I went through) was the cost. The classes were more expensive online than if taken on campus??? However, not dealing with school parking, parking tickets and hippie chicks in subaru's; priceless.

 

[CUEBOAT]

hippie chicks in subaru's; priceless

I hate them too

 

[pilotyip]

How did I miss this thread?

Lets face it almost everyone has a degree, they are not that hard to get, and therefore most people being hired have degrees. Check out these statistics, if 97% of the applicants applying at the majors have college degrees, it would follow that 97% of pilots hired would have college degrees. On the other side if only 3% of the pilots applying did not have degrees, and only made up 3% of those being hired. Why did they get hired? Quaility TJ PIC. Degrees open doors quaility, TJ PIC gets you the job. The chances of being hired would be the same.

 

[huncowboy]

We all know that the degree is not just there to get hired at an airline. I would like to see what one does without a medical at the age of 45 with 5000 jet PIC, without savings, and without a degree or even with a 2 years degree. You may find a non aviation job, but you will not make much. Going without a degree is kind of like gambling, but on the other hand if you are getting old you are screwed regardless. With or without a degree... so I guess it is always a bit like gambling.

I know I'll keep studying for my own satisfaction. Doing it online makes it even comfortable.