Aero Science Poll

[airforceusaf]

Id like to get peoples view on the Areo Science degree.



:beer: cheers!

 

[Air 1]

Let the FLAMES begin! :angryfire

 

[airforceusaf]

Let the FLAMES begin! :angryfire

LOOK IF THIS IS POTENTIAL FLAME BAIT TELL ME BECAUSE I AM JUST LOOKING FOR PEOPLES OPINIONS. IF IT IS A PROBLEM ILL TAKE IT OFF IMMIDIATLY.

 

[mar]

No offense but you're new here

All you gotta do is a search to find the myriad opinions on Air Science.

But I can sum it up for you:

Too much specialization is a bad thing. It's a better idea to study a field unrelated to aviation so that when the bottom falls out (again) you can keep your head above water.

And, oh yeah, don't think the world owes you anything just 'cause you graduated ERAU.

Good luck.
'mar' ERAU PRC '90

 

[Air 1]

Like mar said, get something to fall back on. I'm sort of in the same situation as you. I started as pro pilot at my school, so I could get my tailwheel endorsement. I then switched over to maintenance so I can get my A&P. I know its still in the aviation field, but there's no other major that would interest me enough to keep me in school. Just something to use if I was to lose my medical.

 

[General Pee]

Dont do it, go to a real college equiped with a liberal arts program and women. You will be able to spell unlike alot of pilots, myself included. And if your all rotc go anywhere! UM is a hell of a place compared to ERAU

 

[LarryinTN]

I've found my aeronautical science degree to be very helpful. It put me ahead of everyone else in all of my airline ground school classes, helped in all of my interviews and is even useful when flying the line.

Additionally, at each airline interview I was interviewed by an ERAU alumn as part of the process which certainly didn't hurt. At the regional level it was the Captain who did the technical interview. At ABX it was the sim instructor doing the app ride. In both cases we spent part of the interview talking about people we had both known from the PRC campus.

It has certainly been worth the money spent for me. Of course tuition was less than $2000/semester when I went through.

LJ... PRC '89

 

[gkrangers]

Is it worth it now? No, I don't think so..not from a job point of view. Yeah, you'll gain a wealth of knowledge....but I'd recommend a different degree, something more practical in the job market should you need it.

And yes, you are starting to sound like a flamebaiter...

 

[Ralgha]

It's not worth the paper it's printed on. It won't put you ahead of anyone else in a 121 ground school. Get a real degree, it will help you out in many ways. Consider this, I have a degree in engineering, and I found 121 ground school to be easy.

 

[AeroBoy]

I graduated DAB '95 with an Aero Science degree. Yes, it is quite specialized; however, I did learn a lot and think it was well worth the money spent. And for the smart a$$e$, I can spell and write just fine--in fact, I write and edit copy for a major aviation magazine.

Your decision should come down to what you want to do–my intention on enrolling at ERAU was to fly for a corporate outfit. But as in life, those plans changed over time. Also don't forget that your education doesn't have to stop at graduation–why not earn a second degree (non-aviation, if you prefer) on the side after you enter the workforce? After all, a good pilot is always learning...