Hi, first time poster here. Hopefully this is in the right spot.
I am looking for advice. To any pilots out there, if you had to start over, what path would you take to get to a commercial airliner or private company?
Is going to University or College worth it? Is it even needed? I am looking at spending $150k on a 4 year degree but I want to fly. I know most companies don't require a post secondary education but I also don't want to not get a degree and regret it later. $150K on a degree I won't use is also not a path I want to take. The only course I can see taking is an aviation management (4 years to get a masters degree). Tough to think I could but a Cessna and not spend 4 years for something I am never going to use but is a check box on an HR hiring list.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I am from Toronto Ontario Canada but want to work anywhere.
Thank you in advance.
I am looking for advice. To any pilots out there, if you had to start over, what path would you take to get to a commercial airliner or private company?
Is going to University or College worth it? Is it even needed? I am looking at spending $150k on a 4 year degree but I want to fly. I know most companies don't require a post secondary education but I also don't want to not get a degree and regret it later. $150K on a degree I won't use is also not a path I want to take. The only course I can see taking is an aviation management (4 years to get a masters degree). Tough to think I could but a Cessna and not spend 4 years for something I am never going to use but is a check box on an HR hiring list.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I am from Toronto Ontario Canada but want to work anywhere.
Thank you in advance.