College Degree and FLight Training

[PressP]

I know of EMbry RIddle, but what other colleges out there offer a BA and all your flight training. Also, what about internships with airlines during the 4 years? Thanks guys!

 

[wxman]

On your previous post, several people replied telling you about various college/university aviation programs. Check out the associated websites, or call, to find out about any one of them.

Southern Illinois University offers an AAS degree in Aviation Flight, and a BS in Aviation Management. The credits you would earn working towards the AAS will transfer to the BS degree. We also have a number of internship agreements with various regional and major airlines (although most of the major airline internships have been put on hold following 9/11). Many of our students do get internships, and that often will tend to lead to employment with the regional airlines. Of course, there is no guarantee... it all depends on the person.

 

[MarineGrunt]

UND

University of North Dakota has an aviation program thats a lot cheaper than Riddle. The entire UND fleet is only about 2 years old. The only thing that sucks about it is the insane cold, blizzards, flooding, and lack of civilization. Other than that, if you're in the midwest, it's your best bet.

 

[TX_Pilot]

Aviation Colleges

If you can find a store that carries the AOPA Flight Training Magazine, be sure to get the Dec. issue. I saw that they are printing their College and flight school issue next month. I think most Barnes & Noble bookstores or similar stores carry the magazine if you need to buy it. Good Luck!

 

[BoDEAN]

I went to Riddle for 2 years, and transfered to Western Michigan University. Both excellent schools.

Also, Purdue, and Ohio State.

Do some research, you'll be surprised what you find!

 

[na265]

I went to an excellent Jr college in Altus, Ok. It is Western Ok State. The cost of the AC was very good, 25.00hr for a 150. Of course, this was in the early 90's, and cost i'm sure have gone up. After you get your Assoc. you can move on to a 4yr program with all your ratings.

 

[AlphEcho]

Minnesota State University in Mankato Minnesota is a great school where you get three times the twin time and experience for about less than 1/3 the cost of UND, EMB, and pretty much anywhere else. I don't think that UND is much cheaper then Riddle based on student I've talked to. How much are you guys paying for a Seminole and an instructor now anyway, about $250/hr? That's insane, I don't care how shiny your gps's are. Anybody can pm me if they have questions about MSU and some internship opportunities.

 

[bobbysamd]

College flight programs

I heard that Mankato State (Minnesota State-Mankato) does virtually all of its advanced training in light twins. I like that idea, because it really maximizes the value of your multi training. In such a program, you leave with much more multi than in other programs, which gives you a head start on building those hours. On the other hand, there are programs in which you earn your Commercial-Instrument in singles and add the multi later. There are plenty of successful people who go that route, too.

Metropolitan State College of Denver has a good program, with United internship connections, I believe. Here's a link.

Aims Community College in Greeley, Colorado, has an aviation program. Here's a link to it.

Southeastern State College in Durant, Oklahoma, had a pretty good program at one time. Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma, has a program.

LeTourneau University in Texas has a well-known program. Parks College in St. Louis has been known for its aviation program for years. I have a friend who is an (extremely professional and fair) FAA ASI in Portland, Oregon, who had overseen the Lane Community College aviation program and would rave about it.

Finally, don't forget Mesa Airlines Pilot Development. I mention it because you get a two-year Aviation Techology degree from San Juan Community College in Farmington, New Mexico, as part of the program.

Hope these ideas help. Good luck with your choice.

 

[Illini Pilot]

University of Illinois

Major either in Aviation Human Factors, or any other at hte school while concurrently getting your ratings(im the latter, in finance right now)

www.aviation.uiuc.edu

great planes, facilities, SCHOOL, instructors(there are a few on these boards including flychicaga)

 

[Draginass]

Try this link. Has links to most of the aviation degree programs in the US.

http://www.aapilots.com/public/flash/mentoring.asp?content_id=1280