College Degree

[mocaman]

Hey everyone, I was wondering how useful a 4 year degree in Professional Aeronautics is? I will have mine in about 10 months from Riddle (distance learning). I know that alot of people shy away from the whole aviation degree, but I was thinking if someday I could not fly, I could use the degree in some other airline/aerospace industry postion. Has anyone ever had to use this degree, or something similiar to find a non-flying job? Thanks a bunch!

 

[2000flyer]

Hey everyone, I was wondering how useful a 4 year degree in Professional Aeronautics is? I will have mine in about 10 months from Riddle (distance learning). I know that alot of people shy away from the whole aviation degree, but I was thinking if someday I could not fly, I could use the degree in some other airline/aerospace industry postion. Has anyone ever had to use this degree, or something similiar to find a non-flying job? Thanks a bunch!

Show me one person who says a college degree isn't worth it and I'll show you a fool.

A degree in any subject shows a potential employer: a)you're able to commit and finish the job; b) your ability to pass difficult courses. On a professional note, why not have a degree to fall back on should you choose to quit flying, lose a medical, get furloughed, etc. I've never heard of anyone "shy" away from an aviation degree when you're working in the aviation field. Thats like saying a hospital will shy away from a doctor's medical degree. It makes no sense (at least to me).

From a corporate aviation side, a college degree an aeronautics or aviation management could give you a leg up when it's time to hire/promote someone to a management position.

Definitely finish the degree you've started. It will NEVER come back to haunt you. Down the road, add another specialty should you choose to do so. Many companies have educational assistance to help pay for it as well.

Regards,
2000Flyer

 

[bart]

I agree with the above. There are a couple of threads on the subject where you can read diverse opinions and heated debate, but most agree that a college degree is a good idea.

Do a search and you should get enough to write a term paper on.

 

[bobbysamd]

Aviation degree

You're on the right track by pursuing the program you've chosen. The Riddle Professional Aeronautics degree is good way to have something else besides your certificates to show for your hard work in earning them. You very well could use the degree elsewhere in the industry; contrary to what people might tell you I've heard that aviation degrees are assets even outside of aircraft-oriented aviation.

I cannot recall from my Riddle days if you must take physics to earn a Professional Aeronatics degree; if so, that could be useful for finding such temporary work as substitute teaching.

You've made a good decision. Good luck with completing your program.