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[jspilot]

just have a simple question. If I am an airline pilot or have any flying position for 30 years and I lose my medical with a accounting degree (or any degree other than aviation) who would hire me with no experience and a 30 year old degree?

 

[RichardRambone]

I think it costs around 20,000 and takes 2 years. Thats only for tuition. I dont want to depend on myself flying as a pilot for the next 30 yrs. I would like to gain great experience as a line pilot and then consider going into management someday. I think an MBA would be very helpful. Even if it is an aviation one it still should have the core courses any traditional MBA would have. I like the aviation part b/c it will keep me interested.

 

[tuna pimp]

Cost me around $20,000. I did mine full-time and it took me 4 semesters to earn it. I think part time MBAs usually need about 2-3 years.

JSPilot; If you're looking to fly the line the next 30 years then it probably would not be worth it unless you plan on starting a business on the side. Then it might be justifiable.

RRambone; you are correct about the Aviation MBA. The core courses are the same as a regular MBA. You take an economics class however the focus of discussion, reading, case studies, and assignments center around aviation. Same with Finance, Accounting, labour relations etc...

Both a good and bad thing. GOOD if you KNOW you're going to pursue an aviation career and have a real interest in aviation business. Also GOOD for building contacts within the biz. I've got friends and former classmates spread out in basically every airline head office in the USA. That could come in handy someday, who knows.
BAD because it could conceivably make you look a bit less marketable to a hiring manager outside of aviation vs. somebody from a more traditional MBA program.

Hope this helps.

 

[CXAV8]

Really, according to your posts degrees are unnecessary and having an MBA is a waste of time. Ever hear of not putting all your eggs in one basket?
I guess that's why your at freight lifer based at a airport thats better days are in the past.
See ya