Master's Degree for Corporate Flight Dept Management?

[BugSmasher999]

I am considering entering a master's program for a semi aviation related degree. I was interested to know how pilots/managers feel about the way the industry is moving. Meaning do you think that company's are now or in the future will be looking for flight department managers hold a masters degree to qualify for a management position.

Thank you.

BugSmasher999

 

[sleepy]

I think Coke requires all of their pilots to have one.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

I am considering entering a master's program for a semi aviation related degree. I was interested to know how pilots/managers feel about the way the industry is moving. Meaning do you think that company's are now or in the future will be looking for flight department managers hold a masters degree to qualify for a management position.

Thank you.

BugSmasher999

Certainly not a requirement IMHO...but never hurts.

If you have the time, discipline, and if your employer is picking up the tab -- why not? I would not pay for it yourself thinking its going to get you the position...but thats just me.

contrary to what you hear from Yipsilanti, education is good.

 

[RichardRambone]

Talk to the resume writer Kathy Sweeney. She answered this question for me when I was considering getting an MBA. She basically said its not worth the debt. Find your niche in the market and exploit it. A degree with no practical experience is not much. If someone else is picking up the tab then i'd jump on it but the impression I got was that it won't make a big difference.