Time for school?

[CFI2766]

I'm looking into going to grad school. I want to do a distance learning prgogram, with a flexible schedule. I've been on reserve for three months now, and I'm infrequently called in. What I want to know is how much time I will have for schoolwork when I do ultimately get a line. (I'm on the ATR, so I suspect it will be a while before I even get a relief line.)

So, to the guys with lines, what do you think? Will I have time to do a 20-24 month program? If so, do you think that 20-24 months will be enough time to finish my MBA before I upgrade?

Thanks in advance,

G

 

[atlcrashpad]

Ize LQQKIN' ta gets mah GED tooo.... Bouyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...

 

[OPECJet]

I'm thinking the exact same thing, but going full time. Can't deal with this BS anymore!

 

[GEORGE DUBYA]

I was seriously considering even had the money in an account to start then thought where is it going to get me. Nobody will care you have a masters. It is a waste of money. Your already at the top of your profession. You want to go more into debt?

 

[Leroy Smith]

If you are working for ASA and on reserve now, I think it is a pretty good bet you will be able to get it done with time to spare. Even with upgrade times coming down a bit.

Your already at the top of your profession.

Now that is funny right there!

 

[DrunkIrishman]

Having personally done what you are thinking about doing, yes it is possible. As far as being a waste; I guess it just depends on what your goal is in getting the degree.

Best of luck!

 

[cldsfr79]

I did a Master's in Aviation Science with Everglades University. It was all done online and took about two years. I had to complete 36 units of which 6 units was a thesis. I don't know what you want to get it in, but I'll tell you it takes a lot of time. I felt I worked harder on this degree than I did with my four year BA. Everyday I was off, I felt like I was reading, studying, researching, and writing papers. When I was at work, my lap top and books followed me every where. When I got to the hotel, instead of grabbing a bite to eat or working out right away, I was firing up my computer. It was worth it though. I really enjoyed the knowledge I learned and knew I improved myself. Getting a masters can also help with a back up career (or a way out for some) if things don't go so well in aviation.

How was it? "Class" size was small so professors can focus on helping you, but you are more isolated than if you were in a class room. Yes, you can always email the teacher or other students if you don't understand something, but you still are kind of out on your own. If your the type of person that can learn by reading right out of books and don't need lectures or personal interaction, than an online course will work for you. Some professors do provide lecture notes, some do power point stuff, others depend on the virtual lecture on the message board to teach. Be prepared to write in depth papers, contribute to class lectures (similar to a message board), and don't forget about the exams and finals.

I say go for it, but be prepared for doing a good amount of work. It's no picnic or easy "A".