UndauntedFlyer said:
Here is another perspective for those deciding on a major other than the poor choice of words used above..
I have a friend who majored in Aviation Mgmnt, and is much older than me. He majored in what he loved, and by doing so, was able to gain a great education in the field. The techniques and savvy that were gained through college put him in a great position to succeed later in life. Furthermore, majoring in Aviation Mgmnt allowed him to connect with an airline that was seeking just such students for internships. In 3 years of working there, he was able to gain valuable experience by seeing and learning first hand about this airline and more importantly...the industry. Of even greater importance, the contacts that he made at that airline would become to be one of his greatest assests down the road. After graduation, he began working at a different airline, on the line. He was also furloughed some years later. During the down time, he used a few of the contacts and education he had gained through the industry, both at college and at the former internship to propel his career to wonderful heights. He was invited to begin instructing a few classes at the university, and also got in touch with a former contact that he knew wanted to get involved with his own flight school. That friend now is the owner of a great flight school, continues to offer his services when available at the university, and.. was able to continue to fly when he was re-called.
While this may not be the annual salary of a lottery winner that undaunted flyer's friend brings in, I know my friend (and former teacher) is as happy as he could ever be. Every few months I am able to see him, and he never forgets to tell me that it was the leg-up he got in college by majoring in what he loved, having great professors to pass on their knowledge, and making contacts at that internship that allowed him to get to where he is now.
To steer people away from a degree in Aviation is something I hate to see others do. Dedication and hard work will put you in the best position to succeed. There are many options to get to the point of success, but only one option to make sure you are happy when you are there. Do what you love, and do it with a passion.
