You can also get good advice on this topic over at the airlinepilotforums

You can also get good advice on this topic over at the airlinepilotforums

Thanks, I will take a look at that

For what it's worth, Utah Valley University has a well-regarded flight-training program. Based out of KPVU with a large fleet of Katanas and Twinstars offering up to Commercial Pilot ratings and with an established internship program with Allegiant and Skywest.

Stupid question from me for the OP:

 

Have you flown yet for real? Have you done a test flight?

 

Before even going that direction I would at least do that...

 

I thought about being a pilot myself, but I'm not sure as I'm sensitive to motion and have some slight ear ache issues at high alts. Just a thing to note.

Stupid question from me for the OP:

 

Have you flown yet for real? Have you done a test flight?

 

Before even going that direction I would at least do that...

 

I thought about being a pilot myself, but I'm not sure as I'm sensitive to motion and have some slight ear ache issues at high alts. Just a thing to note.

Because I study and live in US, i fly a lot. Not only in big airliners, also in small aircraft like C172. Here in Baku, we have a Flight Academy where you can pay to fly if you have a pilot friend to sit beside you, simply an instructor...

If you were willing to move to Canada, a few universities here offer combined CPL and Bachelor degree programs, for example, The University of Waterloo offers a Bachelor of Science and Aviation program, as well, The University of Western Ontario has a Business and Aviation program. There are some Colleges that offer aviation diplomas such as Moint Royal University and Selkirk College.

 

For the longest time I had my heart set on Waterloo's program, as it combines a B.Sc and completes your CPL with multi engine and IFR (I believe so, could be wrong) all in 4 years...however one thing you must consider with these programs is the cost, financially and logistically. Programs that combine licenses and degrees often cost upwards of $120k. For me, Waterloo would've meant moving across the country and living away from home almost full time (as most of the flying is done in the summer)...at 17, it's not really something I felt I was quite ready for. I elected to attend a University a little closer to home and do my flight training separately in the summers back in my home city. Currently I'm doing my PPL and will he going to University in the fall.

 

Do your research for sure. It's a big decision on where you'll go for school, one that you don't want to take lightly. Consider all the expenses and logistics of moving to a new school. Alos consider whether or not you want an abiaiton degree... While It's generally recommended (and almost required)that you get a 4 year college/university degree to reach the major airlines, it generally doesn't matter if it's an aviation related degree. Some pilots advise against aviation degrees- if the degree is your back-up plan, you're using it because the airlines aren't hiring...if the aiines aren't hiring, it probably means the aviation industry is in a downturn...so your aviation degree won't help. For that reason and others, I elected to go into Engineering.

 

Good for you for starting your research now. You're already at a good start if you are thinking about your schooling and career at this age, especially for flying. Best of luck.

If you were willing to move to Canada, a few universities here offer combined CPL and Bachelor degree programs, for example, The University of Waterloo offers a Bachelor of Science and Aviation program, as well, The University of Western Ontario has a Business and Aviation program. There are some Colleges that offer aviation diplomas such as Moint Royal University and Selkirk College.

 

For the longest time I had my heart set on Waterloo's program, as it combines a B.Sc and completes your CPL with multi engine and IFR (I believe so, could be wrong) all in 4 years...however one thing you must consider with these programs is the cost, financially and logistically. Programs that combine licenses and degrees often cost upwards of $120k. For me, Waterloo would've meant moving across the country and living away from home almost full time (as most of the flying is done in the summer)...at 17, it's not really something I felt I was quite ready for. I elected to attend a University a little closer to home and do my flight training separately in the summers back in my home city. Currently I'm doing my PPL and will he going to University in the fall.

 

Do your research for sure. It's a big decision on where you'll go for school, one that you don't want to take lightly. Consider all the expenses and logistics of moving to a new school. Alos consider whether or not you want an abiaiton degree... While It's generally recommended (and almost required)that you get a 4 year college/university degree to reach the major airlines, it generally doesn't matter if it's an aviation related degree. Some pilots advise against aviation degrees- if the degree is your back-up plan, you're using it because the airlines aren't hiring...if the aiines aren't hiring, it probably means the aviation industry is in a downturn...so your aviation degree won't help. For that reason and others, I elected to go into Engineering.

 

Good for you for starting your research now. You're already at a good start if you are thinking about your schooling and career at this age, especially for flying. Best of luck.

If you were willing to move to Canada, a few universities here offer combined CPL and Bachelor degree programs, for example, The University of Waterloo offers a Bachelor of Science and Aviation program, as well, The University of Western Ontario has a Business and Aviation program. There are some Colleges that offer aviation diplomas such as Moint Royal University and Selkirk College.

 

For the longest time I had my heart set on Waterloo's program, as it combines a B.Sc and completes your CPL with multi engine and IFR (I believe so, could be wrong) all in 4 years...however one thing you must consider with these programs is the cost, financially and logistically. Programs that combine licenses and degrees often cost upwards of $120k. For me, Waterloo would've meant moving across the country and living away from home almost full time (as most of the flying is done in the summer)...at 17, it's not really something I felt I was quite ready for. I elected to attend a University a little closer to home and do my flight training separately in the summers back in my home city. Currently I'm doing my PPL and will he going to University in the fall.

 

Do your research for sure. It's a big decision on where you'll go for school, one that you don't want to take lightly. Consider all the expenses and logistics of moving to a new school. Alos consider whether or not you want an abiaiton degree... While It's generally recommended (and almost required)that you get a 4 year college/university degree to reach the major airlines, it generally doesn't matter if it's an aviation related degree. Some pilots advise against aviation degrees- if the degree is your back-up plan, you're using it because the airlines aren't hiring...if the aiines aren't hiring, it probably means the aviation industry is in a downturn...so your aviation degree won't help. For that reason and others, I elected to go into Engineering.

 

Good for you for starting your research now. You're already at a good start if you are thinking about your schooling and career at this age, especially for flying. Best of luck.

For what it's worth, Utah Valley University has a well-regarded flight-training program. Based out of KPVU with a large fleet of Katanas and Twinstars offering up to Commercial Pilot ratings and with an established internship program with Allegiant and Skywest.

 

They also have four-year Aviation degree programs completely online, so you can do your actual flight training wherever you live. Or of course you can still go the traditional route at their main campus in Utah. I am considering the online option with them, 'cause I still need to work full time. It is a little bit more pricey if you don't live in Utah though.

 

 

If you were willing to move to Canada, a few universities here offer combined CPL and Bachelor degree programs, for example, The University of Waterloo offers a Bachelor of Science and Aviation program, as well, The University of Western Ontario has a Business and Aviation program. There are some Colleges that offer aviation diplomas such as Moint Royal University and Selkirk College.

For the longest time I had my heart set on Waterloo's program, as it combines a B.Sc and completes your CPL with multi engine and IFR (I believe so, could be wrong) all in 4 years.

 

I went to Conestoga College, they flew out of the same flight centre as the Waterloo kids, and in just 2 years i got my Multi IFR/ CPL/IATRA with a diploma in "General Arts & Science - Aviation". Great program to set you up in the Canadian industry. Anyway, best of luck in your training! 

 

 

If you were willing to move to Canada, a few universities here offer combined CPL and Bachelor degree programs, for example, The University of Waterloo offers a Bachelor of Science and Aviation program, as well, The University of Western Ontario has a Business and Aviation program. There are some Colleges that offer aviation diplomas such as Moint Royal University and Selkirk College.

Yeah. Canada is fine with me. I have many friends from my country in Waterloo. Actually like 13 or 14

 

 

They also have four-year Aviation degree programs completely online, so you can do your actual flight training wherever you live. Or of course you can still go the traditional route at their main campus in Utah. I am considering the online option with them, 'cause I still need to work full time. It is a little bit more pricey if you don't live in Utah though.

I never heard of online Aviation. I will do more research about it

I went to Saint Louis University. Very good program (relatively affordable) if you do it right. I have my Commercial .

I went to Saint Louis University. Very good program (relatively affordable) if you do it right. I have my Commercial .

 

I've flown with an FO that went to that program. He has nothing but good things to say.

I went to Vaughn College in Queens. Good school if you put your head down and work.  You don't need a degree in aviation. I would personally advise against a degree in aviation because you are so limited in work fields. My best friend is currently training for the USAF at Laughlin AFB to be a C5 pilot. He is a reservist. He loves life. Get your degree, Fly when you can, having at least a PPL helps.  

 

If you want to read about his adventure... 

 

http://pilotslot.blogspot.com/

It starts here: http://pilotslot.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-01-22T16:25:00-08:00&max-results=7&start=21&by-date=false

To the OP:

 

I was in the same boat as you essentially going into my Junior year in High School. I wanted to be a pilot and had my heart set on Embry-Riddle. I had visited it, done the summer programs, and it seemed like the school for me. However, I took a step back and realized that ERAU is essentially a trade school. You would be interacting almost exclusively with aviation students, which limits the connections that you will be able to make, and your ability to diversify your education at such a specialized school is also somewhat limited. What people say is true; only getting an aviation degree is a bad idea as the aviation industry is highly unstable and you can market yourself to potential employers much better with a less specialized degree.  I looked around at different schools, and eventually settled on (THE) Ohio State University in Columbus, OH with a Major in Business Administration and a Minor in Aviation. OSU has a great flight program and also a very good business school. My advice to you is to think about something you would like to do besides flying (something general, like business, accounting, engineering, etc..) and make that your Major. This way you can better prepare yourself for your future, which will be very hard to predict if it involves Aviation. This is just my perspective, of course, and the final decision is up to you. 

 

I haven't started yet at OSU so I can't tell you about any first-hand experience, but from what I have heard and seen the flight program is excellent. I start school in less than three weeks- Go Bucks!

To the OP:

 

I was in the same boat as you essentially going into my Junior year in High School. I wanted to be a pilot and had my heart set on Embry-Riddle. I had visited it, done the summer programs, and it seemed like the school for me. However, I took a step back and realized that ERAU is essentially a trade school. You would be interacting almost exclusively with aviation students, which limits the connections that you will be able to make, and your ability to diversify your education at such a specialized school is also somewhat limited. What people say is true; only getting an aviation degree is a bad idea as the aviation industry is highly unstable and you can market yourself to potential employers much better with a less specialized degree.  I looked around at different schools, and eventually settled on (THE) Ohio State University in Columbus, OH with a Major in Business Administration and a Minor in Aviation. OSU has a great flight program and also a very good business school. My advice to you is to think about something you would like to do besides flying (something general, like business, accounting, engineering, etc..) and make that your Major. This way you can better prepare yourself for your future, which will be very hard to predict if it involves Aviation. This is just my perspective, of course, and the final decision is up to you. 

 

I haven't started yet at OSU so I can't tell you about any first-hand experience, but from what I have heard and seen the flight program is excellent. I start school in less than three weeks- Go Bucks!

 

 

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Have a look at http://broward.edu/academics/programs/aviation/Pages/default.aspx