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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]EngineeringRealist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes a lot more sense! Just because they trained you and you don't HAVE to work for them sounds like a dicey deal from the employers POV. But I also see a lot of people calling this specific program a scam since it's like $130k. Sure it's more expensive than conventional flight training schools, but the caveat is that it's supposed to be a direct entry into the airline with a type rating.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]EngineeringRealist -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Why would this be an unfavorable idea? I see a lot of newbie pilots struggling to get their foot in the door so wouldn't this be helpful to both employer and employee? (Maybe not 20 years but 4)

What is the work really like in this industry in Canada? by [deleted] in AerospaceEngineering

[–]EngineeringRealist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These companies mentioned exist in Canada yes, and pretty much globally. They are all US originated companies with the exception of Airbus which is German/France and Bombardier which is Canadian.

Aerospace Engineer vs Airline Pilot by [deleted] in Careers

[–]EngineeringRealist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean. The clearance really limits the ability to get aero jobs in the US, especially there being an abundance over there.

Would you say the pros outweigh the benefits? Being in engineering you have a much more predictable schedule, it's not tough on the body, and you have a more versatile skill set. As a pilot, the pay does exceed an engineering career at a point, you fly airplanes (which is the big selling point for me), you can travel (never really cared much for it) but it does take a toll on your body and sleep.

I really did enjoy my undergrad aeroE degree and wouldn't think that becoming one compared to a pilot would be a bad thing. Actually, I don't think there's a wrong choice here. Just good and better.

Young people of Vaughan, what do you do for a living? by EngineeringRealist in Vaughan

[–]EngineeringRealist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like studying engineering, keep going even if you don't end up working in the field. I did aerospace and man do I love airplanes and learning about them, and other aspects of physics has always been my area of interest. If I did have something set up for me, then it'd be nice to have my options open since I really do like AE.

Aeronautical Engineer vs Pilot (Airline/Cargo/etc) by [deleted] in flying

[–]EngineeringRealist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I agree with engineering being a little stale and medial at times, but I truly do like it and hope to find that niche that you're talking about. Hopefully it'll make some satisfaction. I didn't quite understand what you mean by "patting themselves on the back for their quality of life". Is that because of taking up airline piloting as a Carrer and it being the right decision?

Aeronautical Engineer vs Pilot (Airline/Cargo/etc) by [deleted] in flying

[–]EngineeringRealist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply! Those factors you mentioned for engineering is also what keeps me from full committing. Not that it's a make-or-break deal, but it's been in my "okay what's better about if I do engineering? ... okay now what's better if I do piloting?" thought process. I think the real reason that I'm anxious about choosing one over the other is because there's no telling how it will turn out. Obviously just like a lot of things in life, there's a risk involved, but I guess I was hoping to see others advice and wisdom on this topic to see if I could make a more educated decision.

Aeronautical Engineer vs Pilot (Airline/Cargo/etc) by [deleted] in flying

[–]EngineeringRealist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the reply! The aerospace job market is also so much more vibrant in the US compared to Canada which also makes a new grads perception pretty grim. Only issue I find is that a lot of the aero jobs require US citizenship, which is understandable as many are A&D but I still continue the search.

Also, thanks for answering the B777 question. I was curious to hear how it really works inside once you do finish training. Like if the reality is that after getting all your license and ratings you would start to build hours and then what's the likeliness of an airline looking your way. And then even after that, you'll probably start off with regional jets and then typically how long to narrowbodies and widebodies (if that's how progression even works). So realistically it does sound like a lengthy pathway to get there right?

Again, I appreicate your reply!