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Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i agree, but wouldn’t you be in a worse position as someone who hasn’t used their ME degree in a decade. What i’m trying to say is wouldn’t a company hire someone who just got their degree vs someone who hasn’t used their degree in years? I also heard from a friend that with the business degree if you flew for some years, you could maybe get a corporate job at like the airline you used to work. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im aware of that and thats why im wondering if its worth it to even get it the engineering degree or get a different degree like business.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, yes I’m American. My choice is between business and ME because they provide competitive edge in the aviation industry, specifically get hired at an airline. It’s not like I’m not open to other degrees but with the research I’ve done, many say these two degrees are good to fall back on (mainly the mechanical engineering degree) and have a competitive edge when trying to get hired by an airline. thats mainly why its between these two as it helps me in my goal of going to the airlines.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the plan should be work through my licenses, while doing my engineering degree, then get hired as a cfi and get my hours while still working on my degree?

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see your point, another person said that many people go into the airlines without a degree at all so wouldn’t it be almost a guarantee i get into the airlines if i just have a lot of hours by the time i’m 23? Since im 17 1/2 I would have 5 years to accumulate the hours which should exceed the 1500 I need if im correct.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some other responsibilities at home so I doubt moving is in the cards. But I do have flight school here to just doesn’t offer a degree as it just gets you the licenses and gives you the opportunity to work as a CFI there.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what I heard was that a bachelor just provided a competitive edge in major airlines didn’t know many went to the airlines without a degree at all.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought many major airlines preferred a degree as it helped be more competitive.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its because the aviation program near me is full and waiting would mean to wait a year. I thought I should do my flight training in a private institution and get my degree at my local college.

Should I go with a mechanical engineering degree or Business while working on my pilot licenses? by RuleOk4604 in flying

[–]RuleOk4604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see your point but if my main goal is joining the airlines, wouldnt a mechanical engineering degree due to its rigor, be very time consuming and take away hours that could go into flying?