I actually went to an expensive college and have now been working in aviation as a corporate pilot for 23 years now. I could never recommend going to an expensive school to anyone due to the financial burden incurred. Still paying on that debt. I will say this, as a Chief pilot comparing resumes of potential new hires, a college degree does carry weight. Although it is not required by the airlines nor by my company. Experience carries just as much weight. One extra thing I will touch on. Depending on the instructor, I have found that those who attended a professional school, either 2 or 4 year seem to be more knowledgable compared to the pt. 61 guys. This has been my experience. There is also a noticeable difference between those who have flight instructed and those who have not. I believe a good two year school to be a good option. A little more expensive than a pt.61 airport school, but a lot less expensive than a 4 year. The pilots are just as good. The extra two years at a 4 year college is just taking the core classes the school requires. The only time a College degree may prove better is when it comes time to be competitive for that open Chief Pilot slot. You addressed this with the possibility of online courses after your already working, which I believe to be a great option.
Hi, I am currently going to a high school and planning to become an Airline Commercial Pilot but one thing that fears me is that would any of the American Airlines will hire a Muslim and on top of that who wears headscarf due to the 9/11 and how media portrays Islam. Plzzz reply I want to know ur thoughts on should I give it a try. And what kind of backup plans should I have if I ever have to face that situation.
Friend of mine does some of the pilot interviews for Delta and the one thing he always says is, get your degree when you’re young. The major airlines that pay the big bucks generally require a bachelors degree and points given to military background and schools like UND and ER ...etc
Another option is to attend a university with an aviation program and an Air-force ROTC program (Tennessee State University). That way you can become a pilot and you don't have to pay extra coins out of pocket.
I went to ATP this last August, got my Instrument, Multi's, CFI's all done by April. That was a little longer than expected however, I got it done a whole lot quicker than someone who goes to a College. Only thing I wish I would've done differently is that I should've gone down there one year earlier. So here I am at the age of 20, teaching people how to fly and making money/getting hours doing so. Hoping to be in the Airlines before I turn 22. Go to a Part 61 school and get it done as quick as possible.
Ryan Huber I just turned 19 but I'm thinking about going to an ATP school. I don't have my prive pilots license or anything like that. Going in not knowing anything how difficult would it be? Thanks
Hi! I have done my high school study, so can i join ATP after just high school. And Did you go to ATP in California? And how much did you pay to do all that? Please reach out to me via email : shahattaullah05@gmail.com if possible. Thanks
Hi Ryan, great video! I've been doing some research for the past few months, and here's what I found...flight training (ppl-cfi) $60K. Aviation degree $100K-140K. That's standard for everywhere you go. So I'm just really confused how to become an airline pilot, no matter the order, it's all going to cost the same.
ATP requires an associate degree before you can start with them so your calculations may be a little off. So when the student joins All ATP they would be 20 with the student loan
Yeah ATP has that associates degree as a requirement. So I'm 18 now. Graduate HS in a little over a month. Going on a full ride scholarship to a state college for 2 years. Then I'm going to ATP. I'd like to be at that 22 year old mark when I go to the corporate level.
Great video! I'm close to my checkride for my ppl, and once I get that and build my tt to 80 I'll be starting ATP in Fort Lauderdale. Atp seems like an incredible training center, as I've visited the facility. I'm 18, and the goal is to get to the Airlines at 21. Your videos have helped me a ton! Thanks Ryan!
Great video! I'm 44, got a masters degree, and seriously considering going to ATP for a commercial airline pilot career. I'm I crazy? Is this realistic and doable at my age? Thanks.😎👍
I was under the impression that going to an Aviation College would accelerate the process to getting a PPL. I also assumed that the college tuition covered classroom and flight time. Obviously, I was terribly mistaken. After watching your video, I am rethinking which path to take in order to obtain the necessary quailifications. No matter how you view it, a PPL is an expensive proposition so you need to have financial resources so you don't have to incur substantial debt!
Just a piece of advice... Start taking photos of every full page in the log book. I know several older flyers trying to get back in the left seat have lost their log books... lol.
If you are a veteran and have the G.I Bill post 9/11 or the new forever G.I Bill. I highly encourage you to look at a degree in professional piloting. Some vets may qualify for 100% tuition coverage, plus books. For flying, the VA will deposit the money into an account that the school has set up specifically for flight training portion. In addition, if you take a full 12 credits per semester, you may qualify for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). I am currently doing my A.S. and all I can say is that I wish I had done this so much sooner. Everyone’s situation is different but if you have this option do not let it go to waste.Some draw backs are it might take a few years to accomplish. If you fail any of your classes, the VA will not pay for that class again or may require you to pay if back. So, make sure you go in with that hard charger mindset to pass every class to the best of your abilities. Another is in order to be able to use the flight time waiver for a restricted ATP you must complete the part 141 courses with a “B” or better.
Pablo Lainez this is the route I’m currently pursuing. I’m still active duty so I would like to do classes online and attend a flight school near me (I’m currently at a flight school finishing up my PPL). The ed center recommends Liberty University but it looks a little too religious for me. Embry Riddle puts on your degree that you did your classes online and I feel as though there might be some discrimination because of that. Do you have any university recommendations?
My school is not associated with a university. I was planning on switching to a university after I got my PPL because of that reason. The closest school in my vicinity is a satellite campus of Embry Riddle but it's too far for me to travel to. I would tell you where I attend classes but I can't figure out how to do private messages lol.
Great vid. I went to a aviation college and they had 200 students sharing 2 multi engine aircraft with only 4 instructors. Only flew 4 times in 6 months. I left after the year and already am way ahead of my class mates that are still in the program. Currently at a local FBO still training.
You will have to do another three to four years at least with a flight school after getting your 4-year degree. 4-year colleges that offer degrees in aviation do not have flight schools attached or with their programs...they have to be taken separately. It will open doors to the airlines, but instead of serving 35 years with then you may get 28 or 29 years with them altogether. There will be time lost to schooling and gaining flight hours, plus you can be $150K+ in debt.
That’s 100% false. There are tons of colleges that involve flight training into their 4 year degree. Also flight training at a flight school doesn’t take 3-4 years. It can be achieved in 6 months to a year.
@@PropGear The schools that I've looked into do not have the flight school as part of their 4-year degree. If you go through the standalone flight schools, training and class time would only take up to a year to complete, but by the time you have your flight school completed and 1,500 hours built up, it will be 3-4 years altogether before you can be considered for any regional airlines. During the time you are getting your flight hours, I believe you may have to go into repayment of your loans because you're not in school. I may be wrong on that.
Embry Riddle does take ratings for credit. 24 for commercial, Over 30 for Multi & Instrument. He's right on the money, literally. I've got an AS in Aeronautics from ER, and about to get my BS. You CAN work while doing it online. It's NOT an easy school, but worth it! It's MUCH cheaper than attending the full school... I do my flight training privately, and save a ton of money...
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SUPER helpful! thank you! I was considering going to UND and still am but if I'm able to find the finances to go to a part y1 flight school that would be way worth it
If coast is your issue then you may want to consider Elizabeth City State University. ECSU is affordable and they have a NC Promise Tuition Program that makes it all worth while.
I will say after doing some research it looks like envoy has a deal with atp to get you to mainline without a degree. It states they are the only regional carrier that can do it after 5 years. Also regional pay has gone up increasing fast and is now very good from what I can see. Also regionals don't require a degree anymore.. So that's a good thing
I'm 21 years old with my instrument rating and and engineering student thing to get my commercial, but a heavy class load makes it difficult to do both, would give advice for people to skip first year of college and attain rating while teaching others to fly while in college instead of trying to acquire ratings in between classes
I could go fly for a 135 carrrier like Boutique at 18, and do online college. Or go to a normal college for 4 years then be at the airlines at 21. I’ll be an airline pilot for 44 years, is those extra 3 years of flying from Phoenix to Silver City Arizona worth missing out on the college expierience? No.
Hi. I really think that you made total sense and i should probably do it your way, but what do you think about airlines partnering with universities like UND, with the DELTA PROPEL program and united's CAREER PATH PROGRAM and many other airline programs that get you straight into commercial regional business, plus it'll then be easier for you get into the main legacy transcontinental/nonstop long haul flights. I'd love to hear your opinion on this......
My life long dream since I was 6 years old is to be a airline pilot. I’m a Air Force veteran weapons troop. Worked on B-1, A-10, F-15. I’m 35 and 100% scheduler disabled veteran. I have my Gi bill and a bunch of other VA benefits. There is a embry-riddle campus at Fairchild AFB near me. But I really just want to be a pilot. Currently a engineer for a class 1 railroad and every time I go past a local airport I long to be there. What advice could anyone give me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
But some airlines require a four year degree if you don’t have a four yeah degree how will upgrade from the regional airlines to the international airlines ?
Jeremie Olo there is no airline which require a 4 year degree the minimum requirement for any international airline is a 2 or 3 year bachelors degree...besides that all the international airlines are much concerned about number of flight hours you logged in regardless of degree...hope this helped you
Watching this made me feel better about my current path which is to go part 141 associates degree and get an online bachelors while at a regional. Thank you🙏
As someone else also going to ERAU, I feel like it's a decent school to go to, except for Aeronautical Science. Sure, the prices are high regardless, but they seem fairly reasonable for the kind of school that they are. Currently I'm enrolled for Air Traffic Management, though I was originally going to go for Aeronautical Science, which, I decided to not do because of the prices of the flights. Through the school, it'd cost me maybe $17,500 to get my the PPL, where if I just went to do it outside of the school, at the least it'd maybe only cost me only $10,000. So, going with piloting through ERAU? Nah. But, their other classes are okay.
I thought you couldn't transfer any credits from a aviation college because it's not regionally or nationally accredited it's solely accredited by the AABI which I thought credits all aviation degrees. Also you can't get financial aid unless it's a college.
Greetings brothers and sisters I'm 27 years old I did not know what to do or what I wanted to do when I was 18 so I'm starting off a bit late I will be 28 and November 26th is it too late for me to pursue the pilot dream or am I too old? I prefer a blatantly honest opinion my goal is to become a International Airline Pilot maybe through Delta or possibly America Airlines or something like that I was thinking about going to a 4-year College to get a bachelor's degree in aviation while I'm doing my flight time on the side since I do not have the funds out of pocket because I have two kids and a wife and bills to pay and where I came from I grew up a little bit harder so I kind of live paycheck to paycheck was still make enough to support our family.
I am 29 almost 30 and have started flight training at a local flight school and currently very close to getting my PPL. My concern looking at Linkedin is that most airline pilots have been through an integrated college aviation degree, and secondly most big airlines are hiring through cadet programs. So where that does leave the guys like me who start out at a local flight school?
So, after you get in airlines at 21, you can get an online course to get a degree to fly bigger airlines, like United, Delta...etc??? And what happens when you don't get a scholarship, what should I do, or what can I do?
Luis Lepe apply to online pilot scholarships they are EVERYWHERE and the add up. maybe $500 here or $750 there, $1000 if ur lucky, they add up and you would be in a great situation to be granted.
From what I'm tracking the major airlines are waving degree requirements now due to the pilot shortage. They are coming to a realization that flight schools are financially better for a pilot and they can go to school while being a commercial pilot like he mentioned. Honestly what's the point in having a degree for a pilot lol?
I’m 17 I’m heading too part 141 2 year college program, tuition books fees 18k 2 year total, have all the paid by financial aid, about 15k a year for flying so comes out too be 30 k actually spending, some of that will be paid with extra cash I have, so total cost for me would be more or less 25k by 19 years old I’ll be a cfi, so although you may have points about 4 years but there are programs like the 2 year program I’m in, and they have the 1250 hours too go too airline instead of the 1500 hours. So respectfully please do more research about all options of part 141 college flight schools too not misinform and discourage many people, thanks!
Wait are you going to a community college that not only allows you to get an associates degree in aviation, but also gives pilot training hours at a near airport? If so do you know if it’ll be possible to have a part time job at the same time?
Darreion Jackson yes that’s correct, the flight building in the college has its own runway and sits ona major airport, you may have a part time job if you fly less, u get too choose how often you fly. And you can register for a little less credits each semester so you can work part time
Thank you for this, I'm still trying to figure things out. Would it be acceptable for me to get an associates degree in aviation management at a local community college and then head on to ATP where I would start from zero? I'm aiming for the major airlines (end goal)
Should I go to SJSU? It has one of the best aviation programs in the world, and I live close by. I do have enough money to go. I still have 2 years to decide tho
Ryan! Can you throw up a link for the Dreamer clothing line! Would like to show my support! I start Spartan Aviation in July. Fast track program similar to ATP. They offer a bachelor degree program. So a person can go and graduate under 3 years.
Prop&Gear I think your spot on... I'm 27... it took me starting a life and realizing that this is not what I want to do! The fast track programs are worth the time and money.
Planning on going thru ATP then getting a 4 yr degree in humanities online.. Yes the easiest degree there is to obtain! Lol.. I hope that's enough to get on witj a major airline one day..
This was really helpful. Thank you. I would just like to ask one question... all costs aside, how was your student experience at ERAU? Also, are the academics at ERAU as good as they advertise? Thank you, and good luck in your career.
@@Vanskynyrd what do you think the reserves could do? I'm looking at all this debt I'm going to be buried in and I'm honestly considering becoming a weekend warrior just to get the Post 9/11. On top of the numerous scholarships AFROTC is claiming they offer at ERAU, I might cleanse myself of all this stress.
Hey Ryan, I paused the video right once u talked about college. So basically, first question, do the Airlines such as United , American, and Southwest require a college degree? I heard u say that regionals don’t require it, but my goal is to get to the major airlines at some point but start off with the regionals. Last question, do Airlines like Southwest, American, Delta etc look and see on your application to the airline that u went to ATP and that I won’t have to go to college? Thanks!
US Aviation it all depends on the airline and recruiter, I can't speak on their behalf. All stated is just my opinions and personal research. I think building quality time is the most important thing but a degree does set you apart from those that don't have one.
I am currently at a community college working in my associates in Journalism. I pay no money in my Community college because I qualified to get my two years covered by a program. This means that I get to keep my FAFSA money and scholarship money. After I’m done with my associates, I’m looking to transfer to a university. I’m considering transferring to a university that has an Aviation program, what do y’all think of it? Should I do that or go into a different school. I want to become a pilot but I don’t know what would be the best option.
Sup Ryan, was just wondering what your take is on Jetblue's Gateway flight training program. I just read a little on it but it seems kinda pricey to me.
Don't do it at all. It is way to expensive and a huge relocation commitment just to graduate with flight credentials. YOU DONT GET A DEGREE. Then what happens if JetBlue collapses or if you get fired. You won't get picked up anywhere else. You are locked into Jeblue. All or nothing.
I live in Chicago and the weather is crazy over here so I’m planning to start my flight training at ATP here. Should I go somewhere else for my training where the weather is good or it doesn’t matter ?
Many programs in Ontario are with college (note: college is cheaper and quicker than university here). They are approximately the same price in flight training plus an advanced diploma. The college path would cost an additional $9000 on top of the flight time. Is it worth the $9000 extra for a diploma and not just pilot ratings?
What should I know if I choose to major in an aviation program? I just think studying aviation would be awesome and hoping to fly in the military, but I won’t have my pilots license nor a lot of knowledge about the field before going to college. I am hoping to learn all of this in school, but if not what do you guys think I should be prepared for?
Ryan, Great video. I'm a high school student still trying to figure out my options in aviation. I'm not sure if college is right for me, but I can see your valid points here. I don't think I'd want to attend an aviation university anyways, but have you had any experience with / know anyone who has gone to a non-aviation 4 year program and trained/worked in aviation on the side? Example: getting a business degree while training at a 61 school nearby your college on the weekends, while not in class, etc. Personally, do you think that's worth it over doing something online later on (I'm sorta aiming at the security/stability aspect of getting it done early), or even as soon as you graduate HS (primarily training at a 61 school, online degree on the side). Thanks in advance!
so a pilot School else where & going to school at a college not apart of the college could save you money I'll try to calculate assuming school costing this and pilot School outside of school cost you this. correct me if I'm wrong pilot School is like what 10-40,000? and then a degree 17,000 a semester? so 160,000 tops your degree you'll be paying 206,000+ maybe you find cheaper places
I want Military aviation, Navy, So I still need a degree in order to become an officer in the Military. I want my degree to do with somethinf on aviation, I was thinking about going to ERAU and gettinf a scholarship with NROTC. They pay full tution and fees. Any other better options?
If you just want to fly for the military I highly suggest looking into the Air National Guard. It'd e by far your best shot. Most units don't care what degree you have as long as you have a degree. And as far as flight experience it really depends on how many people are applying during a given cycle. There are some people who were hired with zero hours because more slots were available than applicants
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those first 4 minutes were hard to watch.
so hard man...so hard...Hahahahahahhaha
That’s why I skipped the first 4 minutes...
True
Just by reading “Aviation College” my wallet physically started shinkring
Lmao
I actually went to an expensive college and have now been working in aviation as a corporate pilot for 23 years now. I could never recommend going to an expensive school to anyone due to the financial burden incurred. Still paying on that debt. I will say this, as a Chief pilot comparing resumes of potential new hires, a college degree does carry weight. Although it is not required by the airlines nor by my company. Experience carries just as much weight. One extra thing I will touch on. Depending on the instructor, I have found that those who attended a professional school, either 2 or 4 year seem to be more knowledgable compared to the pt. 61 guys. This has been my experience. There is also a noticeable difference between those who have flight instructed and those who have not. I believe a good two year school to be a good option. A little more expensive than a pt.61 airport school, but a lot less expensive than a 4 year. The pilots are just as good. The extra two years at a 4 year college is just taking the core classes the school requires. The only time a College degree may prove better is when it comes time to be competitive for that open Chief Pilot slot. You addressed this with the possibility of online courses after your already working, which I believe to be a great option.
Hi, I am currently going to a high school and planning to become an Airline Commercial Pilot but one thing that fears me is that would any of the American Airlines will hire a Muslim and on top of that who wears headscarf due to the 9/11 and how media portrays Islam. Plzzz reply I want to know ur thoughts on should I give it a try. And what kind of backup plans should I have if I ever have to face that situation.
Jeff Powell what flight school would you recommend I attend to be recognized?
Opinion on getting a bachelors vs a masters in aviation/aerospace engineering for college??
Friend of mine does some of the pilot interviews for Delta and the one thing he always says is, get your degree when you’re young. The major airlines that pay the big bucks generally require a bachelors degree and points given to military background and schools like UND and ER ...etc
Another option is to attend a university with an aviation program and an Air-force ROTC program (Tennessee State University). That way you can become a pilot and you don't have to pay extra coins out of pocket.
I must admit, when I heard you were against going to Aviation College, I thought you were out of your mind, but argument very well made and defended
glamour shot of the ford logo had me cryingggg lmaoooo
Skip the first 4 minutes
Definitely part 61...once you get your CFI then you can attend college part time while still maintaining a flight instructing job
From what I've been researching most airlines want you to have a degree or you'll just be stuck as a flight instructor somewhere
I went to ATP this last August, got my Instrument, Multi's, CFI's all done by April. That was a little longer than expected however, I got it done a whole lot quicker than someone who goes to a College. Only thing I wish I would've done differently is that I should've gone down there one year earlier. So here I am at the age of 20, teaching people how to fly and making money/getting hours doing so. Hoping to be in the Airlines before I turn 22. Go to a Part 61 school and get it done as quick as possible.
Ethan Wallenberg amen, that's awesome brother!
Ryan Huber I just turned 19 but I'm thinking about going to an ATP school. I don't have my prive pilots license or anything like that. Going in not knowing anything how difficult would it be? Thanks
You either need an associates degree or 80 hrs flying with a private pilots lic.
SpaXpert to go to any ATP school?
Hi! I have done my high school study, so can i join ATP after just high school. And Did you go to ATP in California? And how much did you pay to do all that? Please reach out to me via email : shahattaullah05@gmail.com if possible. Thanks
Bromance with the camera. “Bro, Dude, Bro...”
Took soooo long to get to the point.
Starts at 4:42 thanks
Dre Moss Thanks, didn’t really come here for the gym video.
He said it was a vlog and it’s his TH-cam channel. He can do whatever he wants to do on it. Back off. All he is doing is helping
Hi Ryan, great video! I've been doing some research for the past few months, and here's what I found...flight training (ppl-cfi) $60K. Aviation degree $100K-140K. That's standard for everywhere you go. So I'm just really confused how to become an airline pilot, no matter the order, it's all going to cost the same.
ATP requires an associate degree before you can start with them so your calculations may be a little off. So when the student joins All ATP they would be 20 with the student loan
Yeah ATP has that associates degree as a requirement. So I'm 18 now. Graduate HS in a little over a month. Going on a full ride scholarship to a state college for 2 years. Then I'm going to ATP. I'd like to be at that 22 year old mark when I go to the corporate level.
Noble Eskimo Get a bachelors because you won’t get any high paying jobs with out it.
Thank you so much for this video! You just cleared up all the questions I had
Great video I was torn between college and ATP but now my mind made up! Im getting a really late start at 32 anyway
Great video! I'm close to my checkride for my ppl, and once I get that and build my tt to 80 I'll be starting ATP in Fort Lauderdale. Atp seems like an incredible training center, as I've visited the facility. I'm 18, and the goal is to get to the Airlines at 21. Your videos have helped me a ton! Thanks Ryan!
Jeff Rider awesome man!! You're on the right track, you'll be there on your 21st birthday. Good luck and stay in touch!
Ryan Huber thank you so much for your opinion and the info. Keep up the good videos.
Rider Aviation
How did you like ATP? What's your current status?
Great video! I'm 44, got a masters degree, and seriously considering going to ATP for a commercial airline pilot career. I'm I crazy? Is this realistic and doable at my age? Thanks.😎👍
Albert you got 21 years to make it happen. you could go far in that amount of time
do it Albert!!! You only have one life!!! Make it count!!
Yee Haw thanks so much for your encouragement and channel. I will give it my best. 😎👍
freezedried94 Thanks for the cheer on. I plan to give it my best shot.😎👍👨🏻✈️
Albert of course man!! I'll be starting at ATP in a month so I'll be right there with you if you decide to go through ATP
Not sure what airlines are being referenced but the major, Southwest for sure, require a bachelor's.
ICanDoItMyself just like delta and American, maybe he’s talking about corporate, not sure myself
Thank you so much for making this video bro!!!
Thanks for your valuable information Ryan 😀
I was under the impression that going to an Aviation College would accelerate the process to getting a PPL. I also assumed that the college tuition covered classroom and flight time. Obviously, I was terribly mistaken. After watching your video, I am rethinking which path to take in order to obtain the necessary quailifications. No matter how you view it, a PPL is an expensive proposition so you need to have financial resources so you don't have to incur substantial debt!
Just a piece of advice... Start taking photos of every full page in the log book. I know several older flyers trying to get back in the left seat have lost their log books... lol.
Thank you I’ll think about it
thank you so much for the clarification
If you are a veteran and have the G.I Bill post 9/11 or the new forever G.I Bill. I highly encourage you
to look at a degree in professional piloting. Some vets may qualify for 100%
tuition coverage, plus books. For flying, the VA will deposit the money into an
account that the school has set up specifically for flight training portion. In
addition, if you take a full 12 credits per semester, you may qualify for Basic
Allowance for Housing (BAH). I am currently doing my A.S. and all I can say is
that I wish I had done this so much sooner. Everyone’s situation is different
but if you have this option do not let it go to waste.Some draw backs are it might take a few years to accomplish. If you fail any of your classes, the VA
will not pay for that class again or may require you to pay if back. So, make
sure you go in with that hard charger mindset to pass every class to the best of
your abilities. Another is in order to be able to use the flight time waiver
for a restricted ATP you must complete the part 141 courses with a “B” or
better.
Pablo Lainez this is the route I’m currently pursuing. I’m still active duty so I would like to do classes online and attend a flight school near me (I’m currently at a flight school finishing up my PPL). The ed center recommends Liberty University but it looks a little too religious for me. Embry Riddle puts on your degree that you did your classes online and I feel as though there might be some discrimination because of that. Do you have any university recommendations?
My school is not associated with a university. I was planning on switching to a university after I got my PPL because of that reason. The closest school in my vicinity is a satellite campus of Embry Riddle but it's too far for me to travel to. I would tell you where I attend classes but I can't figure out how to do private messages lol.
Awesome video, thats the exact route im taking
Thank you so much for the information!
What a great video. That was really helpful thank you.
Great vid. I went to a aviation college and they had 200 students sharing 2 multi engine aircraft with only 4 instructors. Only flew 4 times in 6 months. I left after the year and already am way ahead of my class mates that are still in the program. Currently at a local FBO still training.
Connor Craig what college?
Connor Craig what college??
thank you
Thanks for this information man
You will have to do another three to four years at least with a flight school after getting your 4-year degree. 4-year colleges that offer degrees in aviation do not have flight schools attached or with their programs...they have to be taken separately. It will open doors to the airlines, but instead of serving 35 years with then you may get 28 or 29 years with them altogether. There will be time lost to schooling and gaining flight hours, plus you can be $150K+ in debt.
That’s 100% false. There are tons of colleges that involve flight training into their 4 year degree. Also flight training at a flight school doesn’t take 3-4 years. It can be achieved in 6 months to a year.
@@PropGear The schools that I've looked into do not have the flight school as part of their 4-year degree. If you go through the standalone flight schools, training and class time would only take up to a year to complete, but by the time you have your flight school completed and 1,500 hours built up, it will be 3-4 years altogether before you can be considered for any regional airlines. During the time you are getting your flight hours, I believe you may have to go into repayment of your loans because you're not in school. I may be wrong on that.
Amazing Video. Tysm :)
Embry Riddle does take ratings for credit. 24 for commercial, Over 30 for Multi & Instrument. He's right on the money, literally. I've got an AS in Aeronautics from ER, and about to get my BS. You CAN work while doing it online. It's NOT an easy school, but worth it! It's MUCH cheaper than attending the full school... I do my flight training privately, and save a ton of money...
You're on the right path.. I relate to you in many ways.. the affiliate links (could be presented better).. that side hustle with the shirts and merch.. Keep on grinding..
SUPER helpful! thank you!
I was considering going to UND and still am but if I'm able to find the finances to go to a part y1 flight school that would be way worth it
Nick Vascones I want to go there too😱
I truly hope every new pilot sees this
If coast is your issue then you may want to consider Elizabeth City State University. ECSU is affordable and they have a NC Promise Tuition Program that makes it all worth while.
Thank you for your advice.
Your absolutely correct. I wanted to attend Enbry Riddle, but the projected cost was so high, I never went. Simply unaffordable
I will say after doing some research it looks like envoy has a deal with atp to get you to mainline without a degree. It states they are the only regional carrier that can do it after 5 years. Also regional pay has gone up increasing fast and is now very good from what I can see. Also regionals don't require a degree anymore.. So that's a good thing
What about right now? I was just about to sign up for flight school right as Covid-19 started.
TO BE COMMERCIAL PILOT U NEED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE MATH AND PHY ....
Right now there will be a shortage in pilots soon so I don’t think a special degree would help since there will be such a big window
I'm 21 years old with my instrument rating and and engineering student thing to get my commercial, but a heavy class load makes it difficult to do both, would give advice for people to skip first year of college and attain rating while teaching others to fly while in college instead of trying to acquire ratings in between classes
Nice video! Thanks for the info
I could go fly for a 135 carrrier like Boutique at 18, and do online college. Or go to a normal college for 4 years then be at the airlines at 21. I’ll be an airline pilot for 44 years, is those extra 3 years of flying from Phoenix to Silver City Arizona worth missing out on the college expierience? No.
Have you been studying at EmbryRiddle If so, what are other majors students usually take? Nice video
Hi. I really think that you made total sense and i should probably do it your way, but what do you think about airlines partnering with universities like UND, with the DELTA PROPEL program and united's CAREER PATH PROGRAM and many other airline programs that get you straight into commercial regional business, plus it'll then be easier for you get into the main legacy transcontinental/nonstop long haul flights. I'd love to hear your opinion on this......
So I’m better off taking the 9 month flight course at atp then my college 2 year flight course
Thank you so so much sirrr
My life long dream since I was 6 years old is to be a airline pilot. I’m a Air Force veteran weapons troop. Worked on B-1, A-10, F-15. I’m 35 and 100% scheduler disabled veteran. I have my Gi bill and a bunch of other VA benefits. There is a embry-riddle campus at Fairchild AFB near me. But I really just want to be a pilot. Currently a engineer for a class 1 railroad and every time I go past a local airport I long to be there. What advice could anyone give me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
What do you recommend? because in a more recent video you also don't recommend ATP school.
Do you feel the same about Associate degree programs??
But some airlines require a four year degree if you don’t have a four yeah degree how will upgrade from the regional airlines to the international airlines ?
Jeremie Olo there is no airline which require a 4 year degree the minimum requirement for any international airline is a 2 or 3 year bachelors degree...besides that all the international airlines are much concerned about number of flight hours you logged in regardless of degree...hope this helped you
Naveen Goud Thank you very much.
great video !!!!!!!!
Watching this made me feel better about my current path which is to go part 141 associates degree and get an online bachelors while at a regional. Thank you🙏
As someone else also going to ERAU, I feel like it's a decent school to go to, except for Aeronautical Science. Sure, the prices are high regardless, but they seem fairly reasonable for the kind of school that they are. Currently I'm enrolled for Air Traffic Management, though I was originally going to go for Aeronautical Science, which, I decided to not do because of the prices of the flights. Through the school, it'd cost me maybe $17,500 to get my the PPL, where if I just went to do it outside of the school, at the least it'd maybe only cost me only $10,000. So, going with piloting through ERAU? Nah. But, their other classes are okay.
Did anybody else get the "this video is not available" message because that's all I'm getting and it won't let me watch..
Joseph Rhodes weird
What if you plan on going to community college for aviation?
What if you get a full ride scholarship?
i believe you still start late into the airlines. since seniority plays a huge role in the aviation field
Debt free go to that school
That's right brotha!!think smart
I thought you couldn't transfer any credits from a aviation college because it's not regionally or nationally accredited it's solely accredited by the AABI which I thought credits all aviation degrees.
Also you can't get financial aid unless it's a college.
Greetings brothers and sisters I'm 27 years old I did not know what to do or what I wanted to do when I was 18 so I'm starting off a bit late I will be 28 and November 26th is it too late for me to pursue the pilot dream or am I too old? I prefer a blatantly honest opinion my goal is to become a International Airline Pilot maybe through Delta or possibly America Airlines or something like that I was thinking about going to a 4-year College to get a bachelor's degree in aviation while I'm doing my flight time on the side since I do not have the funds out of pocket because I have two kids and a wife and bills to pay and where I came from I grew up a little bit harder so I kind of live paycheck to paycheck was still make enough to support our family.
I am 29 almost 30 and have started flight training at a local flight school and currently very close to getting my PPL. My concern looking at Linkedin is that most airline pilots have been through an integrated college aviation degree, and secondly most big airlines are hiring through cadet programs. So where that does leave the guys like me who start out at a local flight school?
So, after you get in airlines at 21, you can get an online course to get a degree to fly bigger airlines, like United, Delta...etc??? And what happens when you don't get a scholarship, what should I do, or what can I do?
Luis Lepe apply to online pilot scholarships they are EVERYWHERE and the add up. maybe $500 here or $750 there, $1000 if ur lucky, they add up and you would be in a great situation to be granted.
From what I'm tracking the major airlines are waving degree requirements now due to the pilot shortage. They are coming to a realization that flight schools are financially better for a pilot and they can go to school while being a commercial pilot like he mentioned. Honestly what's the point in having a degree for a pilot lol?
@@mohamedabdale8229 lol 🤷🤷
I’m 17 I’m heading too part 141 2 year college program, tuition books fees 18k 2 year total, have all the paid by financial aid, about 15k a year for flying so comes out too be 30 k actually spending, some of that will be paid with extra cash I have, so total cost for me would be more or less 25k by 19 years old I’ll be a cfi, so although you may have points about 4 years but there are programs like the 2 year program I’m in, and they have the 1250 hours too go too airline instead of the 1500 hours. So respectfully please do more research about all options of part 141 college flight schools too not misinform and discourage many people, thanks!
Wait are you going to a community college that not only allows you to get an associates degree in aviation, but also gives pilot training hours at a near airport? If so do you know if it’ll be possible to have a part time job at the same time?
Darreion Jackson yes that’s correct, the flight building in the college has its own runway and sits ona major airport, you may have a part time job if you fly less, u get too choose how often you fly. And you can register for a little less credits each semester so you can work part time
what about community college?
Super good info.
Well don't you need a 4 year degree to get qualified for a Major Airliner to recruit you. I read it in an article where pilots answer questions btw.
Great vid but here is the big question can you go to ATP without a college degree/ PPL?
yes
Thank you for this, I'm still trying to figure things out. Would it be acceptable for me to get an associates degree in aviation management at a local community college and then head on to ATP where I would start from zero? I'm aiming for the major airlines (end goal)
I've same question
I wanna do the same thing. What’s your progress?
Should I go to SJSU? It has one of the best aviation programs in the world, and I live close by. I do have enough money to go. I still have 2 years to decide tho
Ryan! Can you throw up a link for the Dreamer clothing line! Would like to show my support!
I start Spartan Aviation in July. Fast track program similar to ATP. They offer a bachelor degree program. So a person can go and graduate under 3 years.
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Prop&Gear I think your spot on... I'm 27... it took me starting a life and realizing that this is not what I want to do! The fast track programs are worth the time and money.
Planning on going thru ATP then getting a 4 yr degree in humanities online.. Yes the easiest degree there is to obtain! Lol.. I hope that's enough to get on witj a major airline one day..
This was really helpful. Thank you. I would just like to ask one question... all costs aside, how was your student experience at ERAU? Also, are the academics at ERAU as good as they advertise?
Thank you, and good luck in your career.
I'm in the Navy and I get tuition assistance thru the military. I got my associates in aeronautical science, for practically under 700 dollars.
I would suggest joining the Military to get tuition assistance
@@Vanskynyrd what do you think the reserves could do? I'm looking at all this debt I'm going to be buried in and I'm honestly considering becoming a weekend warrior just to get the Post 9/11. On top of the numerous scholarships AFROTC is claiming they offer at ERAU, I might cleanse myself of all this stress.
@@Vanskynyrd is an aeronautical science degree any good does it have potential if you get ferloded
*sitting in the gym and watching this
fuck... just enrolled at an aviation school...
Dude when iam going be a pilot when iam going to be big it’s my dream Emirates
Hey Ryan, I paused the video right once u talked about college. So basically, first question, do the Airlines such as United , American, and Southwest require a college degree? I heard u say that regionals don’t require it, but my goal is to get to the major airlines at some point but start off with the regionals. Last question, do Airlines like Southwest, American, Delta etc look and see on your application to the airline that u went to ATP and that I won’t have to go to college? Thanks!
US Aviation it all depends on the airline and recruiter, I can't speak on their behalf. All stated is just my opinions and personal research. I think building quality time is the most important thing but a degree does set you apart from those that don't have one.
How to you built your time to 1000 hrs ? Thanks.
Why do I have to see your body at first time when you propose another topic ????
I am currently at a community college working in my associates in Journalism. I pay no money in my Community college because I qualified to get my two years covered by a program. This means that I get to keep my FAFSA money and scholarship money. After I’m done with my associates, I’m looking to transfer to a university. I’m considering transferring to a university that has an Aviation program, what do y’all think of it? Should I do that or go into a different school. I want to become a pilot but I don’t know what would be the best option.
Sup Ryan, was just wondering what your take is on Jetblue's Gateway flight training program. I just read a little on it but it seems kinda pricey to me.
Don't do it at all. It is way to expensive and a huge relocation commitment just to graduate with flight credentials. YOU DONT GET A DEGREE. Then what happens if JetBlue collapses or if you get fired. You won't get picked up anywhere else. You are locked into Jeblue. All or nothing.
I live in Chicago and the weather is crazy over here so I’m planning to start my flight training at ATP here. Should I go somewhere else for my training where the weather is good or it doesn’t matter ?
Aysha A , yeah I found something , we gotta go somewhere warmer like Florida.
to get into ATP do you not need an associates degree?
DrunkOnDaMoon no
boolah808 but it says it
I really really want to do this
Everyone on the same page , the more I do research the more I feared 😢
Many programs in Ontario are with college (note: college is cheaper and quicker than university here). They are approximately the same price in flight training plus an advanced diploma. The college path would cost an additional $9000 on top of the flight time. Is it worth the $9000 extra for a diploma and not just pilot ratings?
Can you do a video on the tuition reimbursement through ATP?
Would it be smart to leave a regional airline after you get your online degree and go to a bigger airline like southwest, United
Matthew Biason
Obviously yes
What should I know if I choose to major in an aviation program? I just think studying aviation would be awesome and hoping to fly in the military, but I won’t have my pilots license nor a lot of knowledge about the field before going to college. I am hoping to learn all of this in school, but if not what do you guys think I should be prepared for?
What was the total amount for being a pilot
Ryan,
Great video. I'm a high school student still trying to figure out my options in aviation. I'm not sure if college is right for me, but I can see your valid points here. I don't think I'd want to attend an aviation university anyways, but have you had any experience with / know anyone who has gone to a non-aviation 4 year program and trained/worked in aviation on the side? Example: getting a business degree while training at a 61 school nearby your college on the weekends, while not in class, etc. Personally, do you think that's worth it over doing something online later on (I'm sorta aiming at the security/stability aspect of getting it done early), or even as soon as you graduate HS (primarily training at a 61 school, online degree on the side).
Thanks in advance!
so a pilot School else where & going to school at a college not apart of the college could save you money I'll try to calculate assuming school costing this and pilot School outside of school cost you this. correct me if I'm wrong pilot School is like what 10-40,000? and then a degree 17,000 a semester? so 160,000 tops your degree you'll be paying 206,000+ maybe you find cheaper places
hey dude whats your update after 3 years?
I want Military aviation, Navy, So I still need a degree in order to become an officer in the Military. I want my degree to do with somethinf on aviation, I was thinking about going to ERAU and gettinf a scholarship with NROTC. They pay full tution and fees. Any other better options?
If you just want to fly for the military I highly suggest looking into the Air National Guard. It'd e by far your best shot. Most units don't care what degree you have as long as you have a degree. And as far as flight experience it really depends on how many people are applying during a given cycle. There are some people who were hired with zero hours because more slots were available than applicants
Why is this video not available to me?
Tahrim Jasia not sure
Appreciate it
I thought to be an airline pilot you need a 4 year bachelors degree?