NewZealand787
20th May 2009, 01:00
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Hi there, I'm 25, currently living in New Zealand, and need some advice.
2 weeks ago I got my CPL and now I'm doing my Multi Engine Instrument Rating. Should be finished in about 3 months or so, with about 320TT and 20 multi.
When I finish I plan on moving to the states, i've been there many, many time before (as I used to work as a longhaul flight attendant), and I love the place. I've been lucky and last year I won a greencard in the lottery.
Now I know there arn't any jobs for an entry level pilot like me, so I was thinking of possibly doing a Masters in Aviation. Before flying I went to university and got a BSc (Biomedical).
Now, the way I see it, I've got 2 options. While in the US, I can do a masters degree extramurally from Massey University in New Zealand. It'll cost around $10,000NZD (6,000USD). The Embry Riddle website says course fees are 28,0000USD per year. Surely this cant be right? And if it is right, is it worth the money? If I plan on making a career in the states then a masters from a university in the states might carry more weight than a masters from a university in New Zealand.
I know degrees arn't necessary to become an airline pilot, but im thinking I might like to get into aviation management or something one day. At least it would give me something productive to do while this recession keeps up.
Any advice would be appreciated, many thanks in advance.
Hi there, I'm 25, currently living in New Zealand, and need some advice.
2 weeks ago I got my CPL and now I'm doing my Multi Engine Instrument Rating. Should be finished in about 3 months or so, with about 320TT and 20 multi.
When I finish I plan on moving to the states, i've been there many, many time before (as I used to work as a longhaul flight attendant), and I love the place. I've been lucky and last year I won a greencard in the lottery.
Now I know there arn't any jobs for an entry level pilot like me, so I was thinking of possibly doing a Masters in Aviation. Before flying I went to university and got a BSc (Biomedical).
Now, the way I see it, I've got 2 options. While in the US, I can do a masters degree extramurally from Massey University in New Zealand. It'll cost around $10,000NZD (6,000USD). The Embry Riddle website says course fees are 28,0000USD per year. Surely this cant be right? And if it is right, is it worth the money? If I plan on making a career in the states then a masters from a university in the states might carry more weight than a masters from a university in New Zealand.
I know degrees arn't necessary to become an airline pilot, but im thinking I might like to get into aviation management or something one day. At least it would give me something productive to do while this recession keeps up.
Any advice would be appreciated, many thanks in advance.