Advice for aspiring pilot of Melbourne
Afternoon all.
Being completely new to the aviation scene, I was just looking for some advice, and also the thoughts of current professional pilots in regards to going into the field of commercial aviation.
With piloting being a dream of mine since I was young, I recently applied, and received an offer for the Bachelor of Aviation at Swinburne University of Technology.
However, all in all, it will be north of $100k to complete the course, although it offers a chance at Qantas Future Pilot Program.
This degree is attractive, as I am able to put most of it under HECS Fee-help instead of paying for flight training upfront.
A $100k degree is no joke, hence I am trying to get some more information when making a decision like this.
How useful is a degree (Bachelor of Applied Science - Piloting) if you are looking for a job after graduation at one of the major airlines?
What advice can you give me as a professional pilot?
What other pathways are available that give a more "employable" resume at the end of the day?
Is the amount of flight hours always more attractive?
Any help would be appreciated.