About to start final year of uni, next step?
Hi all,
Sorry in advance forthe long post. As the title states, I am due to start my final year of my aeronautical engineering degree in September. I know this degree counts for nothing towards being a pilot from what I have read on these forums but there are a few things about the degree which can be related to being a pilot albeit minor. I haven't really enjoyed this degree as much as I had expected but I can see it being very useful for a lot of areas of work outside engineering.
I am hoping to apply for one of the Airlines Integrated Schemes i.e. BA FPP, Flybe MPL etc in the not too distant future. Luckily I have finances on my side however I know finances alone isn't enough to become a pilot.
I have partaken in a few extracurricular activities during my time at School and University e.g. Student representative for aero class in third year and was part of a few committees during my time at school. I dont feel this is enough so I am planning to do more extracurricular activities during my final year to increase my chances and give me more to talk about during my interview, if I get that far.
In terms of work experience I haven't had much in the way of work experience apart from the week long school placement at Glasgow Airport operations. I quite enjoyed this so I may consider getting some work experience there once I finish Uni.
Am i on the right tracks? What do you think should be my next step? Any advice would be well appreciated.