Advisable degree?
(posted this on the Quesitons forum but didnt get a good response)
How advisable is a degree?
Hi,
Im a college wannabe doing A-Levels and also PPL at the weekends.
At the moment I am doing AS Physics, Electronics, Geogrophy and English Literature. Like a lot of people here, I have been a very keen wannabe since a very young age.
Being in a very fortunate position where my dad would possibly finance my training, I am planning to do my ATPLs streight after I finish my A2's, which gives full A-Levels (2004). After I get my commercial pilot license (2006) I plan to get a flying job but if this is not possible (perheps bush is plannig more wars) I intend to go back home and fly regionally, turboprops/small jets to build some valuable experience.
About the degree issue: having spoken to a senior teacher at college, I have fallen in a bit of concern if I will be taking the right decision not taking a degree. She said she knows a friend who is also a pilot and working for an airline, he recently went back to uni to get himself a degree. She didnt give any specific reason why.
Having a degree is oboviously very useful, but I just cant wait that long what do you think? is it really worth the time? money? If yes, what is the most advisable one? aeronautical degree? Air Transport Operations (by City Uni: combines ATPL with degree[lot of money though])?
this is why i am asking for your advise.
I would be greatful for your replies.
PS. I know this one comes up a lot,
appologies for it again :-/
P16