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hey guys,
it is possible to go on for further studies after acquiring a JAA ATPL?
i am planning to first get my license, then do a BSC degree, which will serve as a backup.
but what i have heard is that once you acquire your frozen JAA ATPL, you need a minimum of 20 hours of flying time every 6 months, can somebody pls confirm if this is true or not?
because, if i do my 2-3 degree after my license, i really doubt that i would be able to fly simultaneously.
thanks a lot
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it is possible to go on for further studies after acquiring a JAA ATPL?
i am planning to first get my license, then do a BSC degree, which will serve as a backup.
but what i have heard is that once you acquire your frozen JAA ATPL, you need a minimum of 20 hours of flying time every 6 months, can somebody pls confirm if this is true or not?
because, if i do my 2-3 degree after my license, i really doubt that i would be able to fly simultaneously.
thanks a lot
cheers
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In order to keep your your JAA ATPL exams valid all you need to do is renew instrument rating (IR) every 7 years. I don't know if your CPL has to be valid all the time throughout the period, but renewing SEP and therefore CPL can be (I'm not saying it should be) done by one-hour flight every 2 years with an examiner.
Why don't you get a degree first and then do your flight hours when economy picks up?
Why don't you get a degree first and then do your flight hours when economy picks up?
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Hi there,
Here in India it is possible to do a degree after your license. I actually did my Bsc Physics after i got ATPL and i did that through correspondence(distance learning) and flying for my airline at the same, and its even possible to get an MBA without doing any Bachelor degree before or after your ATPL.
Here in India it is possible to do a degree after your license. I actually did my Bsc Physics after i got ATPL and i did that through correspondence(distance learning) and flying for my airline at the same, and its even possible to get an MBA without doing any Bachelor degree before or after your ATPL.
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I'm grateful for my degree in Aviation Management and its carried me through some hard times and aloud me to forge a back up career in another part of the industry away from the flying side. I have two friends who did a degree after the issue of fATPL, they both now fly for a legacy carrier, so yes it can be done.
, but what exactly is an fATPL?, how is it different from an ATPL, or am i just confused? 
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There are some universities that give academic credit for earned flight time. In other words, if you have an ATPL then you can get some credit awarded. Of course, this is only for aviation-related degrees.
I have never looked into this possibility, but merely seen it advertised.
Embry-Riddle distance learning offers this.
I have never looked into this possibility, but merely seen it advertised.
Embry-Riddle distance learning offers this.
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thanks a lot man
i tried searching for the universities, but couldn't find any of this sort
could you pls give me the names of these universities if you have them?
you did mention Embry Riddly, now, will they give extra credit only if you are a FAA ATP holder, or would they offer the same scheme to a JAA ATPL holder??
thanks a lot
cheers
thanks a lot man
i tried searching for the universities, but couldn't find any of this sort
could you pls give me the names of these universities if you have them?
you did mention Embry Riddly, now, will they give extra credit only if you are a FAA ATP holder, or would they offer the same scheme to a JAA ATPL holder??
thanks a lot
cheers
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The question is, why on earth would you want to do an ATPL and then a BSC?
Presumably you want to be a pilot or you wouldn't be doing the licence ... pilots don't actually need a BSC, or are you actually deliberately planning to be unemployed after your training?
Are you borrowing the pilot training money? Why on earth would you want to pay interest on all that money while you do the degree and you're not earning ... at least do the degree first
Or how about, if you find yourself unemployed as a pilot, going and getting a non flying JOB and trying to keep the debts under control while you keep the IR current and keep applying for flying jobs?
Presumably you want to be a pilot or you wouldn't be doing the licence ... pilots don't actually need a BSC, or are you actually deliberately planning to be unemployed after your training?
Are you borrowing the pilot training money? Why on earth would you want to pay interest on all that money while you do the degree and you're not earning ... at least do the degree first
Or how about, if you find yourself unemployed as a pilot, going and getting a non flying JOB and trying to keep the debts under control while you keep the IR current and keep applying for flying jobs?
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well, i want to do the Bsc as it'll serve as a backup in case of another recession or my medical become invalid...
it does look like a good idea, thanks
no, i am not borrowing the money, so i dont have to worry about any interest or repaying any debts, what i was thinking is after i get my license, i'll do a flight instructor's course and try to get a job as an instructor or maybe with a small carrier just do build up hours, and if possible i'll do a part-time/distance learning Bsc/BBA/MBA course simultaneously, if not, then i'll do a full time course after my license...
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Or how about, if you find yourself unemployed as a pilot, going and getting a non flying JOB and trying to keep the debts under control while you keep the IR current and keep applying for flying jobs?
Are you borrowing the pilot training money? Why on earth would you want to pay interest on all that money while you do the degree and you're not earning ... at least do the degree first 
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oh yeah, a lot of people have been telling me that the economy is down and thus the entire industry is currently "messed up"
can someone pls tell me by approx which year or period will the industry start growing again and things will get back to normal, cause then i can plan accordingly...
thanks a lot
can someone pls tell me by approx which year or period will the industry start growing again and things will get back to normal, cause then i can plan accordingly...
thanks a lot
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With regards to distance learning I'm currently in the process of doing a degree in history through the Open University whilst training. It's a more financially comfortable situation to be in, you can work, study, and fly, all at the same time. Tuition fees are minimal with the OU and an entire degree can be achieved with the same amount of money as one years tuition fee at any traditional 'brick' university. Becasue it's distance learning I can still hold a job down and keep the money coming in whilst flying as a hobby and working my way towards a CPL. I had commitments at home and a burning desire to fly, this way I can achieve everything and my wallet isn't quite so bruised either
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Not to worry. Distance Learning is no walk in the park though I will warn you - you have to be very self-disciplined! There will always be people who think less of distance learning but I've found it to be a real plus with potential employers as the majority understand the discipline and time management required. You can also pace yourself, which combined with a modular training approach is a real benfit. As you have said, things are 'messed up' at the moment - this is why I always reccomend distance learning/modular training. You can keep yourself busy and give yourself skills which will pay off in the future hopefully at a pace determined by the circumstance.
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City University London will give you a one year credit if you want to do an Air Transport Operations degree, so the course will take two years instead of three, the second year is flight training!
City University London will give you a one year credit if you want to do an Air Transport Operations degree, so the course will take two years instead of three, the second year is flight training!