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Hiya, im currently a student doing 5 a levels one of which is general studies, this a level is accepted by some unis and others it isn't.
I am near the time to choosing a university degree, i strive for a career in the aviation and believe i have the motivation to see it through. Ive had work experience for a few airlines and am on track to complete my PPL in august this year. With this i hope i'll do well in my next interview at the Royal Navy, which is ideally my goal.
I am planning to do Aerospace Technology with Management (BSc)
I would like your opinions if this degree is suitable for myself and if aviation companies like it?
Many thanks in advance, Happy flying!
I am near the time to choosing a university degree, i strive for a career in the aviation and believe i have the motivation to see it through. Ive had work experience for a few airlines and am on track to complete my PPL in august this year. With this i hope i'll do well in my next interview at the Royal Navy, which is ideally my goal.
I am planning to do Aerospace Technology with Management (BSc)
I would like your opinions if this degree is suitable for myself and if aviation companies like it?
Many thanks in advance, Happy flying!
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Only you can say whether the degree is suitable for yourself: I cannot stress enough that it is far far better to do a degree which you enjoy/will succeed at (and the two are linked) than to choose one you think "aviation companies" will prefer.
By all means if you enjoy Aero Eng/Management then great, go for it.
So, in my experience airlines do not really care what degree you have, or even necessarily if you have one at all. It's more important to demonstrate that you can study, learn and self-motivate. That can be demonstrated by academic success (in any field) or by other extra-curricular means (or even better, both).
If your goal is the Royal Navy, bear in mind that they certainly won't care that you do an aero-related degree, unless you are thinking about AEO, although I suppose it would be an indication of your level of interest in flying. Not a reason in itself to go through 3/4 years of torture doing something you didn't enjoy, though.
They also will not want to hear that you are thinking (if you are) of using the RN as a flying training organisation. Of course it's sensible to have a Plan B, and to give yourself options, but you don't have to tell them that. It's career folk they want!
PS: I did 5 A-levels (inc Gen Studies; come on - we know it's not a real A-level!
), did some work experience within aviation, had a PPL at 18 and did Aero Eng at University. Spooky, eh?
However I prefer girls, so applied for the RAF instead.
By all means if you enjoy Aero Eng/Management then great, go for it.
So, in my experience airlines do not really care what degree you have, or even necessarily if you have one at all. It's more important to demonstrate that you can study, learn and self-motivate. That can be demonstrated by academic success (in any field) or by other extra-curricular means (or even better, both).
If your goal is the Royal Navy, bear in mind that they certainly won't care that you do an aero-related degree, unless you are thinking about AEO, although I suppose it would be an indication of your level of interest in flying. Not a reason in itself to go through 3/4 years of torture doing something you didn't enjoy, though.
They also will not want to hear that you are thinking (if you are) of using the RN as a flying training organisation. Of course it's sensible to have a Plan B, and to give yourself options, but you don't have to tell them that. It's career folk they want!
PS: I did 5 A-levels (inc Gen Studies; come on - we know it's not a real A-level!
), did some work experience within aviation, had a PPL at 18 and did Aero Eng at University. Spooky, eh? However I prefer girls, so applied for the RAF instead.
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Thanks for the reply, ive read what the degree has in store and it sounds interesting to me, i enjoy books and most things about aircraft in general so i shouldn't see why i end up hating it. In addition to that i have up and coming open days so i can then decide.
I went towards the RAF, had an interview it went well, but just decided not to follow it through, just a personal opinion really.
That is quite strange, well looks like im following in your footsteps
As for the outside school activies im currently doing DOA and have a many external qualifications such as first aid and health and safety, moreover im part of 3 clubs per week.
Is there any other ways i can make myself stand out from the crowd, apart from personal characteristics?
Thanks again
I went towards the RAF, had an interview it went well, but just decided not to follow it through, just a personal opinion really.
That is quite strange, well looks like im following in your footsteps
As for the outside school activies im currently doing DOA and have a many external qualifications such as first aid and health and safety, moreover im part of 3 clubs per week.
Is there any other ways i can make myself stand out from the crowd, apart from personal characteristics?
Thanks again
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What made you decide on Aerospace Technology with Management?
My 15 year old daughter is keen to fly helicopters and is trying to decide how best to achieve this. She hopes to study some sort of engineering degree at a Uni with a good University Air Squadron.
My 15 year old daughter is keen to fly helicopters and is trying to decide how best to achieve this. She hopes to study some sort of engineering degree at a Uni with a good University Air Squadron.
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If she intends to join the military, look at degrees in politics or history. We can hire all the engineers we need (not being rude, I'm one with 27 yrs service as a pilot), thinkers with an understanding of the why and wherefore of war (politics by other means) is what goes to the top, and the ability to fly is a necessary but not sufficient skill.
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Hello motherbird, well ive been aiming for a career in aviation since i can remember which lead to looking for degrees to make myself a better applicanton paper and to have the experience ect., begun to look for unis towards the end of GCSE's, i choose one that was near airfields and not to far away from home. Ive got 2 unis in mind that i'd happily go to.
As Sven Sixtooc said an engineer course may not be the best for a military career. However the degree i am wanting to do is not 100% engineer based.
Reasons why i wanting to choose this degree is i checked through the topics that are covered, [i added them below for browsing]. Once i read them i personally think i'd enjoy them.
In additon to this, the course would be very specific and i think possibly a bit dull. Therefore i wanted to do a degree with an external course in this case management. This also gives me the opportunity to fall back on something in management if any problems were to arise, in deciding not to go into an aviation career. Thats about it, quite a lot of companies dont mind whether you have a degree or not (due to research) but i believe it makes you a better applicant and having a degree that has something to do with aviation is even better. ???
Thanks again
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As Sven Sixtooc said an engineer course may not be the best for a military career. However the degree i am wanting to do is not 100% engineer based.
Reasons why i wanting to choose this degree is i checked through the topics that are covered, [i added them below for browsing]. Once i read them i personally think i'd enjoy them.
In additon to this, the course would be very specific and i think possibly a bit dull. Therefore i wanted to do a degree with an external course in this case management. This also gives me the opportunity to fall back on something in management if any problems were to arise, in deciding not to go into an aviation career. Thats about it, quite a lot of companies dont mind whether you have a degree or not (due to research) but i believe it makes you a better applicant and having a degree that has something to do with aviation is even better. ???
Thanks again
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My Cousin always wanted to fly, he studied something incase it didn't work out. He now flies for EZ.
Did you know that there's a course now called 'American Studies'?
Maybe that'll make you all think twice before picking on us media students!
Just to clarify, NOT journalism! There are some
working in that field, and quite frankly I don't want to be apart of that scene - I direct, I read semiotics and review artwork, mainly digital and photography. It's a LOT harder than people think it is - and I should know, I have an AVCE and I've just finished my second year....and I'm still considering a career in aviation afterwards, at the least learning to fly at some point in my life.
Did you know that there's a course now called 'American Studies'?
Maybe that'll make you all think twice before picking on us media students!
Just to clarify, NOT journalism! There are some
working in that field, and quite frankly I don't want to be apart of that scene - I direct, I read semiotics and review artwork, mainly digital and photography. It's a LOT harder than people think it is - and I should know, I have an AVCE and I've just finished my second year....and I'm still considering a career in aviation afterwards, at the least learning to fly at some point in my life.
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Hi,
I am 16 and hoping to go to uni next year so i was wondering if a degree in geography would be useful to become a pilot as i am interested in geography and want to study it further.
Thanks
I am 16 and hoping to go to uni next year so i was wondering if a degree in geography would be useful to become a pilot as i am interested in geography and want to study it further.
Thanks
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Ladies and gents,
I am a degree holder of Mechanical Eng. from UK ... I had the opportunity to work as a Project Eng. for around 5 years with an Oil company. Now, I'm doing my ATPL and hoping to go for my type rating before mid next year.
Having a degree in this industry is essential incase it didnt work out due to medical reason etc. However, you should know that the degree you earn will not be used, atleast not as specialised unless its related. It would simply be a certificate hanged on the wall. Nevertheless, its an education that you should be proud of and and try your best to keep current with. That is not easy though with a pilots busy schedule.
Just wanted to share my experience. Good luck yall
I am a degree holder of Mechanical Eng. from UK ... I had the opportunity to work as a Project Eng. for around 5 years with an Oil company. Now, I'm doing my ATPL and hoping to go for my type rating before mid next year.
Having a degree in this industry is essential incase it didnt work out due to medical reason etc. However, you should know that the degree you earn will not be used, atleast not as specialised unless its related. It would simply be a certificate hanged on the wall. Nevertheless, its an education that you should be proud of and and try your best to keep current with. That is not easy though with a pilots busy schedule.
Just wanted to share my experience. Good luck yall
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I am 16 and hoping to go to uni next year so i was wondering if a degree in geography would be useful to become a pilot as i am interested in geography and want to study it further.
hi iain32,
holding a degree is essential at this age and time. I would tell you now that following a career in the airline as a Pilot will not give you much time to study further in Geography. Especially it being not related what so ever with flying. Nevertheless, when there is a will, there is a way.
Good Luck
hi iain32,
holding a degree is essential at this age and time. I would tell you now that following a career in the airline as a Pilot will not give you much time to study further in Geography. Especially it being not related what so ever with flying. Nevertheless, when there is a will, there is a way.
Good Luck
