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if you have not got into aviation yet, save your money. 
and if you are into it already, postpone the degree, get diversified experience as much as you can. the job market is saturated with unemployed aviation personnel with degrees but very limited experience, the best thing to do is diversify in all types of equipment, if you dont have the experience, a degree is not going to get you a job. hope this helps.
and if you are into it already, postpone the degree, get diversified experience as much as you can. the job market is saturated with unemployed aviation personnel with degrees but very limited experience, the best thing to do is diversify in all types of equipment, if you dont have the experience, a degree is not going to get you a job. hope this helps.
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The degree and university will depend on what side of the Atlantic you are aiming for. In Europe there is not as strong requirements on university degree for any major airlines versus in the US it is a requirement for them to even look at your application. In the US ERAU is the most recognized aviation university that does provide very good alumni networking after graduation that will help you in your career and in Europe Cranfield is well respected. Again, the degree is not going to get you there by itself without any other experience so it will only complement your flight experience to a good package.
If you do decide to get a degree then broaden you spectrum with something that you can use both in you aviation career and outside of that as a backup.
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BVF
If you do decide to get a degree then broaden you spectrum with something that you can use both in you aviation career and outside of that as a backup.
Regards,
BVF
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Aussi,
as far as i know, cranfield university dont offer ATPL theory courses, so i'm not sure what you're driving at...
you're probably mixing up cranfield uni with Cabair flying school (who are based at cranfield airfield) and do offer ATPL courses.
cranfield university has always had an excellent reputation for aero related subjects.
as far as i know, cranfield university dont offer ATPL theory courses, so i'm not sure what you're driving at...
you're probably mixing up cranfield uni with Cabair flying school (who are based at cranfield airfield) and do offer ATPL courses.
cranfield university has always had an excellent reputation for aero related subjects.
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A part-time postgraduate distance degree program in Aviation Management is offered by UNSW in Sydney. Try University of New South Wales - UNSW - Home.
UNSW ranks well in the international rankings according to their website, and they have a range of courses in safety and operational management.
UNSW ranks well in the international rankings according to their website, and they have a range of courses in safety and operational management.
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Employers want to see a degree -- any BS or BA degree. More is not necessarily better.
Get your degree in something you can fall back on when your flying career goes down the tubes. Aviation Management is NOT a likely replacement in that scenario.
Engineering is a good start; Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical are good initial choices.
Get your degree in something you can fall back on when your flying career goes down the tubes. Aviation Management is NOT a likely replacement in that scenario.
Engineering is a good start; Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical are good initial choices.
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Hello DHC6to8
Look at the London University website
Alternatively a BSc would be useful at your nearest uni
With regard to having something that would get you a job when not flying an Ops-Dispatch course with Avtech2000,or to do an FAA Flight Dispatcher Licence course, most of which can be done with self study and some Instructor input but the exams (written and oral will have to taken in the USA. nearest from UK may still be the FAA field office at JFK.
Could give you some help with this latter qualification if you want to email me at
[email protected]
Look at the London University website
Alternatively a BSc would be useful at your nearest uni
With regard to having something that would get you a job when not flying an Ops-Dispatch course with Avtech2000,or to do an FAA Flight Dispatcher Licence course, most of which can be done with self study and some Instructor input but the exams (written and oral will have to taken in the USA. nearest from UK may still be the FAA field office at JFK.
Could give you some help with this latter qualification if you want to email me at
[email protected]
Hi Guys,
I'm 24 and recently went back to my local college to hit the books again (Doing an Electrical Engineering course). I'm currently looking into doing the Aerospace Engineering Degree or Avionics Systems Degree at Liverpool next year. I'm more interested in learning about the Avionic systems more so than design. People have been telling me to do the Aerospace Degree as it includes Avionics Modules thus covering other Modules which would leave me better off when looking for a job in that sector.
So my Question is which is the better of the two Degrees to have?
Cheers Dave
I'm 24 and recently went back to my local college to hit the books again (Doing an Electrical Engineering course). I'm currently looking into doing the Aerospace Engineering Degree or Avionics Systems Degree at Liverpool next year. I'm more interested in learning about the Avionic systems more so than design. People have been telling me to do the Aerospace Degree as it includes Avionics Modules thus covering other Modules which would leave me better off when looking for a job in that sector.
So my Question is which is the better of the two Degrees to have?
Cheers Dave
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I'm currently looking into doing the Aerospace Engineering Degree or Avionics Systems Degree at Liverpool next year. I'm more interested in learning about the Avionic systems more so than design. People have been telling me to do the Aerospace Degree as it includes Avionics Modules thus covering other Modules which would leave me better off when looking for a job in that sector.
So my Question is which is the better of the two Degrees to have?
So my Question is which is the better of the two Degrees to have?
Avionics basically covers the electronic aspects of aerospace, but there is no reason not to opt for a more general aerospace aviation. I'm now just looking at the big holes in my experience and trying to gain a good appreciation of things such as materials and aerodynamics as part of the bigger picture.
You could always hedge your bets and do the B.Eng in Aerospace Eng and do a follow-on M.Eng when (and if) you decide to specialise or broaden further. Note that following the outrageous Bologna agreement, a Bachelors degree has been devalued somewhat internationally where a Diploma Engineers equate themseleves to a Masters level degree.
I would strongly recommend you do a degree of some sort if you want a technical career.
hugel
Hugel,
To be honest Ive always wanted to be a Helicopter Pilot. I done my PPL/H in 2008 opting to continue up to CPL Level and further but due to the economic downturn the construction industry (Which I was in) took the major brunt of it in Ireland forcing me back to the books. At this moment in time I just want to pick the right Degree in the Engineering side or Computer Science that will get me a decent job when I'm finished.
Dave
Again the question is: what do you want to do when you grow up ?
Dave
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Msc or MBA –for nil aviation experience
Would like to know what is the difference between Msc in Air Transport management and MBA in aviation management?
I have got a offer letter from Griffith university in Australia for MBA in aviation management( Griffith University | Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management - Nathan )
and Buckinghamshire new university in UK for Msc in air transport management for this January batch?(Air Transport Management )
I have done my bachelors degree in electrical and electronics and have worked in dell computers for 2 years as a senior hardware technical support executive. 60 percent of the people have told me that doing these masters degree in a waste of time and the rest 40 % told me that I is a very good way to enter the industry, especially for a person with no aviation experience like me .
From what I come to know, nothing in aviation is 100 % sure. So I am willing to take the chance. Flight operation is what I am mainly interested in! But yes if I don’t get through that I can work in other field also .I take these master degrees as an entry ticket to the aviation industry.
So guys I would like your views on both of the MBA and MSc . If anybody body has finished the above programs from these colleges let me know your feedbacks regarding the university also .It will really help me make a good decision. Thanks a million for your time
I have got a offer letter from Griffith university in Australia for MBA in aviation management( Griffith University | Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management - Nathan )
and Buckinghamshire new university in UK for Msc in air transport management for this January batch?(Air Transport Management )
I have done my bachelors degree in electrical and electronics and have worked in dell computers for 2 years as a senior hardware technical support executive. 60 percent of the people have told me that doing these masters degree in a waste of time and the rest 40 % told me that I is a very good way to enter the industry, especially for a person with no aviation experience like me .
From what I come to know, nothing in aviation is 100 % sure. So I am willing to take the chance. Flight operation is what I am mainly interested in! But yes if I don’t get through that I can work in other field also .I take these master degrees as an entry ticket to the aviation industry.
So guys I would like your views on both of the MBA and MSc . If anybody body has finished the above programs from these colleges let me know your feedbacks regarding the university also .It will really help me make a good decision. Thanks a million for your time
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I felt is was important to a get a degree as well as f(ATPL) so I had something to fall back on and graduated last year from Buckinghamshire New University with a BA (hons) Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training which allowed me to do both at the same time. Turned out to be a wise move because I graduated into a recession and so did my FI rating and am now doing an MSc Air Transport Management at Cranfield University and instructing at weekends.
A lot of people argue that a degree doesn't help you get a job with airlines in the right hand seat which may be true (although it certainly doesn't do any halm) but I think it is important to think of the long term!
A lot of people argue that a degree doesn't help you get a job with airlines in the right hand seat which may be true (although it certainly doesn't do any halm) but I think it is important to think of the long term!
