MSc in Aviation safety management
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MSc in Aviation safety management
Hello folks,
I am currently an unemployed airline captain, with hopes like many of us to get back in business one day or another. I know that a few colleagues with some extra time to spare have decided to take up some master in aviation related matters, such as safety management and so on. I would like to ask your feedback here as I am asking myself a few question : does it make sense to get involved in academic studies with the degree of uncertainty surrounding aviation ? If one goes back to work, is it manageable in terms of time and effort with a full time job, family and hopefully some social life in the future ? Does it take a higher motivation rather than just "fill the gap" in order to successfully achieve the master ?
Thanks to all for your time !
I am currently an unemployed airline captain, with hopes like many of us to get back in business one day or another. I know that a few colleagues with some extra time to spare have decided to take up some master in aviation related matters, such as safety management and so on. I would like to ask your feedback here as I am asking myself a few question : does it make sense to get involved in academic studies with the degree of uncertainty surrounding aviation ? If one goes back to work, is it manageable in terms of time and effort with a full time job, family and hopefully some social life in the future ? Does it take a higher motivation rather than just "fill the gap" in order to successfully achieve the master ?
Thanks to all for your time !
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ALWAYS have a "Plan B" when you're working for an airline! As long as you're out of work, and can afford the tuition, get the degree!
HOWEVER, I wouldn't get it in such an airline-specific field. If the airlines are laying off, they are unlikely to be hiring more management staff. Find another line of education/work that appeals to you. I had brief careers as a Flight Test Engineer and Software Engineer before I went back to flying...
HOWEVER, I wouldn't get it in such an airline-specific field. If the airlines are laying off, they are unlikely to be hiring more management staff. Find another line of education/work that appeals to you. I had brief careers as a Flight Test Engineer and Software Engineer before I went back to flying...
As @Intruder said, don't get into anything too aviation-specific.
In my case, Ergonomics/Human Factors was (I hope) a good choice:
1) Covers aviation
2) Covers many non-aviation (safety-critical) industries
3) Applies in a general sense to normal operations in other industries
4) The Aviation industry lead the way with CRM/HF
5) Your command skills become transferable to other industries, as a facilitator, and...
6) The subject covers all the 'good bits' of psychology (without cutting up dead rats - unless that’s your thing?)
Not suggesting that you follow this, but if whatever you study can tick some/most of these, especially the 'fun' part then I would definitely recommend this.
I would also add that there are probably too many pilots with MBAs, or Aviation Management Masters, that aren't going anywhere. Easy sell for the institutions to rake in outrageous fees, for a product that doesn’t suit.
In my case, Ergonomics/Human Factors was (I hope) a good choice:
1) Covers aviation
2) Covers many non-aviation (safety-critical) industries
3) Applies in a general sense to normal operations in other industries
4) The Aviation industry lead the way with CRM/HF
5) Your command skills become transferable to other industries, as a facilitator, and...
6) The subject covers all the 'good bits' of psychology (without cutting up dead rats - unless that’s your thing?)
Not suggesting that you follow this, but if whatever you study can tick some/most of these, especially the 'fun' part then I would definitely recommend this.
I would also add that there are probably too many pilots with MBAs, or Aviation Management Masters, that aren't going anywhere. Easy sell for the institutions to rake in outrageous fees, for a product that doesn’t suit.
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Thanks for your replies. My concern is that being in my mid 40s I believe it is unlikely I will ever have the chance to use a degree in a non-aviation related field where I have zero experience.
Thank You again for your time !
Thank You again for your time !
