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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

8th Jul 2021, 07:42

Replies: 231

Sticky Uni or not? (Merged 2013)

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Posted By rudestuff

A rule of thumb, you don't need a degree to...

A rule of thumb, you don't need a degree to become a pilot in Europe, unless you want to go into higher management. Anyone paying for a degree but wanting to fly - I'd recommend just spending that...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

11th Feb 2021, 05:15

Replies: 231

Sticky Uni or not? (Merged 2013)

Views: 211,926

Posted By rudestuff

The biggest problem I see with an airline pilot...

The biggest problem I see with an airline pilot pursuing a non-flying job is persuading then that you want to be there, and that you aren't just waiting for another airline job to come along...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

10th Feb 2021, 08:34

Replies: 231

Sticky Uni or not? (Merged 2013)

Views: 211,926

Posted By rudestuff

highflyer40 Agreed, however... It doesn't...

highflyer40

Agreed, however... It doesn't take long for a glut to turn into a shortage, and as it's almost impossible to predict when that will happen the only mitigation is to be ready for it.
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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

10th Feb 2021, 07:41

Replies: 231

Sticky Uni or not? (Merged 2013)

Views: 211,926

Posted By rudestuff

rob_ste97 You're kind of missing my point...

rob_ste97

You're kind of missing my point I'm afraid.

Let's at least agree that a degree takes 3 years and flight training about one year?

That gives you a 2 year headstart to get a job,...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

9th Feb 2021, 18:51

Replies: 231

Sticky Uni or not? (Merged 2013)

Views: 211,926

Posted By rudestuff

This makes no sense... A fATPL is WAY cheaper...

This makes no sense... A fATPL is WAY cheaper than a degree. You can certainly do it for £35-40k.

To get a degree you're looking at £9250 per year for 3 years = £27,750 not including living costs....

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

9th Feb 2021, 13:31

Replies: 231

Sticky Uni or not? (Merged 2013)

Views: 211,926

Posted By rudestuff

If you make it to the end and get your degree,...

If you make it to the end and get your degree, you've proved you have what it takes. (Determination basically).

There's nothing hard about learning to fly - certainly nothing harder than learning...

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