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flyTotheSky · April 23rd, 2007, 16:38

You come with some good questions.

Actually, before I give my .02 cents, I have a question for you...

Will OSU give you credits for ALL your flight ratings? I know most colleges will give you credit for just the PPL, but that's about it. I have heard on some special occassions they may give more.

If that's the case, I may consider getting your ratings as fast as possible and transfering them over to OSU. Work there has a CFI and continue to take classes to finish the Bachelor's degree.

I may not be the first one to tell you to GET YOUR DEGREE FIRST! You will have a hard time getting a job anywhere other than a regional, including fractional operators such as NetJets.

However, to counter that statement, I know of some regional guys that take online classes on the side and finish that way. It's do-able but seems like a lot more work.

Working as a CFI and finishing the degree at OSU I think will be the most productive way of doing things. You'll be gaining flight hours and taking classes (possibly at a reduced rate for university employees) all at the same time.

Good luck in whatever path you take!

April 23rd, 2007, 16:38	#2
flyTotheSky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LUK Posts: 381	Re: Need Guidance in Planning Career Transition, Training You come with some good questions. Actually, before I give my .02 cents, I have a question for you... Will OSU give you credits for ALL your flight ratings? I know most colleges will give you credit for just the PPL, but that's about it. I have heard on some special occassions they may give more. If that's the case, I may consider getting your ratings as fast as possible and transfering them over to OSU. Work there has a CFI and continue to take classes to finish the Bachelor's degree. I may not be the first one to tell you to GET YOUR DEGREE FIRST! You will have a hard time getting a job anywhere other than a regional, including fractional operators such as NetJets. However, to counter that statement, I know of some regional guys that take online classes on the side and finish that way. It's do-able but seems like a lot more work. Working as a CFI and finishing the degree at OSU I think will be the most productive way of doing things. You'll be gaining flight hours and taking classes (possibly at a reduced rate for university employees) all at the same time. Good luck in whatever path you take!