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jawright · June 4th, 2008, 08:12

NOPE. Get the degree. You'll need it when1) the economy heads to the crapper and your airline kicks you to the curb, 2) you want to get hired at any major airline (UPS and FEDEX especially). I got my degree and started flight training my last year in college. After I graduated, I found a job in my degree field that has allowed me to make enough money to do my INST, CSEL, and CFI debt-free. Also, I'll have experience in a professional field and a fallback career "just in case." BTW, I took out the maximum amount of Federal Stafford loans to pay for my degree and I'm doing fine.

June 4th, 2008, 08:12	#2
jawright Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 436	Re: The Road to Becoming An Airline Pilot NOPE. Get the degree. You'll need it when1) the economy heads to the crapper and your airline kicks you to the curb, 2) you want to get hired at any major airline (UPS and FEDEX especially). I got my degree and started flight training my last year in college. After I graduated, I found a job in my degree field that has allowed me to make enough money to do my INST, CSEL, and CFI debt-free. Also, I'll have experience in a professional field and a fallback career "just in case." BTW, I took out the maximum amount of Federal Stafford loans to pay for my degree and I'm doing fine. Last edited by jawright; June 4th, 2008 at 09:29.