ATP and College Degree

Okstate Pilot · April 22nd, 2006, 09:46

For those who have went thorugh the ATP program, what percentage of your classmates would you say had a 4 year college degree prior to starting the program?

Thanks,

AFdude411 · April 22nd, 2006, 10:46

Hey man,

I asked the same question when I got there. From my perception it looks like a 60-40 relationship. Being that about 40% of us had our 4-year degrees. It may differ location to location though.

Hope that helps.

Timbuff10 · April 22nd, 2006, 11:11

I would agree with those #ers. I don't think a degree does much for you in terms of getting hired at a regional.

modesto2 · April 22nd, 2006, 11:20

I'd say about 50% have bachelor's degrees. As a huge advocate of higher education, it was disappointing to see so many people with degrees. However, those with higher aspirations will soon realize that not much can be done without a degree. Most of the folks that didn't have a degree had future plans of completing their education.

Captain_Bob · April 22nd, 2006, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by modesto2

As a huge advocate of higher education, it was disappointing to see so many people with degrees.

Ummm... maybe a mis-type?

Okstate Pilot · April 22nd, 2006, 21:51

Thanks for the replies. I toured the Arlington location last fall and really liked the feel of the place. Just curious about the educational background of the students.

Thanks again.

Tram · April 22nd, 2006, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by modesto2

However, those with higher aspirations will soon realize that not much can be done without a degree. .

And that is a realization many don't come to.. "Ahh, I can get on at a regional" is all the care about...

I think out of maybe 8 guys I "went through with" I think all but maybe 1 or 2 of us had their degree's..

Now our instructors.. man, you'd never know it to watch'em fly, eh Bob..

Captain_Bob · April 23rd, 2006, 00:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tram

Now our instructors.. man, you'd never know it to watch'em fly, eh Bob..

You talkin' to me??? You got sumthin' to say to me?? What... you think I'm funny? What... funny like a clown funny?? I make you laugh... I amuse you... is that it?

MFT1Air · April 23rd, 2006, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timbuff10

I would agree with those #ers. I don't think a degree does much for you in terms of getting hired at a regional.

I'm inclined to agree with you. Hours and flight time experience can get you in the door, but like any other occupation/avocation, once you're in, they start raising the bar even higher as other positions and assignments become available. That "whole person" tabulation then becomes key. Believe me when I say that piece of paper means a lot. Even then, all things being equal, even the degree program becomes a consideration as well. . .all else being equal.

modesto2 · April 23rd, 2006, 10:30

Sorry...I meant "dissappointed to see so many withOUT degrees." I've always said that I don't want to fly RJ's for the rest of my life. Hats off to those with degrees and those who are pursuing them!

Tram · April 24th, 2006, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain_Bob

You talkin' to me??? You got sumthin' to say to me?? What... you think I'm funny? What... funny like a clown funny?? I make you laugh... I amuse you... is that it?

You've been watching too much Godfather, I think.

bradg412 · April 24th, 2006, 16:53

or goodfellas

Captain_Bob · April 24th, 2006, 18:04

I think it's an amalgam...

April 22nd, 2006, 09:46	#1
Okstate Pilot Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok Posts: 7	ATP and College Degree For those who have went thorugh the ATP program, what percentage of your classmates would you say had a 4 year college degree prior to starting the program? Thanks,

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Timbuff10 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coloradan in Orange County, CA Posts: 3,235	I would agree with those #ers. I don't think a degree does much for you in terms of getting hired at a regional. __________________ My Photography My Airliners.net photos

April 23rd, 2006, 10:30	#10
modesto2 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	Re: ATP and College Degree Sorry...I meant "dissappointed to see so many withOUT degrees." I've always said that I don't want to fly RJ's for the rest of my life. Hats off to those with degrees and those who are pursuing them!

April 24th, 2006, 16:53	#12
bradg412 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6	Re: ATP and College Degree or goodfellas

April 24th, 2006, 18:04	#13
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,898	Re: ATP and College Degree I think it's an amalgam... __________________ My head is in the clouds and my heart is still in Maine... but my devotion and love belong to my wife and children. Pics!

April 22nd, 2006, 10:46	#2
AFdude411 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: IAH Posts: 117	Hey man, I asked the same question when I got there. From my perception it looks like a 60-40 relationship. Being that about 40% of us had our 4-year degrees. It may differ location to location though. Hope that helps.

April 22nd, 2006, 11:20	#4
modesto2 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	I'd say about 50% have bachelor's degrees. As a huge advocate of higher education, it was disappointing to see so many people with degrees. However, those with higher aspirations will soon realize that not much can be done without a degree. Most of the folks that didn't have a degree had future plans of completing their education.

April 22nd, 2006, 21:51	#6
Okstate Pilot Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok Posts: 7	Thanks for the replies. I toured the Arlington location last fall and really liked the feel of the place. Just curious about the educational background of the students. Thanks again.

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