Alternative Careers

[Fly Boi]

I was wondering if pursing a degree in business would be a good alternative, other than aviation. Also, has anyone ever heard of Everglades University-Sarasota campus? If so, how is it?

[MichaelCPS]

Originally Posted by Fly Boi

I was wondering if pursing a degree in business would be a good alternative, other than aviation. Also, has anyone ever heard of Everglades University-Sarasota campus? If so, how is it?

I think a degree in business in an EXCELLENT choice. Gives you some good knowledge and skills that you can use in the aviation world. It also gives you something great to fall back on just in case.....

I have heard of that University. I have not had any personal dealings with the university.

Michael

[bike21]

I am a HUGE proponent of getting a non-aviation degree. Just makes sense IMHO. Not to mention, it might give you some background/skills to run a side business once at a 121 carrier

[iflythewestcoast]

I would have to agree with the above posts that getting a business degree is an excellent plan. I was attending an aviation university 5 years ago when I realized that a 4 year aviation degree was pretty much worthless outside of aviation. I transferred to a better school and have recently earned my business degree with an accounting concentration. I think this will help me in the future in aviation if I choose to run my own small company. It also just comes in handy to understand the financial sides of companies that the average person doesn't really know much about.

[PatrickCPS]

An excellent idea. As have already been mentioned, it gives you options outside of aviation. It will also be of benefit if you ever decide to look for a corporate pilot job. Remember, the carriers who require 4 year degrees do not specify what the degree needs to be in, so you may as well have something that will provide some sort of fail-safe in case you ever need it.

[Doug Taylor]

Originally Posted by PatrickCPS

An excellent idea. As have already been mentioned, it gives you options outside of aviation. It will also be of benefit if you ever decide to look for a corporate pilot job. Remember, the carriers who require 4 year degrees do not specify what the degree needs to be in, so you may as well have something that will provide some sort of fail-safe in case you ever need it.

Correcto.