Flight colleges Worth the Money? - Page 4

juxtapilot · November 6th, 2007, 00:07

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Originally Posted by Boieng747pilot

Ha!

Really? I thought they look at grades too

Nah, but it sure would be nice to put 3.95 GPA on your employment app instead of nothing at all. (You probably wouldn't put a GPA if it is low.)

jtrain609 · November 6th, 2007, 07:31

I haven't put my GPA on a resume since I was applying at...well...wait, I never did put my GPA on a resume. Three part 135 checks and a part 121 check speak a little bit more than how I did in my "Philosophy of Public Policy" course.

SmoothLanderJ · November 6th, 2007, 08:30

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

I haven't put my GPA on a resume since I was applying at...well...wait, I never did put my GPA on a resume. Three part 135 checks and a part 121 check speak a little bit more than how I did in my "Philosophy of Public Policy" course.

I totally agree.......

B767Driver · November 6th, 2007, 09:25

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Originally Posted by juskl

In the real world, nobody cares what your grades are and even where the hell you went to college. It may or may not give you one up if the interviewer went to your school, was in the same frat, knew your girl,.... whatever... Just get a degree in what you want. Underwater basket weaving, cheerleaders, etc. And get ratings, time, experience and connections. That's is all that matters. No matter what field you go into, it is who you know and what real world experience you have, not if you got a C, B or whatever other B.S. your prof tells you.

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I disagree.

When I did hiring at a regional as a representative of the company's training department, I had to make a decision how likely it was for the applicant to successfully complete a rigorous training program. While industry experience trumped college grades...I also used grades to determine the applicant's aptitude for training.

If an applicant had good grades, some experience, a good interview and a bad sim ride...I'm likely to overlook some part of the sim ride.

Bad grades, no experience, mediocre interview and a mediocre sim ride....I've got nothing to suggest to me that the applicant has the aptitude to successfully complete training.

Grades are more important than you think.

I have some thoughts on the flight colleges, but I'll have to post later as I don't have time to put my thoughts together right now.

Boieng747pilot · November 6th, 2007, 21:50

Grades all in all are important...

Just as an education. However, I really dont think you should put a GPA on a resume if it is bad!!!

You should if it's good though

Kristie · November 6th, 2007, 23:09

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Originally Posted by slamma1906

Diddo!

do you mean "ditto"??

Boieng747pilot · November 8th, 2007, 00:25

HA HA!

juxtapilot · November 8th, 2007, 04:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtrain609

I haven't put my GPA on a resume since I was applying at...well...wait, I never did put my GPA on a resume. Three part 135 checks and a part 121 check speak a little bit more than how I did in my "Philosophy of Public Policy" course.

I don't have any experience with aviation resume writing, I just know that sometimes its good to have on there when applying somewheres. You don't have to I suppose, but it might be an added plus!

Boieng747pilot · November 8th, 2007, 23:13

Maybe not if you finish college or high school with a 2 or worse 1 point something!

Its common sense to put it on if you have a 3.3 and higher.

Anyway....

Boieng747pilot · November 8th, 2007, 23:14

Maybe not if you finish college or high school with a 2 or worse 1 point something!

Its common sense to put it on if you have a 3.3 and higher.

Anyway.... Are Flight colleges worth the money? BACK ON TOPIC PLEASE

Doug Taylor · November 9th, 2007, 00:43

Oh come on man, I think we've given you enough information on both sides of the issue to form an opinion for yourself.

Using the information presented and judging by the sentiment of a majority of the thread, what do YOU think? Is a flight college worth the money?

BuickCFI · November 9th, 2007, 00:50

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Oh come on man, I think we've given you enough information on both sides of the issue to form an opinion for yourself.

Using the information presented and judging by the sentiment of a majority of the thread, what do YOU think? Is a flight college worth the money?

not sure yet Dough, how can i find out?

Boieng747pilot · November 11th, 2007, 23:50

Jeeze...

Sorry Doug, Did I tick you off lately? Please tell me if I did so we can work it out! I just wanted to get back on topic and it sounded and I guess you took it wrong when I said "it's common sense..."

I think I need a little more info. before I can make a proper decision!

Sorry!

Boeing

Ian J · November 11th, 2007, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Boieng747pilot

Jeeze...

Sorry Doug, Did I tick you off lately? Please tell me if I did so we can work it out! I just wanted to get back on topic and it sounded and I guess you took it wrong when I said "it's common sense..."

I think I need a little more info. before I can make a proper decision!

Sorry!

Boeing

What he's saying is it's unnecessary to try and steer this thread back on topic after 80 + posts. Threads just peter and and die, bro - that's just the way it is.

Plus you have more than enough user opinion in this thread to get you started - nevermind countless other identical threads on this site. Have you searched for similar threads on JC? There're tons of them.

Boieng747pilot · November 12th, 2007, 00:06

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Originally Posted by Ian J

What he's saying is it's unnecessary to try and steer this thread back on topic after 80 + posts. Threads just peter and and die, bro - that's just the way it is.

What are you talking about? (not in a sassy way) I think it was up the whole time! Maybe you're mistaken with my other forum where I posted something just to get the forum started again (pilot differences).

Plus you have more than enough user opinion in this thread to get you started - nevermind countless other identical threads on this site. Have you searched for similar threads on JC? There're tons of them.

You are right on this one! I should look elsewhere... much more info!

Doug Taylor · November 12th, 2007, 00:10

Nah, I'm not ticked at all.

Just after 1300 views, and 80 replies, I think that's sufficient enough to indicate that "there's your answer!"

Boieng747pilot · November 12th, 2007, 03:09

Oh Thank goodness!

THanks for the replies Doug... and to all you guys!

November 6th, 2007, 07:31	#77
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,322	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? I haven't put my GPA on a resume since I was applying at...well...wait, I never did put my GPA on a resume. Three part 135 checks and a part 121 check speak a little bit more than how I did in my "Philosophy of Public Policy" course. __________________

November 6th, 2007, 21:50	#80
Boieng747pilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 178	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? Grades all in all are important... Just as an education. However, I really dont think you should put a GPA on a resume if it is bad!!! You should if it's good though __________________ And God said: "Thats good!"

November 8th, 2007, 00:25	#82
Boieng747pilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 178	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? HA HA! __________________ And God said: "Thats good!"

November 8th, 2007, 23:13	#84
Boieng747pilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 178	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? Maybe not if you finish college or high school with a 2 or worse 1 point something! Its common sense to put it on if you have a 3.3 and higher. Anyway.... __________________ And God said: "Thats good!"

November 8th, 2007, 23:14	#85
Boieng747pilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 178	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? Maybe not if you finish college or high school with a 2 or worse 1 point something! Its common sense to put it on if you have a 3.3 and higher. Anyway.... Are Flight colleges worth the money? BACK ON TOPIC PLEASE __________________ And God said: "Thats good!"

November 9th, 2007, 00:43	#86
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,581 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? Oh come on man, I think we've given you enough information on both sides of the issue to form an opinion for yourself. Using the information presented and judging by the sentiment of a majority of the thread, what do YOU think? Is a flight college worth the money? __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 11th, 2007, 23:50	#88
Boieng747pilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 178	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? Jeeze... Sorry Doug, Did I tick you off lately? Please tell me if I did so we can work it out! I just wanted to get back on topic and it sounded and I guess you took it wrong when I said "it's common sense..." I think I need a little more info. before I can make a proper decision! Sorry! Boeing __________________ And God said: "Thats good!"

November 12th, 2007, 00:10	#91
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,581 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? Nah, I'm not ticked at all. Just after 1300 views, and 80 replies, I think that's sufficient enough to indicate that "there's your answer!" __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

November 12th, 2007, 03:09	#92
Boieng747pilot Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 178	Re: Flight colleges Worth the Money? Oh Thank goodness! THanks for the replies Doug... and to all you guys! __________________ And God said: "Thats good!"

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