Hey All, first time!

hazeof3dd · December 14th, 2004, 21:57

Hey all, my name is Jesse, I'm 16 from Connecticut, and I'm a junior in high school. I'm looking in to working towards a commercial pilot. I have already started looking into Embry Riddle's Daytona campus, but I was told I should come here first looking for advice. I want to avoid the military completely. I have been hearing that there are a LOT more options. I definitly want to get a College Degree, I was originially planning on majoring in Aeronautical Science, and minoring in something else (still undecided), as a back up. I'm looking for all the advice I can get on how to become a certified ATP and fly for a major airlines. Thanks

-Jesse

jonnyb · December 14th, 2004, 22:07

Welcome. This is a great place to come for well rounded advice and help. I would first recommend keeping you options open about where you go to university. ERAU is a great school but it's REALLY expensive and there are other great schools out there as well. Just some initial thoughts based on your post. Most importantly, HAVE FUN on your way up. I wish you the best!

playin_the_skys · December 14th, 2004, 22:07

I know people that have gone to Embry Riddle, it costs alot but they like it. Another school south of them is Florida Institute of Technology, they are a big flight school not to many people know about. www.fit.edu - I used to live in the area and I've heard good things about them too. I got my 4 year degree at a local university and now I attend ATP, not a bad way eithier. Good luck in your search, its smart to start thinking ahead. Keep your mind open don't get set on one place.

hazeof3dd · December 14th, 2004, 22:23

thanx for the welcome, I just registered for my SATs on collegeboard.com and while i was there i thought i would add some college's to my list, and came up with quite a few. I know this is wierd, but I would prefer to be somewhere in the Southeast or Southwest US (like AZ, CA, or FL). Although it appears thats no problem since a lot of schools are located there. I have it in the back of my head to set up a meeting with my guidance counciler to start looking at the options one on one with him.

hazeof3dd · December 14th, 2004, 22:42

also, thought I would add, I will be looking into financial aid, as money is tight right now, so any suggestions with that would be useful as well

mavsfflife · December 14th, 2004, 23:02

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also, thought I would add, I will be looking into financial aid, as money is tight right now, so any suggestions with that would be useful as well

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apply for as many scholarships as possible! i'm sure you've heard about fafsa too (free application for student aid), its government assistance. flight school is probably gonna be a loan, but you could also do your research on that. also, dont pass up the opportunity to become a flight instructor and teach while building hours for a while. have fun flying man!

greezergriff7 · December 15th, 2004, 00:15

Welcome Jesse..... this is a great place to gather ideas and develop goals for your future.
I have been a long time lurker on the boards and just made some decisions for my future flying career based on the advice and several posts I have read..You can check out my post in the Embry Riddle thread Here to see what Ive decided on doing. I was in your situation just 2 years ago.. believe me, the time flies!

Let me know if I can be any of help to you

Kristie · December 15th, 2004, 01:03

Welcome Jesse! Excellent start with your introduction!!!!

DE727UPS · December 15th, 2004, 01:20

"I have it in the back of my head to set up a meeting with my guidance counciler to start looking at the options one on one with him."

I'd guess that most guidance counselors wouldn't be much help when it comes to good choices in an aviation career. It's pretty specialized. You're average guy who's made it to the regionals is gonna know a heck of a lot more than a high school counselor.

Kristie · December 15th, 2004, 01:23

yeah.. and if that counselor tries to tell you, you should aim for something else - then, just get up and WALK out the door.. don't stop! cuz if you really have the "passion" to fly for a living, then you can't have people telling you "you can't/shouldn't do it" KWIM?! you need people on your side that will help you GET there....

if there's any misgivings in conversation, please come back here and discuss it with us -> This group is so awesomely intelligent, there's no WAY they can or would steer you wrong!

Maximillian_Jenius · December 15th, 2004, 01:36

"Hey All,first time"....

Totally thought this was gonna be a different thread topic!

Welcome Jesse I am the sarcastic joker of the bunch. Thought I welcome you in my own way...welcome to the site!!!
Post here and post often!

Matthew

mastermags · December 15th, 2004, 01:58

Yellow.

hazeof3dd · December 15th, 2004, 20:15

thanx guys, yeah, I realized after posting the topic was a bit odd

My guidance counciler has admited to not know a lot about the aviation industry, but he said he would love to help me as much as possible. He's a cool guy and isn't one to steer people in a direction they don't want to go.
edit: I remembered, I talked to him today and I set up a meeting for sometime next week

December 14th, 2004, 21:57	#1
hazeof3dd Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Lyme, CT Posts: 14	Hey All, first time! Hey all, my name is Jesse, I'm 16 from Connecticut, and I'm a junior in high school. I'm looking in to working towards a commercial pilot. I have already started looking into Embry Riddle's Daytona campus, but I was told I should come here first looking for advice. I want to avoid the military completely. I have been hearing that there are a LOT more options. I definitly want to get a College Degree, I was originially planning on majoring in Aeronautical Science, and minoring in something else (still undecided), as a back up. I'm looking for all the advice I can get on how to become a certified ATP and fly for a major airlines. Thanks -Jesse

December 14th, 2004, 22:07	#2
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: Hey All, first time! Welcome. This is a great place to come for well rounded advice and help. I would first recommend keeping you options open about where you go to university. ERAU is a great school but it's REALLY expensive and there are other great schools out there as well. Just some initial thoughts based on your post. Most importantly, HAVE FUN on your way up. I wish you the best!

December 14th, 2004, 22:07	#3
playin_the_skys Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 23	Re: Hey All, first time! I know people that have gone to Embry Riddle, it costs alot but they like it. Another school south of them is Florida Institute of Technology, they are a big flight school not to many people know about. www.fit.edu - I used to live in the area and I've heard good things about them too. I got my 4 year degree at a local university and now I attend ATP, not a bad way eithier. Good luck in your search, its smart to start thinking ahead. Keep your mind open don't get set on one place.

December 14th, 2004, 22:23	#4
hazeof3dd Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Lyme, CT Posts: 14	Re: Hey All, first time! thanx for the welcome, I just registered for my SATs on collegeboard.com and while i was there i thought i would add some college's to my list, and came up with quite a few. I know this is wierd, but I would prefer to be somewhere in the Southeast or Southwest US (like AZ, CA, or FL). Although it appears thats no problem since a lot of schools are located there. I have it in the back of my head to set up a meeting with my guidance counciler to start looking at the options one on one with him.

December 14th, 2004, 22:42	#5
hazeof3dd Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Lyme, CT Posts: 14	Re: Hey All, first time! also, thought I would add, I will be looking into financial aid, as money is tight right now, so any suggestions with that would be useful as well

December 14th, 2004, 23:02	#6
mavsfflife Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 283	Re: Hey All, first time! [ QUOTE ] also, thought I would add, I will be looking into financial aid, as money is tight right now, so any suggestions with that would be useful as well [/ QUOTE ] apply for as many scholarships as possible! i'm sure you've heard about fafsa too (free application for student aid), its government assistance. flight school is probably gonna be a loan, but you could also do your research on that. also, dont pass up the opportunity to become a flight instructor and teach while building hours for a while. have fun flying man!

December 15th, 2004, 00:15	#7
greezergriff7 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: IAH Posts: 86	Re: Hey All, first time! Welcome Jesse..... this is a great place to gather ideas and develop goals for your future. I have been a long time lurker on the boards and just made some decisions for my future flying career based on the advice and several posts I have read..You can check out my post in the Embry Riddle thread Here to see what Ive decided on doing. I was in your situation just 2 years ago.. believe me, the time flies! Let me know if I can be any of help to you

December 15th, 2004, 01:03	#8
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,705 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Hey All, first time! Welcome Jesse! Excellent start with your introduction!!!!

December 15th, 2004, 01:20	#9
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,481	Re: Hey All, first time! "I have it in the back of my head to set up a meeting with my guidance counciler to start looking at the options one on one with him." I'd guess that most guidance counselors wouldn't be much help when it comes to good choices in an aviation career. It's pretty specialized. You're average guy who's made it to the regionals is gonna know a heck of a lot more than a high school counselor.

December 15th, 2004, 01:23	#10
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,705 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Hey All, first time! yeah.. and if that counselor tries to tell you, you should aim for something else - then, just get up and WALK out the door.. don't stop! cuz if you really have the "passion" to fly for a living, then you can't have people telling you "you can't/shouldn't do it" KWIM?! you need people on your side that will help you GET there.... if there's any misgivings in conversation, please come back here and discuss it with us -> This group is so awesomely intelligent, there's no WAY they can or would steer you wrong!

December 15th, 2004, 01:36	#11
Maximillian_Jenius Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: KPHX, KFFZ, KIWA Posts: 18,661	Re: Hey All, first time! "Hey All,first time".... Totally thought this was gonna be a different thread topic! Welcome Jesse I am the sarcastic joker of the bunch. Thought I welcome you in my own way...welcome to the site!!! Post here and post often! Matthew

December 15th, 2004, 01:58	#12
mastermags Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 1,300	Re: Hey All, first time! Yellow.

December 15th, 2004, 20:15	#13
hazeof3dd Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: East Lyme, CT Posts: 14	Re: Hey All, first time! thanx guys, yeah, I realized after posting the topic was a bit odd My guidance counciler has admited to not know a lot about the aviation industry, but he said he would love to help me as much as possible. He's a cool guy and isn't one to steer people in a direction they don't want to go. edit: I remembered, I talked to him today and I set up a meeting for sometime next week

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