Hi,
I'm a high school senior looking at colleges. I've always wanted to be an airline pilot, and absolutely love flying. However, I don't know which way is best to get there. I already have my Private certificate, and was originally planning on waiting to get my instrument in a university aviation program (in particular, UND). However, I've also contemplated getting a degree in aeronautical engineering and continuing my ratings out of school.
I think I'd enjoy the aviation major more than the aeronautical engineering major, but think that the engineering major would be more beneficial. After all, I'd basically learn the same thing I'd learn in four years of college if I just did the ratings on the side, not in a university program. Am I missing something? Are university programs really worth it?
I would really appreciate any input/experience. Thank you!
I'm a high school senior looking at colleges. I've always wanted to be an airline pilot, and absolutely love flying. However, I don't know which way is best to get there. I already have my Private certificate, and was originally planning on waiting to get my instrument in a university aviation program (in particular, UND). However, I've also contemplated getting a degree in aeronautical engineering and continuing my ratings out of school.
I think I'd enjoy the aviation major more than the aeronautical engineering major, but think that the engineering major would be more beneficial. After all, I'd basically learn the same thing I'd learn in four years of college if I just did the ratings on the side, not in a university program. Am I missing something? Are university programs really worth it?
I would really appreciate any input/experience. Thank you!