Archive for August, 2010

Question: Aviation School?
If I go to a school of aviation, or flight school, and I get by bachelor’s in aviation or aeronautical science. When I graduate, can I fly? In other words, do they only let some students fly and some other have to just get the degree and thats it? How does flight school and flying work? I am new to this and I know I need instrument ratings and airtime but do I get a normal degree? Is the flight time included in the cost of tuition or do I have to take private lessons? This school I am going to go to has airplanes at the campus and they have an airport so I would think that you get your ratings at the school AND a degree in aviation? It is a college. They stress that there are other jobs in aviation besides flying but that is the only one I want to do. Am I going to get sucked into this school just to be told I can’t fly?
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Best answer:

Answer by donhainesphoto
If you just want to fly, then you don’t really need to go to a aviation college. Just go to flight school and learn to fly. Of course this will be expensive but you will learn to fly. Naturally you will need to pass your medical exams as well as the flying and written tests.

If you are looking for a career in aviation, go ahead with the college route. Many people will want to get an aviation or aeronautical engineering degree. And if you are ever thinking of space, you’ll need more than a pilot’s license.

My suggestion.. go to college, get a degree in aviation and put in for flight school. I doubt it is just included in the curriculum since many people don’t want to learn to fly but would like a career in aviation. If they have a flight school, fine. If not, find one nearby and learn to fly. That way you can be more assured of finding work. Pilot positions come and go depending on the economy. Ground aviation jobs are more plentiful. Knowing more than one skill gives you the advantage when applying for a job.