Posted: 4/24/2012 6:40:27 PM EDT
| Mountain State University has a BAS program which leads to ATP certification. Is it worth it? Anyone taken it? If I pursue this, how hard is it to get a job flying?? |
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From what I've been hearing from those in the industry, getting one is the easy part. Keeping it and not getting laid off is the hard part. If aviation is your passion, go for it. You'll spend a lot of money and time, but it's all worth it if you enjoy it. Decent pay starts when you get hired on by the majors.
Another thing I've heard is that no two careers in aviation are ever the same. I may not be in the industry yet but it's what I want to do and I've been doing my research. Aviation is a lifestyle as much as it is a job, so be sure you actually want to do it before you commit to a program. |
| When PL111-216 becomes law in August of 2013, you'll need an ATP rating to fly FO in a 121 (airline) operation. As of then, the requirements for the ATP change from 23years old / 1500 hours to 21 years old / 1500 hours. With a 4 year degree in aviation, the hours drop to 1000. If your time is military, then it's 750 hours. Get the degree ! |