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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we answer the question "Do I Need A Bachelor's Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?".
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Listener Mail:
Hi Carl,
Big fan of the show listening from Canada!
I'm currently a second-year student in an Aviation degree program where you study for a Bachelor of Commerce while at the same time completing a Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine, and group 1 Instrument Rating while also qualifying to write the Air Transport Pilot License exam at the end.
I'm deciding between finishing this 4-year program to earn by bachelor's degree or switching to a 2-year aviation diploma program at the same flight school where you earn the same ratings but instead of a bachelor's you earn a diploma in Aviation Technology and a certification in Aviation Safety Management & Crew Resource Management.
As for my question, if my goal is to make it to a big airline one day, do one of these options fare better than the other, or do they stand with a similar value in terms of the likeliness of getting hired?
With the upcoming shortage of pilots would it really matter?
I know the degree would be better to fall back on in the case I lost my medical but I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!
Cheers.
Talking Points:
Moncton Canada is one of my favorite cities.
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Group 1 –This type of instrument rating is given when the flight test is completed in a multi-engine plane.
Never plan for a shortage or a downturn. Plan for your career.
Flight time is #1 and Degree is #2.
BS is better for both a job at a larger airline with much competition and also for your future in case there is a downturn in the industry.
