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Wayne’s Answer
Kelvin - Here is a link to a list of "suggested" degrees to supplement your pilots experience and also give you a "fallback" option if you are not able to keep your medical certificate. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-degree-does-pilot-need.
The site lists about 8 Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
The above website has further explanation of what the degree does.
Some of the airlines do not "absolutely" require a degree anymore.
If you want to join the military and be a pilot, you will need a 4 year degree. Here is a link on how to become a pilot in the Air Force:
Here is a link to becoming a pilot in the US Airforce: you need to copy every from https though VIRE
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=requirements+to+be+fighter+pilot&mid=FA7C63130AEEA6449B63FA7C63130AEEA6449B63&FORM=VIRE
You can also go to school for your FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics License, (FAA A&P) which allows you to work on airplanes, which doesn't require you to maintain a "medical" like a pilot. This will also help you to understand the various systems.
Just doing some research on the web, The University of Buffalo in New York has aviation programs. Their counselors/advisors should be able to give you some direction.
Next Steps
1. Schedule an "introductory" flight with a flight school in your area and see if you really want to be a pilot.
2. Arrange for a 1st Class FAA Medical to ensure you can pass the physical for your Airline Transport Pilots License. As a note, if you cannot pass this physical then you cannot fly as a pilot for the major airlines, however you may be able to pass a FAA Second Class Medical and fly as a Commercial Pilot, which allows you to fly for hire. If you cannot pass the Second Class Medical you might be able to pass the Third Class Medical which allows you to fly as a Private Pilot.
3. Your Private Pilots License will cost around $12000. Any flight school in your area can "layout" the whole program for you.
4. Contact the military recruiters and if you qualify, they will pay for your training.
Best wishes on your endeavors.
The site lists about 8 Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
The above website has further explanation of what the degree does.
Some of the airlines do not "absolutely" require a degree anymore.
If you want to join the military and be a pilot, you will need a 4 year degree. Here is a link on how to become a pilot in the Air Force:
Here is a link to becoming a pilot in the US Airforce: you need to copy every from https though VIRE
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=requirements+to+be+fighter+pilot&mid=FA7C63130AEEA6449B63FA7C63130AEEA6449B63&FORM=VIRE
You can also go to school for your FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics License, (FAA A&P) which allows you to work on airplanes, which doesn't require you to maintain a "medical" like a pilot. This will also help you to understand the various systems.
Just doing some research on the web, The University of Buffalo in New York has aviation programs. Their counselors/advisors should be able to give you some direction.
Next Steps
1. Schedule an "introductory" flight with a flight school in your area and see if you really want to be a pilot.
2. Arrange for a 1st Class FAA Medical to ensure you can pass the physical for your Airline Transport Pilots License. As a note, if you cannot pass this physical then you cannot fly as a pilot for the major airlines, however you may be able to pass a FAA Second Class Medical and fly as a Commercial Pilot, which allows you to fly for hire. If you cannot pass the Second Class Medical you might be able to pass the Third Class Medical which allows you to fly as a Private Pilot.
3. Your Private Pilots License will cost around $12000. Any flight school in your area can "layout" the whole program for you.
4. Contact the military recruiters and if you qualify, they will pay for your training.
Best wishes on your endeavors.
Great response!
Katie Schwartz, CCC-SLP
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Tiffanie’s Answer
Hi Kelvin,
There are lots of options if you like planes, you don't only have to be a pilot. You can be an aeronautical engineer and work on planes or possibly even build planes. There are also drone pilots, you can get certified to be a pilot but fly drones. I think a lot of those schools are within the military so, in the airforce - that could be a good option to get lots of training and learn a lot about planes.
Maybe look into an internship at an aviation company like Boeing, Airbus, etc. Or perhaps an internship in engineering where you might be able to work on airplane design and function.
Good luck!
There are lots of options if you like planes, you don't only have to be a pilot. You can be an aeronautical engineer and work on planes or possibly even build planes. There are also drone pilots, you can get certified to be a pilot but fly drones. I think a lot of those schools are within the military so, in the airforce - that could be a good option to get lots of training and learn a lot about planes.
Maybe look into an internship at an aviation company like Boeing, Airbus, etc. Or perhaps an internship in engineering where you might be able to work on airplane design and function.
Good luck!
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