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j0eSmith 
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Posted on: Jan. 30 2002,11:03 |
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Alright, heres ye olde 411.
I'm at the point where I'm supposed to be decided on universities and such. I've allready applied and been Conditionally Accepted at the two I'm interested in. So about a month ago, I had things kinda planned out. Just trying to decide as to wether to push for the hard-to-get-into-but-really-good school, or the other slightly less good, easier one. Not exactly a big decision. Go for both and see what comes up.
Maybe I should take an interlude here and clairify. These are University-Colleges with a Commercial Aviation Diploma program. Two years of courses at a cost of ~$50k. Get some uni level courses, Multi-IFR Commercial Lisence, and Commercial Aviation Diploma.
Then a couple weeks ago, I was in Smithers filling out a Renters profile and such, so I would be able to rent the plane whenever. When I was there I was talking to one of the instructors (Bob) because I had to do a written test on the plane, and I need a checkride too. So anyways, we're BSing and he informs me that they (NTAir, the company I did my Private training with) are looking to offer more in the way of Commercial Training, and even getting a program together with Pro-IFR in Vancouver (The best of the best).
The lucrative parts? I could get it done in less time (1 year). For less money, A LOT less (about $20k less.). And with people and a company I'm familiar with and know fairly well.
BUT this also means no formal education on top of it, and I would still be living in this same town. Initial Employment Opprotunity is about equal either way. But later on, IF I decide to fly Airlines the Diploma might come in handy. On the other hand, more real world experiance might be more impressive as well.
Theres also the whole 'I want out' factor. Wherein I want out of this town, so I can go meet new people and such.
I'm kind of at a loss as of what to do.. Stayin' here and doing the training locally is looking pretty good though.
I don't really expect anyone to know the answer to this.. but opinions are always helpful.
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Wolfguard
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Posted on: Jan. 30 2002,14:23 |
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get the formal stuff also.
there may be a time when you cant fly anymore and the formal stuff will be an edge to get you the cushy management jobs.
Not to mention goverment jobs or private comercial.
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Wiley
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| Quote (Wolfguard @ 30 Jan. 2002,06:23) | get the formal stuff also.
there may be a time when you cant fly anymore and the formal stuff will be an edge to get you the cushy management jobs.
Not to mention goverment jobs or private comercial. |
 I agree. I'm sure most airlines have a requirement of a college education. Not because it's a better education, but because it would put the passengers' minds at easy. Also every freaking day I kick myself for not getting my degree. If I had gone to college I think I would be president of the world right now. Hmmm ...is that a real job? I would know if I every took some kinda political science class or something. See, college r0x0rs! 
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ic0n0
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I am a political science major, and I am also pre-law so I have many years of college then law school before I am done.
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Pickle Therapy Lady
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Posted on: Jan. 30 2002,21:51 |
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I think I'll have to go w/the formal education route. It has more long term benefits. The benefits from the 1 you've already worked with are just based on the ease of familiarity. That's quite short term and non-essential in the long run to be honest.
But then again...I could be talking out of my ass again now couldn't I? 
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editor
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Posted on: Jan. 31 2002,04:32 |
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Always did notice your airplane avatar, I'm kinda partial to aviation...
Methinks you might consider going into the Air Force and letting them pay for your formal schooling and your flight training. After the AF, you should be a shoe-in for the airlines... least that's what I hear in the States! Airlines love military-trained pilots!
And Canada uses the F-18, too, which I hear is a blast to fly! 
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mqa
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Posted on: Jan. 31 2002,06:51 |
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the only problem with the airforce route is that you are commited to serve for 10 years if they train you as a pilot, which isnt so bad until you consider that airline pay is based almost entirely on seniority.
my advice: if you know you want to be an airline pilot, go for the shorter course. that gives you an extra year as far as seniority, and if you need to go back to school later, as an airline pilot, im sure you'll have more than enough money.
i too once though about becoming a pilot, but then i realized that i can barely drive a car without getting killed, i don't think that's exactly pilot material.
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Vigilante
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Posted on: Jan. 31 2002,07:06 |
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As a fighter pilot, though, you don't have to deal with all the other fucknuggets crowding your space. You get to shoot down the ones that do.
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He says turn the other cheek, but that seems kind of weak
I just want to beat up, beat up the meek
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ASCIIMan
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Posted on: Jan. 31 2002,07:18 |
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... but only if they shoot at you first 
Edited by ASCIIMan on Jan. 01 1970,01:00
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Vigilante
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Posted on: Jan. 31 2002,07:33 |
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Not once we move on to bigger and better targets. I think there will be plenty of habibs to bomb for a good while yet. 
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He says turn the other cheek, but that seems kind of weak
I just want to beat up, beat up the meek
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