Going back to school @regionals
Posted by Junior_Reference_908@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 14 comments
I currently am a FO at a regional that’s does flying for all of the big three. I came here with my 2 year degree completed and all the pre-requisites for my bachelors. Does anyone have any experience and or advice on getting back into school while flying at a regional? Any schools you recommend? I’m starting to hear the music slow and feel like it’s necessary to get a degree if I want a better shot at getting out of here.
Confused_Pilot787@reddit
I did my online degree at Indiana Wesleyan and would recommend their program. They give you credits for all the certificates you currently hold and accept transfer credits. I can answer any questions just dm me!
TraxenT-TR@reddit
Find a ACCREDITED online community college (500$ semesters). Pick a degree in something easy like generic business admin or liberal arts. BA or BSc whatever. Just need that 4 year bachelor stamp for your resume.
If you can do classes that don’t require your attendance at specific times even better. At your own pacing
Flaky_Summer_9800@reddit
A lot of colleges do online classes. I did 2 years at a community college completely online. If you pick the right major, it can be done.
cokeefe4652@reddit
Check out Liberty online you should be able to get a bunch of credits
BosoxH60@reddit
If you’re not particularly religious, I’d avoid LU.
FIT, ERAU, Excelsior all have online programs without the religion classes added in. Excelsior has a BS in liberal arts, of all things if you just want a degree not aviation related. FIT and ERAU will have stuff aviation related.
But yeah… there’s notionally plenty of time to do courses online. How’s your schedule? Start with one or two and see how it feels. If people in the military can be deployed and take online classes, you can probably find time as a regional pilot.
cokeefe4652@reddit
I agree wholeheartedly, but LU will also give you 42 credits for arriving with having an ATP for the aviation degree, makes it 33% cheaper and faster. Might be worth faking it until you make it.
x4457@reddit
Utah Valley also gives credits and has a much better reputation.
Junior_Reference_908@reddit (OP)
I’ve definitely thought about LU. I’ve got a few buddies at B6 who have gone while flying the line and heard great things. I went to a community college for a professional pilot program and I’ve reached out for the last 3 semesters trying to get re enrolled and it’s like pulling teeth to get them to do anything.
Junior_Reference_908@reddit (OP)
100% agree I have the time for at least 2-3 classes right now. Upgrades are just under a year out so I have time to feel it out. I’m bidding top 15-20% in base so up to 18 days off a month 🤷♀️
KCPilot17@reddit
A degree has always been necessary outside of about 6-9 months.
Any online university, preferably a state school but certainly not a requirement, will do just fine. Knock it out ASAP, as you're not going anywhere without it (unless in a flow program).
Horror-Quality-578@reddit
what do you mean outside of 6-9 months
Bunslow@reddit
the mirror fogger era of 2022-2024
KCPilot17@reddit
The hiring waive in 22-23ish.
rFlyingTower@reddit
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I currently am a FO at a regional that’s does flying for all of the big three. I came here with my 2 year degree completed and all the pre-requisites for my bachelors. Does anyone have any experience and or advice on getting back into school while flying at a regional? Any schools you recommend? I’m starting to hear the music slow and feel like it’s necessary to get a degree if I want a better shot at getting out of here.
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