Expert: David Bidwell - 4/9/2008

Question
hi
i am amnauichai from Thailand
i just graduate my high school
i want to become airline pilot
what i want to ask is that
do i need any bachelor degree to become airline pilot
because i am making decision to join a pilot training program but if i complete this course
i will not get bachelor degree
and also can you suggest me that should i finish my bachelor degree first or join this course first because i am so confuse right now
please reply soon cause i nee to make decision soon

Answer
Hi,
US airlines do require a bachelor degree.  I suggest that you attend an aviation university such as Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (www.erau.edu)This way you can get your degree and also the required training at the same time. Here is a link that may also help:
http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/startfly/college_search.cfm
Good Luck!
Dave Bidwell