Expert: David Bidwell - 5/25/2008

Question
hi,

i was thinking of joining an aviation school i have a bachelors degree in business . i as debating between Spartan and embry riddle , but someone told me to look up some academies like delta communication , atp .... i want to ask if its the same if i go to a academy and finish it in a couple of years because im 25 now . do you think it makes a difference if i go to an academy or get a bachelors degree from a university or it doesn't matter as long as U get your cfi , multi engine  etc... and concourse get the hours you need like 1200 hours while working as a flight instructor .

thank you

Answer
Hi Ryan,
Since you already have a college degree, my advice would be to attend an academy as well.  You might consider looking into Fight Safety International.
http://www.flightsafety.com/
Many airlines send their pilots there for training and upgrades.  They have the needed connections and are highly regarded in the industry.
Academies such as Delta are very good also.  You need to look into job placement and assistance records from these schools.
Good Luck,
Dave Bidwell