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i am 16 and i want to become a commercial airline pilot but i dont know whether i should go to private school or to wait 2 years and go to collage, what would be the difference?
please help!
thank you for your time:)
Ivan
Since you are only 16, there is a whole lot about the career you should know. First, you will need a college degree. Preferably a 4 year if you ever intend to get to a major airline (the regionals accept less, but most majors prefer if not require it). Your flight training can come from any number of routes but without a degree, odds are against you to get far as a pro pilot. Also there is just too much than can be covered via this forum. Check out my link for all the FAQs, and if you have more questions, let me know:
http://www.pilotcareer.info
This should give you the basics. Also be sure to check out all the links at bottom.
Dottie
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Answers by Expert:
D. Norkus
Expertise
I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****
Experience
Airline captain with 15 years past experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot & ferry pilot and majored in Aviation Science
Organizations
International Organization of Women Pilots- The Ninety-Nines, charter member of Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association.
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation.
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