Expert: David A. NewMyer - 9/12/2004

Question
Hi
On august I got my college degree in Aeronautical Engineering and by the end of this year I will get the Aircraft Technician License, but the really thing i want to do is become in airline pilot. but the big problem is $$$$, so i was thinking if you know is i can work in a flight training academy, and pay my flight training. Or you know about scholarship.

I really apreciate your help.

Thanks

Jorge Iván Rendón C.


Answer
Hi, Jorge:

Nice to hear from you, I will try to assist!

With regard to working for a flight training academy in order to get a break on your fight training costs, I would check with such schools as Flight Safety Academy, Delta Academy, Southeastern Flight Academy, Pan Am International Flight Academy, and Sierra Academy.  I am not sure if they have such a program, but, they might.

Also, think of aviation-oriented universities in the same way.  Most of them have a maintenance shop for their flight training aircraft and need mechanics to work for them.  If you work for the shop, you might eventually qualify for some sort of tuition break.....

As far as scholarships, there are two key sources:

1.  COLLEGIATE AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP LISTING can be ordered from the University Aviation Association at (334) 844-2434 or by emailing them at uaa@auburn.edu

2.  Check this website:  www.avscholars.com

It has good aviation-related financial aid and scholarship information.

Best wishes to you,

David A. NewMyer, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Aviation Management and Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
http://www.aviation.siu.edu