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JasonG-CA-1107 · 08-05-2008

Hey Bob (once again):

I will be graduating from college in May this coming year and I was wondering how much college degrees really help prespective pilots? When I entered college I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, but I didn't feel passionate about it. Anyways by the time I made the decision to pursue aviation I had already fullfilled the requirements for a Political Science and History degree, so I couldn't change my focus. Luckily I go to a small school in Nebraska, so I was able to pick up a Mathematics minor.

My question is.... do airlines really look for college graduates or at what you majored in? Some pilots that I have talked to who graduated from college were with Aviation or Mechanical Engineering majors, so will it hurt me?

Finally, I have gotten some tips from current pilots and they have told me that airlines will look at my flight times, but they also want something else that sets me a part from different candidates. Liek hobbies or something. One told me that putting being co-captain of my college soccer team is a great one and shows leadership and will get sucked up by airlines.... just want an opinion?

Thanks.....hope the post wasn't so long? I know its like my 4th post on this forum.

08-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
JasonG-CA-1107 Future Professional Pilot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 13	College Degrees Hey Bob (once again): I will be graduating from college in May this coming year and I was wondering how much college degrees really help prespective pilots? When I entered college I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, but I didn't feel passionate about it. Anyways by the time I made the decision to pursue aviation I had already fullfilled the requirements for a Political Science and History degree, so I couldn't change my focus. Luckily I go to a small school in Nebraska, so I was able to pick up a Mathematics minor. My question is.... do airlines really look for college graduates or at what you majored in? Some pilots that I have talked to who graduated from college were with Aviation or Mechanical Engineering majors, so will it hurt me? Finally, I have gotten some tips from current pilots and they have told me that airlines will look at my flight times, but they also want something else that sets me a part from different candidates. Liek hobbies or something. One told me that putting being co-captain of my college soccer team is a great one and shows leadership and will get sucked up by airlines.... just want an opinion? Thanks.....hope the post wasn't so long? I know its like my 4th post on this forum.