Looking for a carrer change

[MuhammadS-VA-609]

Hi, my name is Muhammad Shakeel and I currently work as a telemarketer for a phone company in Newport News, VA. I graduated from a technical college in 2002 with an associate's degree in computer networking and joined Navy right after. I got out last year after serving for a duration of six years and am thinking about going back to college since the govermant is gonna pay the tab this time. I don't know how to get started so I will really apprecite if you can guide me.

Thank you,
Muhammad Shakeel

[American Eagle Kevin]

Hey Muhammed,

First and foremost, thank you very much for your service to our country. It's because of people like you that the rest of us can enjoy our freedoms that we have everyday.

Welcome to the forums and thanks for participating.

Do you want to work for the airlines someday or are you thinking more of a corporate flying job? Do you have any flight time or lessons in small airplanes?

If you ever want to work for the major airlines, you will need to have a Bachelor's degree. It can be in basket weaving for all they care, as long as you have a 4 year degree. Regional airlines do not require a 4 year degree but it is recommended you have one in order to stay competitive. Your associates degree and time spent in the Navy however, is definitely a plus and could help you out if you decide not to pursue a Bacehlors degree.

If you decide that you want to go back to college I would recommend finishing that off first and then starting flight school afterwards. This seems like a more practical path to me. This plan would not force you to work towards your bachelor's degree after you have pursued flying and on your way to a pilot job.

Let me know what I can do to help you out. Ask as many questions as you like, just do me a favor and post each question as a new topic.

Thanks!

Kevin