What are you studying/majoring in?

[Dude]

Grease monkey.

I'm currently taking courses to be a mechanic. I've had enough BS stress in my AF career, I'm going to do what I want to do when I retire in 4 years.

I'm also taking the occasional business class...I want a business degree at some point--for other endeavors. And a backup plan.

 

[Copperhed]

Diesal or gas-combustible?
Me Grampy was Diesel Mech, his back gave out early in the game, just sayin....

Copper

 

[z987k]

Aviation Human Factors, Got the Private, & Instrument, working on the commercial then multi and probably CFI&II unless I can help it.

 

[The Pol]

z987k, oh man I remember all of that! Good luck, enjoy it!

The Pol

 

[z987k]

Are you working as a pilot now? Where'd you go to school? What's been your career path so far?
I'm just always curious as all the options available as a pilot after I graduate.

 

[The Pol]

I never finished college, went to the FBO for all of my ratings, flew pipeline patrols throughout MI for a year, single pilot night frieght for 2 years, been at the airline now for nearly 4 years. My previous background was in computer programming, which I did for 7 years. I am currenly flying the EMB170 for Republic Airways Holdings.

Pol

 

[Cheesefood]

Six more months and I'll complete the requirements for my MBA, specializing in Finance and Database Systems and also for a Graduate Certificate in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence.

 

[z987k]

I never finished college, went to the FBO for all of my ratings, flew pipeline patrols throughout MI for a year, single pilot night frieght for 2 years, been at the airline now for nearly 4 years. My previous background was in computer programming, which I did for 7 years. I am currenly flying the EMB170 for Republic Airways Holdings.

Pol

Did they just throw you in the emb170 or step up? Were you ever a CFI or could you find a job without having to do that.

Reason i ask is it seams everyone here becomes a cfi for a few years to build hours before they can get a job elsewhere.

 

[Kadmium]

I am studying a double major in Psychology and Criminology (Why criminals comit crimes) thinking of becoming a Forensic Psychologist or even a profiler with ASIO...

 

[Flyin' Lion]

Reason i ask is it seams everyone here becomes a cfi for a few years to build hours before they can get a job elsewhere.

I know of someone who got his multi through ATP and then went on to instruct for them, building up enough multi time to jump into the airlines. This wasn't the typical instructing role, but was highly suitable for what the airlines want.

I was a CFI for a few years (single engine) and it is hard making a living as an entry level pilot. Don't take that as negative advise, just be prepared to make some sacrifices and you'll make it. I just wasn't willing to make those sacrifices after awhile--now I work in a factory and my friends are all captains.

 

[The Pol]

I was never a CFI, I went from flying a 182 on pipelines to flying a 310R and a Baron for a 135 operation. After that I was hired at an airline flying Saab 340's, now I am in the 170. I have about 7,000 hours at this point, 4,000 of which are flying part 121 airline ops. This is a pretty idiotic business, you can get hired with 500 hours and be passed over if you have experience... there is no hard and fast rule. In my first new hire class, we were all part 135 freight dogs looking for a "better" life.

Pol

 

[Bernie Brewer]

School of Hard Knocks. By the time I die I will have my Doctorate.

 

[Flyin' Lion]

I was never a CFI, I went from flying a 182 on pipelines to flying a 310R and a Baron for a 135 operation. After that I was hired at an airline flying Saab 340's, now I am in the 170. I have about 7,000 hours at this point, 4,000 of which are flying part 121 airline ops. This is a pretty idiotic business, you can get hired with 500 hours and be passed over if you have experience... there is no hard and fast rule. In my first new hire class, we were all part 135 freight dogs looking for a "better" life.

Pol

Did you fly freight for Kalitta or Superior?

 

[Fingers]

Electronics Engineering Techology. That's how I make my money, but I collect blue collar skills. I enjoy taking on tasks that other people have to pay to have done. Auto mechanics, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, farming, etc, etc....

It makes you the 'go-to' guy for all your friends. It also will come in very handy in the homebrew hobby!

 

[The Pol]

I flew freight for Northcountry Aviation... I was based in KYIP down there in Detroit, toyed with the ideal of Superior or Kalitta, even USA Jet, but my job was pretty plush for a freight job, no pager....

Pol

 

[Whelk]

I got my BA in Literary Studies (English) and Asian Studies in 2006, next year I'll be heading back for my MLitt or MSt in Old and Middle English Literature. Thrilling, I know, but at least almost all of the old stories more or less focus on beer.

 

[dancingbarefoot]

There's a good chance you'll be able to get on with one of the big linguistic firms based in L.A.

Truth be told, I love linguistics. I have no idea what makes it so fascinating, but it really is. WTF?

I can't explain it, either, but I've always been fascinated with languages and how they work. I'd love to get into forensic linguistics, but few universities in the US have courses in it. Might have to be a self-study sort of thing.