Do I Need A Bachelor's Degree To Become An Airline Pilot?

[@PaulthePilot55]

It’s really sad that so much value is placed on a degree that’s so worthless yet so expensive.

[@robd1859]

It should be against the law to require that for a blue collar job that really only requires a trade that you can complete from trade school in about 3 months. It's like becoming a truck driver or electrician or plumber or welder it's just a blue collar trade

[@diamesarr1500]

This is the best advice I've heard yet no bull crap thnk you

[@bartsimpson8022]

I think it’s stupid that you can get a degree unrelated to aeronautics or aviation and become a pilot, but count the people out without degrees who may have real work experience!

[@alisakran7063]

I am getting out of the military soon and will have my associates degree completed in 3 more months. Your advice is exactly what I needed to hear! Would you recommend I begin my flight training ASAP or focus on my bachelors?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

It really depends on your situation but remember your priority should be building flight time towards your flying job. You will need your commercial pilot certificate and flight hours to get your first job. If you want speak offline please reach out at: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/. Hope this helps.

[@MaxMax-zf1ei]

Hello are you on a military branch?

[@Aidan34671]

Thank you for this video. I am from Australia and currently completing high school and deciding the best route. This helped me a lot Thank you. Earned a new sub 😃

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Glad it was helpful! Remember to talk one step every day towards your career goal!

[@abdulrahmanmohamed8358]

I’m in high school and I always wanted to be a commercial pilot what should I do to prepare myself to this journey

[@3am_glass_of_water]

Same dude it's my dream to become a pilot😊

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Read books, listen to podcasts, and watch as many videos as you can. Most importantly you should build flight time to become eligible for employment. You only need to be 18 to get your commercial pilot certificate and start earning a living as a pilot. If you need further assistance navigating your path to a pilot job please reach out to me at: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

[@gagangowda2004]

Sir i beleive in u but why does google show that a bachelor's degree is mandatory in any subject

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

The majority of pilots hired by the legacy airlines have a bachelor's degree and I highly recommend your attaining a degree if your goal is to get hired. With that said, airlines have hired pilots without a degree. The degree makes you much more competitive.

[@gagangowda2004]

@@AviationCareersPodcast Sir i have some doubts... 1.Will i surely get the vancies after cpl 2.if i got selected should i need to pay any extra money to airlines

[@sabh22]

Hello sir, my name is Sahil and i am from India. I am planning on studying bachelors of aviation (pilot) abroad. My question is, can i become a flight instructor after this degree? As becoming a flight instructor would give me more flight hours and improve my skills. So, can i become a flight instructor after getting cpl and atpl with this degree?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

The flight instructor certificate in most countries does not require a degree. The degree will make you more competitive when you are looking for a job.

[@traulee2123]

Great info Capt.

[@hisholinesscaptianbright3398]

Sir please college and flight school which one should I start first,I'm from Ghana and wants to know the right place to start as an international student

[@le.casten8109]

What about a majors degree? Is a major's degree also recommended to have or will it not have the same influence as the bachelor's?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

When comparing two applicants, the master's degree may have an influence on the hiring decision. Remember, a degree is only one of many deciding factors when looking at a pilot applicant.

[@jcodemon06]

Hi, I’m looking at starting a career as a airline pilot. I Didn’t go to college. I have been in a trade for 8 years. How would this effect to interview process? Less desirable?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Hi Cody. The most important goal is to obtain the required pilot certificates. Your next gaol should be to obtain a degree because it will make you more competitive. Visit www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ if you would like to discuss creating a plan for your career change.

[@Ashlin_126]

Hello sir , sir my plan is to become a pilot in major airline so should I take bachelor degree in any subject I wish (like engineering) and do pilot training simultaneously Or should I go aviation collage

[@gaelcaceres4973]

hello i’m 15 years old my dream is to be a pilot for delta but it’s expensive i just wanted to know if it’s really necessary to get a degree to be accepted?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Although a degree is not required but preferred I would suggest your eventually obtaining a Bachelor's to be more competitive. Most importantly you should concentrate on building your flight time and obtaining the necessary pilot certificates to become an airline pilot. If you would like more individual advice concerning your career please feel free to reach out through career coaching at: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/

[@prashantranjitkar]

Can an international student get into flight school and work in the USA? And can I study pilot without physics and math in high school?

[@DallasFort1857]

Does the R-ATP help out significantly? Does those 500 less hours really help out?

[@__________________-________-]

Hey I am in the same boat as you with the same questions. Yes and no, in all honesty it does not matter in the long run but if your worried about the time to become a pilot then it’s a 3rd less time. 1500 hours will take you 2-3 years to build up so 1000 will be 1-2 years. However I believe you should think of other advantages rather then the RATP to make your decision

[@josemajano6821]

Hello. I am a diesel mechanic of 10 years. I have never had to hunt for jobs because I always get job offers. I am currently earning my PPL My goal is to make it to the regionals or majors. I currently work so for me to go get a degree is not an option. Will this actually not get me a job at the regionals or majors?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Many of the majors prefer a Bachelor's while most regionals will hire an applicant without a Bachelor's. Many people work towards a degree while working for a regional. It is best to focus on pilot certificates and flight time first then a degree.

[@sasquatch11101]

Idiotic to think a degree is the only way to judge a person's drive and ability to stick with a program when flight training is already a huge lengthy commitment requiring a high degree of skill and intelligence

[@MikelOvalle]

Exactly like if becoming a pilot isn’t already hard enough.

[@zanixinaz]

Bachelors in anything ? Or does it have to be specific?

[@ismailch2553]

Sir thanks for such video Can you mentioned what type degree is needed Related to aviation or something else feild?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

To be competitive when applying with the major airlines a Bachelor's in ANY field is preferred.

[@gagangowda2004]

Sir will I surely get a job vacancy after completing my cpl??

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

There are no guarantees of a job in any career. My advice is to work hard at becoming the best pilot you can be. This includes increasing your skills and knowledge on a daily basis. That is why I close every show suggesting you take action each day which will move you one step closer to your career goal.

[@gagangowda2004]

@@AviationCareersPodcast Thank you sir U just motivated me I will try my level best to become a pilot

[@sandrafawzy7336]

But if I am a computer science major and then go to aviation school is my degree still helping?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Yes, any bachelor's degree is helpful. By the way, I have my degree in computer science.

[@robd1859]

​@AviationCareersPodcast And You're absolutely stupid for throwing your life away just To become a stupid pilot. It's a blue collar trade. Being a computer science major and going to work for somebody like Google or Facebook is a life Long career. I can't believe that you would throw away a computer science major just to be a damn stupid pilot. Most of us that became pilots did it because we didn't have any other option. We didn't have a college degree. We just had a damn trade. It's like being electrician or truck driver or plumber or welder. It's a damned old blue collar job

[@rohits4228]

Hi sir, I am planning to become a pilot in the near future. But I am planning on getting a degree first. Which degree would you suggest between B.Sc Aeronautical Science (3yrs) and B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering (4 yrs).

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

It depends on what your passion is. The engineering degree will look good on a resume and if you want to become an engineer this would be the route for you. Most importantly you will need flight time to apply for a flying job. If you have the time and money I would suggest your flying while you are pursuing a degree.

[@ahmadsultan3187]

​@@AviationCareersPodcastcan I become a pilot with a mbbs(bachelor of medicine) degree?

[@jorldan5440]

Hey sir I’m currently in high school right now And my goals is to be a pilot but sometimes i think I won’t get there 1 reason is my grade in math is really horrible and i feel like math is really important in aviation you think I can make it if my maths grades aren’t good?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Although you should try to achieve your best grade possible in math, the more important skills needed as a pilot are basic algebra. Remember we are solving for equations every day such as how much fuel we will need. Basic math skills and Algebra are what you will need to fly.

[@Killhendrixx]

I am 16 and at a community college with a high school diploma. With the age being 17 to take the ppl check ride,I know my age might slow me down. I want the faster way to flying. I am considering auburn. What should I do?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

It is great to hear you are getting an early start in your career. If you really want to get in the air faster have you considered becoming a glider pilot? The Soaring Society Of America has some great info on how to get started at www.ssa.org.

[@Killhendrixx]

@@AviationCareersPodcast Thank you sir, the closest one to me is two hours but if I have to make the drive I will. Would you recommend going to college like auburn which is the closest part 141. I already have 8 hours at my local school but I have heard many people say that to be competitive you need a 4 year. Or an atp or an accelerated program. I have the gi bill from my father and scholarships. What would you recommend?

[@annabellekwizera5028]

Hello sir, I am "Annabelle" And am doing my Bsc degree in electrical & electronics engineering, this is my third year. I am interested in becoming an airline pilot, can you please tell me the steps I can follow to reach that path?

[@robd1859]

It's sad . That company's put so much Emphasis on a useless degree just to get a blue collar job. Because being a airline pilot is just like being a truck driver or plumber or pipe fitter or Welder all you gotta do is go to trade school As a matter of fact you can go become an airline pilot within a couple of months and get your ATP . It's discrimination to Require College Degree for a blue collar job. It would be different if you were going to college to become a Doctor. Very sad.

[@alexcarran7747]

What school did you go to become a pilot? And how much did it cost?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

I went to many different schools as I traveled the country with my job prior to becoming an airline pilot. The cost when I learned to fly is only a fraction of what it costs today. Today many people are spending around $85,000 to get all their ratings to work as a pilot. I will discuss this in an upcoming video.

[@akhilesh3535]

Hello Sir, Is it possible for a pilot to get a degree after he becomes a pilot(while flying for an airline )?

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Many people work for airlines while pursuing a degree.

[@akhilesh3535]

@@AviationCareersPodcast Thankyou for your response sir. Sir is their any way I can get in touch with you ? I have a lot of queries. Would be great if we could get in touch sir. Thankyou.

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

I provide one on one career coaching. You can find out more here: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/. I look forward to helping you.

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Yes but some major airlines prefer a Bachelors's Degree to get hired. Many people work at regional airlines while pursuing a degree.

[@lumiere7337]

Hello, do you if GPA matters for airlines like delta

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

It is always best to try and get the highest grades possible no matter what job you are applying to. GPA is an item on a long list that recruiters will view and would influence the final decision if they where looking at very similar candidates.

[@sithibarai5058]

hlo sir my name is sithi .... i am from india .sir i want to become a airline pilot . but the problem is i am not a science student . so you can help.me a arts student how can becom a commersial pilot ..

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Major airlines do not specify the subject of your Bachelors. Most major airlines prefer a Bachelor's Degree but that should not stop you from applying if you have not finished your degree yet. Hope this helps and remember to take one step every day towards your career goal.

[@daily_dose4391]

Hello Sir, I just graduated with Bachelor of Economics and wants to know if it's possible for me to apply for a pilot school? Or should I study Aeronautics for another 4 years to be eligible? Please advice

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

I would start working toward your ratings since you already have a Bachelor's degree.

[@daily_dose4391]

@@AviationCareersPodcast but sir I've always wanted to become a Pilot, it's possible to be a double major, I'm still young though

[@__________________-________-]

@@daily_dose4391 you don’t need another degree. When they want a bachelors, they just want any bachelor even if it’s unrelated. So you can go to flight academy and become a pilot good

[@robd1859]

So basically you got a useless degree that's not gonna do anything for you. That was 4 Years wasted in $80000 in debt Just to get a blue collar job After completing a trade school program That only takes about 3 months. That's sad

[@023___24]

I wanna know can i become a airline pilot with a bachelor of science degree...and what was the procedure for that...

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Many schools offer degrees in the USA. The FAA keeps a list of Institutions Authorized to Certify its Graduates for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Reduced Aeronautical Experience at www.faa.gov/pilots/training/atp/media/institutional_authority_list.pdf AOPA also has a college aviation directory. download.aopa.org/FTmagazine/2023%20Flight%20Training%20College%20Aviation%20Directory.pdf There are many factors in choosing a school or aviation university. I will put a video out on this topic in an upcoming episode.

[@CharanSingh-nf8ld]

Hello sir can you recommend me , which bachler degree should I do

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Hi Charan. That really depends on your personal goals and preferences. There are many questions you must ask yourself. For example what do you see yourself doing in 10 or 20 years. Do you want to become a management pilot, become involved in the training department, or take on another aviation roll in the future. If you wish to discuss your goals in a private session visit: www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/.

[@weixintan4983]

Hello sir, does studying in a part 141 pilot school not only provide a Bachelor's degree but will also help to build my flight time and get the necessary pilot certificates?

[@Prachka1]

Degree is worthless. I bet, Someone with no college degree can debate a lot of people with bachelors degree on common sense, and person with life experience will always be smarter and wiser than someone with book knowledge and debt…

[@topofthegreen]

You can't fly commercially without a degree.

[@AviationCareersPodcast]

Most airlines have dropped the degree requirement. If someone does not have a degree and wants help navigating their way to becoming a commercial pilot I recommend visiting www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/.