What kind of degree do pilots get from college like a business man get s a degree bacholors degree of business
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i am an airline pilot working for a regional airline. I personally attended the University of North Dakota and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics. I majored in flying planes and now thats what I do. There are plenty of universities around the country that offer this course of study. Embry-Riddle, Purdue, Southern Illinois, and many more. However, a degree in Aeronautics doesn't really mean that much as employers are simply looking for some who as *a* degree. You could major in communications and the airlines simply would not care. for that reason I'd encourage you to go to school and earn a degree in a subject other than aviation that you enjoy. If you are ever furloughed (Actually I should say *when* you are furloughed) you will have a career backup plan to put food on the table while you pursue other jobs.
There are avenues into aviation as a pilot that do not require a college degree. The Navy has the Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD) program at Pensacola, FL, for example. Check this for eligibility requirements:
"Eligibility Requirements:
1 Age--At least 19, but not have reached 25th birthday before reporting to AOCS.
2.Citizenship—United States citizen only.
3. Marital Status—Single with no dependents; must remain single until commissioning. There are no exceptions to this rule.
4. Additionally, they must meet all physical requirements, including 20/20 uncorrected vision and height limitations.
NAVCAD applicants must complete AOCS (Aviation Officer Candidate School) and attend basic and advanced flight training. The NAVCAD is obligated for 6 years of active commissioned service after becoming a naval aviator." [See source.]
Note that AOCS is not a college. It is a technical school and a military training school. The technology learned is basic, but it's required to learn flying. The military training is required because you will become a commissioned Naval Officer upon receiving your Naval Aviator wings.
Some pilots major in flying, which, in my opinion, is a bad idea. If you lose your medical or decide flying isn't for you, you have no other options...you basically have no degree and no company will recognize a degree in flying.
I know quite a few pilots who majored in business and engineering, but you can really major in anything you want. The airlines are starting more and more to require a bachelors degree, but they don't specify.
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