Hey there, my name is Cole and I am interested in flying. My dad recently got good news that from serving in Iraq twice that he gets college paid for me and my other brothers I was wondering what is the difference in some of these other college programs that are offered rather than going to a flight school paying out-of-pocket. my college is getting paid for up to 150 credit hours. What would a program like professional flight aviation at Ivy Tech in Indiana or Purdue global get me in terms of certifications, ratings, and hours. Thank you
Edit: on both of these programs, it said that you are given these ratings and certificates, but I find it hard to believe. If you have any information that you can give me that would help thank you as I am a senior I’m looking to do this in the next Year
When it comes to flight training and more important ratings, nothing is given and in most cases the flight training is at an additional charge (lab fees) and may not be covered? For specific information on an school’s program you really need to speak with that specific school.
With that all said keep in mind the airlines neither require or desire an aviation degree and further they offer no backup should flying not work out. You’d be far better served getting a degree in another field of study you like as a backup.
If you’re interested in a flight school program through a university and utilizing what has graciously been approved (military funds), I would reach out to those schools specific. ATP is a Part 61 (with some Part 141) therefore only VA benefits can be used for checkrides and exam fees only.
I would also recommend getting a degree before beginning an accelerated program (unless you desire a school such as Purdue University for aviation). Airlines while not requiring a degree, still prefer a degree in hand when interviewing applicants. If we return to a pause or slowdown hiring like recent times, not only will PIC turbine time be important, but a degree will as well.