Getting a Degree after Flight Training

Airline Pilot Questions & Answers
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Hello Everyone,
I’m new to the chat boards here and have been reading a lot about if a Bachelor degree is actually necessary for employment by the major airlines. As expected, a degree is heavily weighted and while “not required” will definitely make a difference during the hiring process. I recently left my job of 18 years and am looking to complete the 7-month program here at ATP. After I complete, I plan to complete a college degree online while working to get the required hours to make it to the regional airlines. I will still be needing to continue working on my degree at that point. Which brings me to my question.

Is it possible to complete a degree while working as a pilot? I definitely think it will have its challenges. Has anyone done this and been successful?

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Benjamin,

It is very possible and many people do. Thing is it is totally dependent on YOU. It will require work and discipline in your part.

Long/short I know just as many pilots who completed their degrees after as those who swore they would but never did.

Adam

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Benjamin,

It is certainly possible to complete a degree wile working as a pilot, many before you have done it. I would add though that I would wait until I was at a regional to start. Flight instructing is just too time intensive to allow for proper studying for college. Your schedule at the regionals will be more relaxed.

Chris