The things that make the right college decision are different for everybody. [File Photo: Adobe Stock]
Key Takeaways:
When choosing an aviation education program, prioritize financial savings by opting for in-state tuition and considering living at home, while also ensuring the location suits your personal needs and offers conducive flying weather.
A college degree, though not always strictly required by airlines, provides significant benefits, including accelerating ATP certification, offering career tie-ins, and providing a crucial fallback for financial security during industry downturns.
Actively seek and apply for aviation scholarships to help reduce the financial burden of your education and flight training, as numerous opportunities are available.
However, it’s rarely possible (or wise) to make decisions based solely on money in aviation. We must account for a few other considerations when picking a training program.
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Jason Depew flies as a captain for a major U.S. airline. He is also an Air Force reservist and has flown more than 300 combat missions over Afghanistan and other garden spots. Based in Tampa, Florida, he instructs in the Icon A5 and anything else he can get his hands on. His writing is focused on personal finance for pilots with the goal to help all types of aviators enjoy great careers, sometimes in spite of themselves. You can send Jason questions at editorial@flying.media.
