Yes. Aeronautical Technician. He’d make starting about what I make now. I figured it would be rougher area, but wondering particularly about campus.
Not yet, but his program of study shouldn’t be a problem with his academics and resume’.
Unlike myself at that age, he’s never had a problem with overt female attention. Not going through one every other month is the concern. That skew is probably good.
Bachelors of Aviation Maintenance Science?
He’s thinking of aiming for the Associate’s Degree equivalent and see if he wants to go for the Bachelor’s program from there.
Good start. If he digs into the field, more education can come later.
That is the kind of place that can really build camaraderie between students and instructors. The old guys with real world experiences help the young, while the young bring energy and enthusiasm. Education can become fun and rewarding for all, especially when an increase in income and stability is obviously one of the outcomes.
Oh, very cool. He wants to do what you are doing (airplane mechanic), and then perhaps get an advanced degree later. He’s also interested in potentially being an IndyCar mechanic after going to the Indy Series race at Iowa Speedway last year. That uncertainty, and the not being full scholarship down there is why he chose staying close to home. I think Iowa Western and Marshalltown were his other potential choices. Two of the best JUCO soccer programs in the nation, but they weren’t serious about recruiting him (found out during this process that Iowa is a hub of men’s JUCO soccer). You will probably know where it is when I say this, but he was excited to join where he did because he’ll be the first graduating class in the program at his school. Would love to hear more about the job from you. Sounds like it is, or will be, very in demand.
He’s JUCO in-state now for it. We’ll see where he goes from there. But SLU would be fun just for him to be around such a legendary soccer program.
I know everyone values 4 years if it’s just his A&P he can get that JUCO route and save the money. So many jobs, 4 year degrees don’t matter anymore. Hell Delta dropped their 4 year degree requirement for their pilots, which is unheard of.
Military would have been a good option if it wasn't for soccer. Could have learned his skill and then had Uncle Sam pay for his piece of paper that he already knows how to do. I think half of the military is involved in some type of logistics. He could just party in college. I am not a veteran by the way.
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Congratulations to him.UPDATE II: He is officially a licensed aircraft mechanic! Passed his FAA Powerplant test with flying colors. Just today, he and his friend from school (who were top two in their class) both took a job with an Iowa company. Most of his classmates were military. We talked with them quite a bit at the Holiday party and the ceremony. They said they were "tired of being yelled at" in the military. But he and the other top guy were the two that jived the best. Happy for him as he'll make at 20 what I didn't make until 35. And thanks for the kind words, @Kozisek. I think he made the right decision, and he loves it more than he even thought he might. Bless him, he gets his mechanical brain from my wife
It’s a legit path to an aviation career if you can afford to take it to the end.
Now, if he could just dump his toxic girlfriend instead of talking about marrying her 😬.
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