Will the Degree in "Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training" be enough to be a professional pilot???

Question

1) Will i be able to find a job as a Pilot if follow the degree "Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training" @ the Kingston University UK?

2) Will there be enough flying hours???

here is their Module listing - http://www.kingston.ac.uk/aviationstudies/#modulelist

Pls someone help me

Thanks

Answer 1

Have you looked at Leeds University? They offer Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies giving you an opportunity for 45 hours flight time. You can then get your PPL from this.

The course is more all rounded than just ATPL theory. It offers a some foundation engineering etc.

Answer 2

To be honest, it's a bit difficult to tell.

I don't like to pick - but I do think that the theory is a bit heavily slanted towards airline level too early to be realistic (ATPL) - I found that out through my own experience because I too trained with a flight school that opted for ATPL theory early on...bearing in mind you will need several years flight experience (at the earliest) before you achieve the standards required to apply to an airline - so studying ATPL at the start can be premature.

On the upside though, you can get them out of the way early - so it all depends how you look at it. My point is though, ATPL isn't necessary or that useful in the early stages!

Maybe I missed something (please add details if I did) but I couldn't actually see anywhere a breakdown/summary of the flight time completed, aircraft type, etc.

I'm assuming you will graduate with a commercial pilot's licence? The minimum hours I'd recommend would be around the 200-250 mark if possible...it gives you a slight edge on those who graduate with the licence minimums. However, the more the better by far - especially up to the 500 hour mark.

The jobs you can realistically expect to apply for after flight training are generally in light aircraft at at lower level. Flight instructing is a common choice so a school that gives you an instructors rating is worth a second look. Otherwise, scenic flying and basic charter.

Don't bother with schools that will give you an instrument rating straight away unless you have a job lined up that'll require that - and they're few and far between at the low levels. Otherwise, it's a waste of time. Again, I found out the hard way - my rating lapsed because I couldn't use it, so when the time comes for me to use it, I'll need to pay to renew it.

Its really hard to tell to be honest. The big things to bear in mind are that NO course, no matter where or how good it is, will put you straight into an airline. Its a fact a lot of people don't always realise - and it can be disappointing but sadly it's how the system works. So if they tell you that - don't listen to them.

You are better off at this point to invest your money and time in quality initial training. A commercial licence, night and instructor ratings are best. Too much advanced training can get expensive - and may not be needed until later.

I hope I helped a bit!

Answer 3

looks like there's no flying hours in the syllabus (the link you've provided).

In order to work as a Pilot (commercial or Airline Transport), you need flying hours.. You'll start with a single engine propeller aircrafts then Turbo-prop then Multi-engine (aircrafts with two engines) then upgrade to Turbine engines (Jet Engines). The link that you mentioned are purely theoretical, and most of those stuff will be forgotten by the time you're doing Turbine (Jet Engine) rating.