Comments on: Dude, What’s Your Major?

By: Zachary Williamson

Zachary Williamson — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:07:52 +0000

Nice post! Here’s one for ya… In a hierarchical organization, the higher the level, the greater the confusion.

By: Glenda S

Glenda S — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:57:00 +0000

Great Advice !!! My daughter is a junior in high school and she wants to pursue a career in music (she plays with youth symphony). Personally, I don’t think that it will yield enough money but thanks to this website, I’m staying out of the decision because she really loves it.

By: Lynn M

Lynn M — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:23:44 +0000

Thanks for pointing that out, Pilot. I stand corrected. Most passenger airlines do require a college degree of course and you do need special training to fly. I would think most people heading in this direction take courses related to math and physics, but it is not absolute. Typically, airline pilots get their jobs through military training (also requiring a 4 year degree) or an aviation college (which would be specific to the career). One can also take lessons/become an instructor and do other types of piloting positions before getting to the major airlines — like freight, charter, small passenger. I mentioned “airline pilot” because there is specific education one needs to obtain (flight training of course) in order to obtain a position like that. Thanks for reading, and thanks for the information.