i need to know what are the best flight colleges or schools in the orlando area and what are airlines looking for (in termas of education) on a pilot's resume
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"i need to know what are the best flight colleges or schools in the orlando area..."\n\nThe "best" is subjective. While many schools (colleges or flight schools) have a big brand name in the aviation community, that doesn't mean they are the best school for you. You should visit a variety of places and see which one fits your needs and your budget.\n\nThe larger names in FL are the Delta Connection Academy, Embry-Riddle Aero U, & Flight Safety. Places like this go from $60K to $100K. I suggest visiting the message boards at http://www.jetcareers.com as many schools have name specific folders where you can read about them. Additionally, the boards at http://forums.flightinfo.com have thousands of posts about such schools. Do a search for a specific name or "Orlando" and see what comes up.\n\n"...what are airlines looking for (in terms of education) on a pilot's resume"\n\nThe major airlines look for candidates with a bachelors degree. (The regionals an Associates.) The subject matter IS NOT IMPORTANT! You do not need an aviation degree to become a pilot. In fact, many suggest getting a degree in any subject other than aviation in case you ever find yourself laid off (like so many did after 9/11), as an pro pilot degree is useless to the rest of the working world.\n\nIf you are really interested in an Av degree, you can find schools at the University Aviation Association site- http://www.uaa.aero
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The best way to become a flight attendant is to contact airlines serving the airport nearsest your home; ask them about their training programs.\n\nA high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement. However, airlines increasingly prefer applicants with a college degree and with experience in dealing with the public. Applicants who attend schools and colleges that offer flight attendant training may have an advantage over other applicants. Highly desirable areas of concentration include people-oriented disciplines such as psychology and education. Flight attendants for international airlines generally must speak a foreign language fluently. For their international flights, some of the major airlines prefer candidates who can speak two major foreign languages.\n\nHope this helps!
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Most airports have a so-called Fix Based Operator (FBO) who would teach you how to fly. They have a $50 introductory flight which is cool to take. I recommend you consult AOPA.ORG or beapilot.com to look for your nearest airport. I am a private pilot myself and assure you that doing your own flying is awesome.
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If you are talking about job opportunities, then you can try:\nwww.ajb.org - America's Job Bank\nwww.careerbuilder.com\nwww.dice.com - computer careers\nwww.duncanaviation.com- private jet corp.\nwww.hotjobs.com\nwww.medzilla.com\nwww.gallup.com - the poll organization\nwww.bnsf.com - railroad career\nwww.up.com - same as above\nwww.usajobs.opm.gov - federal government careers\n\nCheck with your local Department of Labor.  They should also have some listings.
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Well, to start with you will need atleast 100,000 hrs of logged flight time. And the first step is taking flying lessons. So the local yello pages should be a good place to start. Btw, Just to be able to Solo, you will need to have 48 hrs of ground school training.
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You are wanting to be a flight attendant but want to "do it at home"???\n\nWell, there are some materials out there you could use to completely familiarize yourself with the basic knowledge required. Here is a list of products from Career Airways, a Flight Attendant Career Counseling company- ahttp://www.careerairways.com/products.html\n\nHowever, you cannot actually become a flight attendnat from home! Flight attendants must go through a curruculum and pass exams that are approved by the FAA (if you live in the USA). The only way to get this certification is via an airlines approved training program. Or, if you are desiring to become a corporate or charter flight attendant, via a specialized approved course at a place like Flight Safety http://www.flightsafety.com/FlightAttendant/home.php or Corporate Flight Attendant Training http://www.corporateflightattendanttraining.com/\n\nIf you are going for an airline job, they will train you. You do NOT have to get ANY training on your own prior to being hired. Outside the USA, some advance courses may be an advantage.\n\nHere are some other links you should check out:\n\nhttp://www.flightattendants.org\n\nThis page with dozens of Flight Attendant & Cabin Crew Websites- http://www.thirtythousandfeet.com/flightat.htm\n\nA book with tips on F/A interviews is "Welcome Aboard: Your Career as a Flight Attendant" by Becky S. Bock. It $15 and can be ordered via Amazon.com or CageConsulting.com. A review can be found here-\n\nhttp://www.cageconsulting.com/book_review/welcomerev.html\n\nThe Essential Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant for $20 may also be of interest to you. "Written by American Airlines Flight Attendant, Kiki Ward, "The Essential Guide to Becoming A Flight Attendant" is a 165 pages of information packed with inside information about the flight attendant career, airline flight attendant applying and interviewing, complete airline application and resume instruction, complete flight attendant training information and the most current airline hiring information."\n\nGo to http://www.flightattendantcareer.com for more information. BTW- Amazon is also selling the same book for $13.57- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/097018431X/qid=1137188248/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_bn2_xgl14/104-5273507-1740707?n=507846&s=books&v=glance\n\nIn addition, Amazon offers "Follow Your Dreams: Secrets to Getting Hired As a Flight Attendant (Paperback)\nby Tammy Clark" for $10 used.\n\nThis site also offers a career guide for $39 but it also has a lot of free info on their site about the career;\nhttp://www.fajobcenter.com/index.html\n\nThis is a site that hosts a message board for questions & advice. It requires a small membership fee but may well be worth it- http://www.flightattendants.org/index.php\n\nThis link has the profile and career advice of F/A Amber Smith. She can be contacted via the message boards at that website as well under the user name MQAAORD-\n\nhttp://www.jetcareers.com/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=124\n\nHere is a link to a video with an interview of a SWA F/A about her career:\nhttp://www.swagov.com/programs_services/adopt/flight_attend.wmv
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Good luck. I graduated from the Academy of Aeronautics many years ago with a degree and the A&p LICENSE and those jobs were plentyfull then compared to today. I ended up working for the phone company and i recently retired, not to brag, a millionaire. All the guys that got hired by the airlines and aircraft companies lost their jobs over and over again.  I don't know of a single one of them that got to retire from an aerospace or aviation possition. You do, however qualify for most of the better jobs available in any industry..
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Frist please understand that merley joining ROTC for the air force does not mean you will get a private piolots license,\nSome units offer lower cost training or work closely with local Civil Air Patrol for lower cost usage of a plane.\n\nNext very few people are accepted into the pilot training program, the testing and requirements are very tough.\n\nBut military people have a great social life, have no idea who said they did nto.
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Go talk to the local Air Force recruiter. I'm sure they have several to hand out
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"suggest me new best places"???  I'd say, back to school for English 101 and 102, for beginners... you spent those years going to school for that degree without a clue of what you wanted to do with it when  you graduated? I'd suggest filling out applications at all the fast food restaurants you pass on your way to LaLa Land. LMAO
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Yeah, Kiran,\nCheck out "www.faa.gov", the federal aviation administration.  They can tell you all you need to know.
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go to any flight school at your local airport or airfield.  also look for colleges that carry the degree because you stand a better chance of getting a job be3cause a degree carries more weight with aviation businesses
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Try calling any of the small airports in your local area, they may know.  I know there is a place about an hour and a half away from where I live that has a "Flying Circus" and they do wingwalking and all.
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I agree with Sophalas:  If you can get pilot training in the military, that will give you a place at the front of the line for commercial pilot jobs.
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I assume you mean aircraft mechanics and maintenance.   Usually I don't recommend this, but you might want to look into the military.  First choice would be Airforce, followed by Navy and Marines.  There are technical schools that also offer this training, but I would expect that the military will offer superior credentials in this field since you may get security clearances for more... delicate work.\n\nUniversities, such as the Ohio State Univeristy, will have aerospace ENGINEERING, which is about DESIGNING aircraft, but there are generally MANY students seeking that degree, creating a glut of job-seekers in that employment market.  This is yet another reason to seek the training and experience through the military because, not only will you get the GI bill to help pay for college, but you will also have excellent professional experience and discipline.  I have seen these guys enter engineering as I am an advisor and find that they tend to be more successful.\n\nI won't kid you though, Navy or Marine work on an aircraft carrier or whatnot is not the safest work in this field!
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I was in that search also. I'm a member of GA Wing in the C.A.P. I've been a member for 8 monthes and I've loved every minute of it. \n\nCAP is the way to go. We offer Orientation flights which are part of your approx. $50 yearly dues. You'll probably fly 4 times a year, and you actually fly the plane, not just fly in a plane. Also, CAP has flight academies so you can get your pilots license FREE!!!!\n\nWe also do Ground team tasks such as: Air Show security, Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Counter Drug, etc.\n\nYou'll learn about aerospace topics, survival skills, leadership-followership, military protocal, and much more.\n\nYour dues pays for...\nUniform (BDUs and Blues)\nMembership\nO-Flights\nVehicles\nInsurance\nMilitary discounts\nMore, More, and More!!!