Location
Mojave East
Topic Area
ROTORCRAFT
Abstract
Traditionally, a bachelor’s degree has never been a qualification requirement for entry-level helicopter pilots obtaining employment or for even becoming entirely successful helicopter pilots in the industry.
As helicopter companies grow into larger corporate entities, a bachelor’s degree is beginning to appear as a desirable qualification on some helicopter pilot job advertisements.
Currently, only corporate helicopter operators, aircraft manufacturers, and some branches of the military actually require their helicopter pilots to hold 4-year degrees.
Start Date
17-1-2014 5:15 PM
Scholarly Commons Citation
Sheard, Stacy and Cox, Bryan, "Examining the Value of a Bachelor's Degree for Helicopter Pilots" (2014). Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference. 35.
https://commons.erau.edu/aircon/2014_Challenges_Facing_our_Industry/january-17-2014/35
Examining the Value of a Bachelor's Degree for Helicopter Pilots
Mojave East
Traditionally, a bachelor’s degree has never been a qualification requirement for entry-level helicopter pilots obtaining employment or for even becoming entirely successful helicopter pilots in the industry.
As helicopter companies grow into larger corporate entities, a bachelor’s degree is beginning to appear as a desirable qualification on some helicopter pilot job advertisements.
Currently, only corporate helicopter operators, aircraft manufacturers, and some branches of the military actually require their helicopter pilots to hold 4-year degrees.