Can I become an airline pilot for a major airline if I go to college for a computer science degree (Bachelors Degree)?
And also why is their so much debt in order to be a airline pilot? Is it because of people choosing the "go to college for aviation" sort of route?
Yes, and you'd be wise to do so, i.e. Studying something other than aviation in case a pilot career doesn't work out. The airlines don't care what your degree is in, only that you have one.
As for what it costs, aircraft are expensive to operate, and you pay by the hour for your flight training.
Airlines don't care what field your degree is in as long as it's a bachelors degree. Getting a computer science degree is a smart decision because if you don't get hired by an airline or lose your medical, then there will be a big job market for your degree.
As for debt, flight training is VERY expensive if you don't go through the military, and flight jobs pilots go through to gain experience to become an airline pilot pay very little.
You flyboys crack me up!
Learn to fly on Uncle Sam's dime. Join the Navy or Air Force.
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