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Frequently Asked Questions for ParentsWhat services does Career Services Provide? Does the Career Services Office find jobs for Embry-Riddle graduates? The Career Services Office researches opportunities for graduates, and many employers post positions on a regular basis with our office. We, in turn, advertise those positions to our students and alumni through various means including our EagleHire Network, newsletters, and individual email announcements. Students must be proactive and login to EagleHire in order to submit their resumes for jobs for which they are interested and qualified. Students are also encouraged to utilize other resources including job search engines, company Web sites, and their network. We do not guarantee job placement for students or alumni, however we assist your son/daughter by empowering him/her to identify opportunities and teach him/her to market his/herself in the best light possible. Its important for students to do everything they can to help increase their marketability. These steps include maintaining a high GPA, participating in a co-op or internship, taking on leadership roles, networking, and working with the Career Services Office by utilizing our services and participating in workshops and on-campus company events (this includes our Industry/Career Expo). What types of internships/co-ops are available for my son/daughter to participate in? Our Cooperative Education/Internship Program boasts over 300 positions for undergraduate and graduate students, not only in aviation and aerospace, but also in other industries including automotive, medical device, computer technology, insurance, consulting, financial, non-profit, and government. Many sought-after companies seek out our students to participate in their cooperative education and internship programs lists of opportunities are available to students in our office and through the Blackboard system. What is the benefit to my son/daughter if he/she participates in a co-op or internship? Undergraduate students can earn up to 6 credit hours in a semester, and graduate students can earn up to 3. These credits go towards students open electives, and while they may earn multiple credits, they are only financially responsible for a co-op/internship fee, equal to one credit hour in their degree programs. With the exception of the CS/MSE program, students are not required to participate in a co-op or internship; however it is strongly encouraged that they do so. Over 90% of companies turn to their co-op and internship programs to fill their full-time needs before utilizing other sources. In addition, it allows students to build confidence, define interests within their fields of study, gain excellent networking contacts, understand the world of work and how the industry operates, apply classroom knowledge to a practical setting (and in turn, apply practical knowledge when back in the classroom), and to possibly earn compensation for the experience. Students who are interested in participating in the co-op/internship program must meet the minimum eligibility requirements established by the University. Undergraduate students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and 30 credit hours completed; graduate students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and 9 credit hours completed (must have at least 6 credit hours to apply); transfer students must meet the GPA requirement and have at least one semester completed at Embry-Riddle. Some companies require higher minimum GPAs for consideration, so in order for your son/daughter to remain competitive, he/she should try to maintain a high GPA. Do you have any statistics on where students go after graduation? Data on where students go at the time of graduation can be found in our Statistics section. For information on graduates one year out, visit Institutional Research to view the Alumni Survey Will going to a specialized university lower my son's/daughter's chances of getting a good job because he wont have a well-rounded education? What support is offered after graduation? We assist our alumni for life via the following services:
1 year post graduation and beyond:
What can my son/daughter do with his/her degree from Embry-Riddle? Please see the What Can I do with a Degree In...? page.
First, favorable news is plentiful. Major airlines have hired close to 1300 pilots, with national carriers and jet operators hiring another 2400 and fractionals and non-jet operators hiring another 1260 pilots so far this year. There has not been a better time since the late 1990s for our pilot candidates to join the ranks of the small jet providers and the low cost carriers. Indeed, we have many "success stories" to date that indicate our graduates are sharing the fruit of this growth cycle. Although the hiring situation is clearly improving, the typical path of an Embry-Riddle pilot is much as it has always been, requiring fortitude and tenacity. The old saying airline flying remains a tough job to beat and a tough job to get holds true! Currently, the progression of an Embry-Riddle pilot generally tracks the following stages: Stage 1: Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science with a Commercial pilot, single-engine and multi-engine land: instrument rating. One of two avenues is taken at this point, civilian or military. Most civilian pilots earn their CFI. Military pilots commit to 10 years or more after receiving their advanced training. Most of our pilots spend 1-3 years flight instructing and/or flying in the following sectors to build their time:
The pay range for these positions is in the $10-$20/hour range. Stage 2: Once civilian pilot candidates reach 1200 hours of total time with 200 hours of multi time (this has dipped as low as 600/100 recently for some carriers), they are eligible to apply for the following positions and typically spend between 3-5 years as a First Officer before moving into the left seat. More pilots are remaining in this arena, as legacy carrier jobs have been difficult to land. One of the biggest challenges for pilots in this stage is choice of regionals. Although most are hiring, upgrade time, trip/duty provisions and the financial condition of mainline or legacy partners vary dramaticallyall of which have a direct impact on their quality of life.
Stage 3: Ultimately, many military and civilian pilots are attracted to the major carriers. Competitive hours are currently around 4500+ TT with 1000 hours of PIC time. First Officer pay starts out around $32K with a 30-year captain potentially making $180K-$200K. If the airline holds strong, pilots will retire at 60. We are seeing a shift towards salaries topping around $130K-$150K as contracts at the legacy carriers are renegotiated. Currently, there are a handful of majors hiring, including: jetBlue, Southwest, UPS, AirTran and Continental. Internships and bridge programs have been, and continue to be viable avenues for our pilots to go directly from graduation to F/O positions with several carriers, enabling them to bypass flight instructing and other time building jobs. The majority of these programs do not pay the students for their time, but do offer them valuable Level D sim time, ground school courses and jump-seat privileges. Most of the candidates have positioned themselves for success by getting their CFI while working on their bachelors and have 300-500 hours of flight time when they graduate. In addition, they have proven themselves as strong pilot candidates (clean driving records, above average academic performance, well rounded, professional with a humble demeanor) through the intern program. Companies hiring pilots with reduced minimums include: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Merlin Airways, Vision Aviation, Cape Air, American Eagle, Vintage Props & Jets, Proctor & Gamble, Primaris Airlines, Mesa, and ExpressJet. As the industry continues to recover, intern, bridge and direct hire programs will make up an area of tremendous opportunity for flight students.My son/daughter aspires to be a professional pilot. What can a student do to become more competitive in the workforce? There are many areas pilot recruiters examine when looking at candidates. Flight students should be aware, as they progress through their training that accumulating flight hours and ratings is just part of the picture. Undoubtedly, flight time, ratings earned and type of equipment flown do matter! It is generally to the students benefit to accumulate as many hours as possible before they graduate. Many times, we will encourage students to earn their ratings as early as possible in their Embry-Riddle career and then pick up their CFI so they can instruct and continue to build time. Beyond flying, there are other areas to be cognizant of. Most companies will check candidates':
It is strongly recommended that flight students:
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