Can anyone give me input on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University? I plan on becoming an aviation mechanic and would like some input

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:08:03 -0400

I'm currently a wheeled vehicle mechanic but have always been fascinated with anything aviation. I'm hoping I can reclass to any kind of aviation mechanic. If that isn't an option I will leave active army and attend this school and get a degree in something I've always wanted to do. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2016 11:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:57:25 -0400

If you want to be an aircraft mechanic in the private sector you will need an Aircraft & Powerplant license. If you are planning on reclassing your military experience will allow you to take a two week refresher for your license. That depends on your MOS and approval by the FAA. Certain MOses will allow you to test for only the A or P. Crewchiefs are usually eligible for both the A&P. Hope this helps.

http://worldwide.erau.edu/degrees-programs/programs/certificate/aviation-maintenance-technology-part-65/index.html

UG Cert-Aviation maintenance Technology Part 65 | Embry-Riddle Worldwide

The Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 offered at Embry-Riddle Worldwide will prepare you to earn the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate from the FAA.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jul 28 at 2016 12:06 AM

SN Greg Wright — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:06:18 -0400

Embry-Riddle is the finest civilian aviation school in the country, and one of the finest in the world. You wouldn't go wrong, to go there. Spendy, though.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2016 12:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:48:41 -0400

I'm working on a Bachelors in Aeronautic Science. ERAU is one of the finest and priciest schools there is, but there are few that arent higher in quality

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2016 1:09 AM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 01:09:55 -0400

I went to Hallmark Institute of Aeroutics in San Antonio Florida for General and most of Power Plant. That school was a diploma mill. Then I went to Embry Riddle in Daytona. In 3 days of classes I had learned more than my entire 7 months at Hallmark.

Embry Riddle is to aviation what Harvard is to Law. It is a professional (expensive) school. The Prescott campus is pretty neat, but Daytona was great. Some of the instructors are also engineering teachers. They fail engineers that do not design things that mechanics can work on. They are insanely expensive, but the stamp on your resume will be worth it.

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2016 7:35 AM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:35:14 -0400

I forgot to mention, this is a job that can give you the world. You are required to have an A&P in order to touch any US aircraft. That is something that you can take whether you live in the Philippines or Italy. It opens the world.

Response by Maj Rob Drury made Jul 28 at 2016 3:22 PM

Maj Rob Drury — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:22:52 -0400

Having been a graduate student and adjunct faculty member, I'm well aware of ERAU's well-deserved reputation, but I'm not familiar enough about the A&P program to comment specifically on that. In any case, if the subject is aviation, I can't see a better option.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2016 12:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:10:55 -0400

I attended erau and honestly thier are betterways to go about it im still paying my loans off for aeronautical science. Also erau 1 of the top schools id also recommend looking at north dakota, daniel webster, arizona state and even dowling college. Id recommend knocking out all your general ed stuff through ta whole your in so its less you pay at any university.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2016 11:04 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 11:04:17 -0400

I went there for my undergrad engineerig degree. It is a good school for engineers. For mechanics and pilots it is pricey but overall a very good school.