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These programs are perfect for those mid-level professional AMTs that have leveled off in their careers or are ready for
the next step, generally have some management experience, and in some cases, are currently doing management-level
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work, but do not have the title or pay grade. Often these individuals find it difficult to move into management because they
lack the formal education necessary to meet management position requirements. Online programs such as ENMU's can
provide them an opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree at their convenience.
The many advantages of a college degree
According to Elliott, even if the job that you are applying for or currently hold does not require a college degree, people
with degrees tend to be more likely to move into the management positions. Employers not only choose them, but are
more likely to also pay them more, even in cases where a college degree is not a mandatory prerequisite for the job. The
U.S. Department of Labor's quarterly Occupational Outlook report indicates the median salary of employees with a
bachelor's degree is more than 60 percent higher than that of employees with a high school degree.
It is my strongly held opinion that there has never been a better time or the reasons stronger to obtain a college degree. A
college degree is your passport to a better future. While a college degree in and of itself does not make you smarter or
better, it does open doors and gives you opportunities that you would not otherwise get. Your families, employers, and the
community at large are willing to support you when you are enrolled in college. It always amazes me to see the
remarkable change in the attitude of employers once you made the decision to go back to college and obtain your degree.
If you lose your job and can find a way to go back to school, I hope you will consider doing so. Getting a certification or
degree will speak volumes about you in your next interview, and could launch your career in new and exciting directions.
In researching this article, I reviewed the FAA's web site to see what predictions they have for our industry. It appears that
2008 and 2009 will be down - no surprise there - but despite our current global economic conditions, the forecast is for
long-term growth.
The FAA predicts that air carriers will continue to match capacity with market demand, and that overall available seat mile
(ASMs) will drop 6.7 percent this year, and then grow at an average of 3.8 percent per year through 2025.
The FAA predicts that the commercial aviation industry will carry 1 billion passengers by 2021. All signs points to the
continued demand for experienced, educated AMT professionals. Plan for the long term and don't miss the opportunity to
brush up your skills or get that degree.
A little effort and sacrifice now will pay big dividends for you, your family, and your employer in the future.
Charles Chandler is AMT's field editor. He is a Texas-based A&P and received his training at Spartan College. He spoke
at Spartan's graduation ceremonies this year.
A&P College Credit Hours at ENMU-Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers an opportunity for those of you thinking about management or just self-
improvement to obtain a college degree. This will also make you eligible for the Gold FAA/AMT Award. As an A&P license
holder you can receive 72 credit hours which leaves just four classes to earn your associate's degree. You can request
more information from the Department of Aviation Maintenance Technology at (888) 288-3668 or by visiting
www.roswellenmu.edu/careerandtechnicaleducation/aviationmaintenancetechnology.php. You can also contact Ralph
Barger by phone at (575) 624-7022 or by email at ralph.barger@roswell.enmu.edu, or Bob Elliott at by phone at (575) 624
-7024 or by email at robert.elliott@enmu.edu [robert.elliott@enmu.edu].
The parent campus in Portales, NM, provides three options for turning the AMT associate's degree into a bachelor's
degree. First is the bachelor's of applied science (BA) in aviation science, which prepares you for an upper management
or supervisory career in the aviation industry. This degree includes upper division course work involving theory,
management, physics, chemistry, etc. The second is called the bachelor's of applied arts and science (BAAS) and
provides the opportunity to complete additional education classes to earn your bachelor's, meaning you will not receive
additional aircraft training. The third is the bachelor's of occupational education which trains you to become an instructor in
your field of expertise.
Additional ReSources
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Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
1500 S. Ave. K, Portales, NM 88130
(800) FOR-ENMU www.enmu.edu
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
P.O. Box 6000
52 University Blvd., Roswell, NM 88203
(800) 243-6687 www.enmu.edu
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 226-4903 www.erau.edu
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA)
5 Allegheny Cty. Airport
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 346-2100 www.pia.edu
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
8820 E. Pine St., Tulsa, OK 74115
(800) 331-1204 www.spartancollege.com
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