BA in Engineering: How to Switch Careers and Catch Up on Math and Physics

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A professional pilot is considering a career change into engineering, expressing a strong interest in the engineering aspects of aviation. With an undergraduate degree in aeronautics but limited math experience, the individual is willing to take additional math and physics courses to prepare for a graduate program. Another pilot, also transitioning careers due to burnout from the aviation industry, shares their experience of pursuing a Mathematics degree with plans to teach high school while attending graduate school. They recommend the University of North Dakota (UND) for online degree options relevant to engineering. The discussion highlights the challenges and support among pilots seeking new career paths, particularly in enhancing their math skills for further education.
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Hello all,

I am new to this forum, and I am contemplating changing careers. I am a professional pilot, and have always been fascinated by the engineering aspect of flying. I have an undergrad degree in aeronautics, but not a lot of math. I am pretty good at math, and am willing to back and take some undergrad courses in math and physics to catch up. I am interested in a graduate degree, but since my undergrad wasn't in engineering, how tough would this be?

Any info would help!

Thanks!

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Charlie-Fox, I am also a professional pilot and also in the process of switching careers. I am burned out and tired of furloughs, low pay, long periods from home and "checkride for your job pressure." I am pursuing a Mathematics degree from UIS and plan on teaching high school math while attending grad school. I would look into UND for your pursuits. UND has a couple of online degree's that apply to what you are looking for. See you at FL410, hopefully not too much longer!
 
Integral,

Thanks! Everybody has given me that "deer in the headlights" look every since I started brushing up on my math skills for my first class. It really gets old, and I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one out there!
 
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