Computer Science and Aviation

[Chris94]

BzB,
1. In NYC they have two NROTCs. SUNY (STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK) MARITIME COLLEGE in the Bronx and The Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.

2. The San Diego NROTC Consortium consists of USD, SDSU, UCSD, and PLNU.

USMMA doesn't have an NROTC unit, it has a Naval Science department. Not sure if they take cross-town folks, I would be surprised if they did.

Half of the guys that transfer to SUNY Maritime got kicked out of USMMA...

 

[Chris94]

I have a Computer Information Systems Degree as well as a Mathematics degree. The only thing I used either for while flying in the Navy was showing someone how to do something in Excel.

Having the CIS degree was invaluable when I got out of the Navy. It enabled me to get a great paying job within 6 months of getting out of the Navy. Now, flying for the Army National Guard, I have written a few small programs in my spare time to help with our flight planning. Army aircraft are incorporating computers more each day and CS knowledge can be very helpful.

If you have a knack for computers, especially programming and software architecture, you can't go wrong with a degree in that field. It can be rewarding to know people are using your computer solutions to improve their lives and jobs. For instance, if you pay your electric bill online in Jacksonville, I was a part of that, albeit many years ago.
Bottom line: You probably won't use your CS degree directly flying in the service. That is probably true for any degree. But a CS degree will make you much more resilient should you encounter government budget woes or health issues and your military flying career takes a stumble.

Yeah, I'm thinking after the Navy, but that's good to know. It seems like most aircraft and honestly everything in the world is becoming computerized so to have sufficient knowledge in how programs are created and how they work, I would assume, would be very beneficial.

 

[BusyBee604]

I currently go to SUNY Maritime, which is the home school for the NROTC program. I figured going to a "boat school" would expose me to the Navy-like culture, I was wrong. But we're the only NROTC Unit in the area, which is why I said "NYC NROTC".

I'm currently waiting my decision on Point Loma Nazarene University. If after one year there I don't get the scholaarship I will be transferring to SDSU for financial reasons and still be in NROTC.

San Diego here I come!

Thanks, you, ea6bflyr, and that Flash feller' cleared it up nicely.

When you finally get to SD, you'll find AWs in every part of the area, including 'Da Bee. Don't forget to check aboard!
BzB

 

[Chris94]

Thanks, you, ea6bflyr, and that Flash feller' cleared it up nicely.

When you finally get to SD, you'll find AWs in every part of the area, including 'Da Bee. Don't forget to check aboard!
BzB

Can't wait!