Mr. Airline Engineer

Hi Mr. Airline Engineer! This is Talon Rindels, Sr. Admissions Consultant at The MBA Exchange. If I were a betting woman, I’d say you are in at Ross! And, you have a shot at the others on your list as well. You have the stats to get in, with +10 points on their GMAT average and nearly +.25 points on GPA, so check the box there, even if from a school that they may not necessarily recognize. Based on your history/goal, you sure seem passionate about the airline industry, especially if it’s genuine that you want to remain in the industry through the undoubtedly challenging years ahead. But, I think this will really make your application stand out. In addition, you sound like a guy with grit – it feels like there’s a great story to unpack with your ability to overcome challenges with the hand you were dealt at birth… and go on to play hockey through COLLEGE?! Impressive! My biggest piece of advice for you is to ensure that your story is authentic. You’ll need to convince adcom of your true passion for the airline industry so it doesnt come across as you are just trying to use the COVID-19 crisis to your advantage in an application. If you do that, I’d say you will have lots of options next year!

Hi Mr. Airline Engineer, this is Julie-Anne Heafey with mbaMission. Wow! I really like what I see here – you have a unique profile, some impressive accomplishments, and the kind of grit and heart that makes great essays. Are you a Round 3 applicant? I don’t think you’ll have trouble convincing the AdComs of your passion for flight since your entire career has been spent in aerospace, but I do think you’ll have to show sensitivity to the many different challenges ahead and have some ideas of where you can be most helpful. I think your chances are good, and the interview invite at Georgetown is a positive sign. Best of luck!

Hi Mr. Airline Engineer, it’s Lisa Cummings from Stratus Admissions. Embry-Riddel grad?
If so, don’t assume people won’t have heard of it, give yourself credit. If you want to continue in the airline industry whether is it Embry-Riddle or another institution, won’t employers have heard of it? Either way your solid stats and interesting life story will help you craft a solid application. And kudos to you for overcoming difficulties to achieve athletic goals! I’d love to hear more about your career path, how you transitioned from manufacturing to industry and what the impetus was behind the switch. It sounds like you had a good impact on flight cancelations, how were you able to achieve that. What leadership roles can you highlight, either formal or informal? What do you do outside of work. Volunteering or mentoring? Schools are looking for well rounded candidates. I agree with my peer that your goal of working on Covid 10 may seem pandering to the current environment. Plus, by the time you graduate that may be better sorted out. And, how will the airline industry help sort the problem out? Cleanliness of airlines? It seems like a stretch given your background. Good luck!