Originally Posted by
f16jetmech
I think degrees are completely over rated. Play the whole "well it shows committment and a willingness to pursue something". Like being a professional pilot isn't hard enough? 20k a year starting out is enough for dedication. I think when the hiring starts in 3-5 years, they wont give a rats behind about a degree. What does it change in the cockpit? Absoutely nothing.
It doesn't matter what you think. It matters what the HR department thinks. You guys/gals that are counting on a pilot shortage to make the 4yr degree moot are most likely going to be behind the power curve. I've been hearing about an impending pilot shortage for about 2 decades and my airline has about 1500 furloughees