Originally Posted by FLowpayFO

Many pilots just can not afford to finance both a degree and flight training, some have to decide on either or until they make enough as a Captain to pay for college out of pocket. I just think its ridiculous that a pilot with a History degree or something non relevant has the leading edge over a non degree pilot that has quality experience flying mainline passengers operating in the same environment as its major partners. I think companies need to focus more on the individual than anything else.