Originally Posted by
FLowpayFO
I agree with your due diligence as I am in the same boat working hard to obtain my qualifications. This is exactly what my point is with your History major pilot, that degree had no influence of how he operated as a pilot and yet he was one of the best. Same applies to good, hard working pilots that don't have a degree.
Not looking for an argument, I just feel once you've proven yourself through good airmanship and reputation, a degree should only be an added bonus, not the deal breaker.
Hopefully the context of my opinion did not come off as argumentative, rather I was merely pointing out a different perspective based on your POV. I can certainly understand your frustration and you make some valid points. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your POV), in a competitive market things like a 4-yr degree, Masters degree, Type ratings, ETOPS experience, glass experience, on and on become "weed-out" tools. After an airline I worked for went bankrupt I was very surprised that one of the companies I applied to on-line wanted to know my High School GPA?? It is what it is...