Originally Posted by
captjns
Fair enough... at the end of the day a college degree a pilot does not make.
It's what they have in their hearts and soul, is what makes the airman.
It's how they've acquired their flying experience is an important asset they will bring to any company be it DAL, UAL, or AA, as well as the cockpit and fellow colleagues.
Its their legacy they will impart to new first officers too.
IMHO, with some 35+ years experience with both US and foreign carriers, a 4 year degree a senior aircraft commander does not make. Its merely a tick in the company's options of requirements box.
Safe flight... capt
It doesn't, but that is what DL requires, and I believe a college education helps to create a more well rounded individual. DL obviously holds that to be true as well. But, the point is this is sidestepping what is required to be hired by DL.
Respectfully, I've flown with a number of those that waiving this will empower... the legacy they imparted on myself by high number of these individuals is exactly how not to be an aircraft commander.
Like I said, hopefully the interview will do it's job and weed them out appropriately.