Originally Posted by
legend
I am proud to be a Pinnacle pilot and the experience I have had here over the last 13 years. There is not a pilot group out there that doesnt have issues at times, yes even Delta Pilots. Your definition of an educated pilot is not his experience but the piece of paper you hold so dearly. I could care less if this degree is waived or not but it does not define who I am as a Captain/Check Airmen/Sim Instructor or co-worker.
Being a professional is an important part of being a good Airline Pilot but I guess all you need is that degree!
Being a professional also means recognizing when you need to acquire additional items on the resume in order to qualify for a job. Which is more professional, working to meet those requirements or trying to get the requirements dropped? It's not much different than saying "Well, the job requires 3000 hours, but I only have 2000" and then hoping they lower the requirements rather than go out and make it happen. Getting a degree is not that hard. If I could do it while flying (mostly as an FO at the time), anyone can friggin' do it.
Also, it's "couldn't" care less. </pet peeve>