Originally Posted by
johnso29
It has little to do with stick and rudder skills. It's more about motivation, dedication, leadership, & desire to succeed. Those that are driven to get the degree show more motivation then those who don't. They show that they possess the ability to learn, listen, & follow instructions. They can excel in areas outside of the flight deck.
As to your jabs at those individuals involved in unfortunate situations, you may want to tread lightly. Karma can be a mean beast. Try to show a little class.
True but you guys picked up a few NWA guys without degrees too. I worked with one. Great pilot very good mechanic before he got a pilot slot. Was a DC-9 capt before 9/11. I believe he is back in a capt seat now. But generally I agree with you. I guess in the case of the guy I know he brings things to the table that other pilots lack so in that he does not have a degree he does have a knowledge of airplanes and systems having been a line A@P for years that maybe makes up for it.