Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Yes, you'll need the 4-year degree for the majors.
No, the regionals are not a viable career choice (unless you got hired in 1983 at somewhere other than COMAIR/ACA and will retire before 2020).
You can however finish the degree while flying for a regional IF you are single/childless and can stay that way, and are willing to focus all your energy to get 'er done.
May not be viable but they're the ONLY choice if you want to fly for an airline. The chances of going to a legacy are far too small to hope for a career there. Time to face the facts, 90% of us in the regionals will retire there.