Originally Posted by
tsquare
As I get older, I have come to the realization that a piece of paper from a university doesn't mean bupkus in the big scheme of things. That being said, my guess is that if one did well in a technical degree, even 20 years ago, he has a few nicely oiled synapses, meaning that he can be trained. JMHO
True, and even if someone did a non STEM discipline, THEN learned something technical (like flying) they probably posses these same well oiled synapses, meaning they can be trained as well.
Sorry, I've me guys from BOTH min and civ backgrounds with degrees that really weren't that tough to attain and are STILL very competent pilots, never mind just great people in general. Which circles BACK AROUND to your point, it's a "piece of paper".