Originally Posted by
FlyingGorilla
A college degree shows an aptitude for learning and the quality associated with it.
Our recruiting dept has done a great job of getting qualified applicants, and I expect for them to continue to do so. If your qualified and get an offer, you've earned it, but they aren't going to just invite everybody with a pulse.
DA40Pilot, persistence is a key, if a degree isn't in the works. Good luck! If you get on, congrats.
Well, I'm not sure I agree with that first statement. Although I don't want to downplay the value of a degree, I think getting a Commercial Multi and all the CFI ratings without a checkride bust qualifies someone in the "aptitude" of learning department.
It's great that Compass is still able to be selective and still attract applicants - since I'm west coast based, Compass is an attractive place for me to be due to the pilot group size and upgrade opportunities.
I will def. continue networking...and yes, I will eventually get the degree, I just opted to get 10 years of work experience instead of the degree, and thanks to that, I was not stuck with $100k in student loans, which I guess was the only upside....