Originally Posted by
NikeBuddy
Hey guys/gals, Looking for some input. I am presently an FO on a heavy aircraft as an Expat, and am looking to return to the Majors in the States (any). My Stats are 8,000 TT, with only 1,100 Turbo-Jet PIC (121), about 6,000 total jet time. No 4 year degree (I have the credits for it, but never consolidated, and would probably need a few classes to meet the issuing colleges reqmnts) I have a possible opportunity to take a Expat left seat job (RJ) at a substantial pay cut. Would another year or 2 of right seat heavy time do me any good, or is it the PIC time that is going to hold me back? Should I stay, or take the left seat gig? I realize there are many variables, but this is a tough decision considering the massive pay cut to get more PIC. Gotta get back home boys, what get's me there quickest? Thanks all for the constructive thoughts.
As much as I disagree with getting a degree because it has absolutely nothing to do with flying, I too am in the same boat as you. I'm left seat at a foreign carrier last 5 years but need around the same amount of credit to get the degree done which in doing now.
Unfortunately this is not the 1960s where airlines took guys without a degree. Why they even have this requirement is beyond me. But it's just another hoop we both have to jump through I guess.