Originally Posted by
Packrat
The degree thing is just an eliminator to reduce the number of apps they have to consider. I think the CP is right to get rid of it. I'd bet virtually NONE of Alaska's pilots have degrees that are useful in their day to day job.
You got that right! I haven't used my degree in Professional Flight once. I can't imagine all of the other people with Aviation Degrees have either. Most guys I know here have degrees in interpretive dance and basket weaving. Haven't seen a single dance or basket being made. Down with the degree requirement!
Seriously though, in the last window, more than 2300 apps came in. It is less than the last window. It is possible they will do something in the future, but I wouldn't expect the degree to go away. There is a better chance they will pay for the hotel in training or increase first year pay.