Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
No, it doesn't. I guarantee if you only have that degree, you can't be hired as a pilot. You have to go to pilot-school too.
People tend to rationalize their situation because they "want to believe" they can make it to the international 777 job. Some will make it. Many(most) will not. People experience this kind of denial of reality in many walks of life. Basic human psychology. Unfortunately, this shifts the focus away from making the present situation better, which is great for the employer.
Pfft, you want that 777 international job? That's simple, go down to NW 36th ST in Miami with a decent amount of big jet time like in a 767. Where do you get decent 767 time? Same place! Everything in life, the outcome is forged with a mindset. Be it a 777 pilot, a doctor, or a shoe polisher. Everyone has it within themselves to devote a large portion of their life to reaching a goal. Not everyone can afford it however in the pocket book. That simply is just anothet pre-req you must get out of the way. Everyone is their own worst enemy.
Talking about dreams? Please, anyone who has spent any amount of time in this industry comes to the realization that the only thing that truly matters is Quality Of Life. You may find your comfortable zone as a lifer at a regional in the training department, maybe its long haul freight, maybe it's teaching aviation at a university. It has nothing to do with being a loser, and everything to do with getting comfortable. For myself, I have a 4 year degree, and over 200 college course credits. Took all the pre-reqs for a medical profession, and everything else I ever was interested in. I do what I do because it interests me the most.