You’re right… you don’t need a four year degree… and you know what? Airlines don’t have to hire those individuals who don’t have degrees either… That’s their option too. Think about the many without any post high school education that never got an interview, let alone turned down during the weeding out and consideration process. In this pseudo stale mate… who wins and who loses? Any type of degree can open a lot of doors for you instead of you opening up a McDonalds at 04:00. Airlines are going to hire the most overall qualified individuals, not solely taking into consideration of flight experience.