Originally Posted by
Probe
Separate requirement, and some do require a degree, some don't. Some foreign jobs mentioned earlier also require 4 year degrees including Korean, Asiana, ANA, and every job in China.
AS a general rule, the degree requirement, is very much an American 'thing'. I know of Brits, South Africans and Aussies, flying for Korean, Cathay, Emirates, etc. - most of whom are military trained, and none of whom have a degree.
Having said that, the academic requirements for getting a JAA ATP, are far higher than in the US. It generally takes a couple of years to get all the writtens under the belt.