Originally Posted by
tailwheel48
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.
Korea, Japan, and China require expats to have a college degree. It is a requirement to have a work visa. You are considered a "foreign expert" and the country requires it to issue a work visa. Other countries may or may not require it.
I know a lot of Aussie pilots don't have degrees.