Originally Posted by Sebtemp

I am finishing sixth form soon and for the last few years, I have also known I want to go straight to pilot school.

However recently I have been in contact with 2 pilots. The one who has a degree says he does not think it is necessary and that he has flown with many captains who do not obtain a degree. However the pilot I spoke to (who was a more senior pilot) without a degree stated that having no degree to back him up if he fails his medical 'keeps him up at night'

Currently, I am very unsure if I should go to university or not, would anybody help me out and state their opinion.