At Horizon, it seems that the majority of the pilots have a four year. Horizon recruits pretty heavy from UND and CWU. With no four year degree at the moment I definitely feel as if I’m in the minority. I have flown with a few “lifer” captains that dont have a four year, I’m sure that’s one of the main reasons they’re still at Horizon. In ground school I was the only one without a degree in the class. However, the new Alaska Pathway program which is essentially a flow post interview doesn’t require a four year degree.
When I was at SkyWest, I didn’t fly with a single Captain that didn’t have a four year degree or have their apps in at the majors. In ground at SkyWest, I cannot remember any one else who still needed to get a degree. It seems like most are smarter than myself, as they knocked it out before joining the regional grind.