Originally Posted by
Mesabah
Regionals pay higher than an engineering grad without experience. However, I agree with you 100% that the cost of a degree, especially an aviation one, is a scam. Is it worth the cost for the extra points in the selection process, well that's for the individual to decide based on their strengths and weaknesses. I would think getting accepted into the Propel program would be an advantage, although it wouldn't get you to mainline any faster than the standard DGI.
The aviation school and aviation degree also gets you lower R-ATP minimums to start that regional job.