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Old 04-28-2019, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Firefighterpilo View Post
This chicken and egg argument has been debated ad naseum on here. In reality this argument breaks down to those without a degree, arguing against it and those with a degree (usually employed at the carriers the guys without degree are wanting to work for) stating just bite the bullet. Personally I believe it’s a barrier to entry and if we want to be treated and paid as professionals it should stay. The carriers that pay lowest wages (ie regionals) don’t require it and as such hire any pilot with a pulse and pay as such. What others here are trying to get you to understand is that the legacy’s want a well rounded applicant, not just stick and rudder guys. One of the many reasons they have lately been putting a emphasis on volunteer work. We aren’t plumbers or welders and we view ourselves as white collared professionals. As such an emphasis on higher education is a good thing.
Ding, ding, ding....we have a winner. Do you know what the highest paid job in the country is without a college education? An elevator worker/mechanic. My father did that for the better part of his work life. Just get the degree. There are quite a few regional airline folks working on their masters degree too. Why? Because they want a high paying job.
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