Originally Posted by
xGearSlingerx
I feel like chiming in here.
I agree that there are lots of GREAT pilots without degrees. I also think that bearing down and getting a degree, ANY four degree, isn't a lot to ask for a job that will pay you as well as if you are a J.S.D. or and M.D. over a 20-30 year career.
Just get it done.
Maybe.
I graduated with a 4 year degree in 1998. My first 15 years as a professional pilot, I averaged just over $30,000/year. That included roughly 9 months as a CFI, 9 years as a regional pilot, 1 year as a major pilot, and 4 years 3 months on furlough from said major starting and running my own FBO.
The last 6+ years have been much better.
Just keep in mind the last few years probably don’t represent what a full career will be like.
Regardless, I agree you need the degree if you want the good flying jobs.