I didn’t say that. I was repeating what pilots who are currently involved in the hiring process have told me. Like others have mentioned, considering the ease and affordability of online education, they view those without a degree as lazy, lacking discipline, or not wanting to do what is expected of them. The odds of an applicant successfully completing the interview process and gaining employment at United without a degree seem to be remote at best. If United is where you want to work, get a degree. If it isn’t then don’t worry about it.