Originally Posted by Hedley

LCC’s are a great option, especially if you live in a base. Getting the degree won’t be easy, but it can be done. It may take loans, working several jobs, and a ton of sacrifice, but it’s obtainable. It’s also a good story for an interview to show that you are determined, that you have a strong work ethic, blah, blah blah. They eat that stuff up. The bottom line is that if someone hopes to get a job offer from a guaranteed interview with United, they better have the degree. If they would be happy at a LCC or ACMI, then go down that path and enjoy life. If working for American, Delta, Southwest, United, or FedEx is desired, make the degree happen. I personally think that 10,000 hours at a regional, a spotless training record, and multiple type ratings says far more about an applicant than a bachelors degree in art history, but those who are in charge of hiring see things differently. A few years ago, I tried to help a friend get hired who had lots of jet PIC, plus significant time in 737’s and 747’s, but only an associates degree. The pilot that I walked in his resume to was very involved in the hiring process, but he just handed me the resume back and told me to come back when he had a 4 year degree.