Anecdotally I’d say that it’s about 50/50 having a degree or not.
What is very interesting about Atlas is that we have from all walks of (pilot) life with all sorts of interesting stories.
We have everything from Riddle Rats to former Mig pilots to US Navy Submarine guys.
I’ve flown with people that have been missionary pilots in Papua NG and recently with a former US Navy rescue diver.
Makes for interesting conversations on the oceanic crossings.