Originally Posted by
512Chief
I have spoken to pilots who have said they have never been asked if they have a degree or not.. One flies for FEDEX and the other for Spirit.. Also, I have spoken to recruiters for airlines who have said although it is a good thing to fall back on if something goes wrong, and the fact that it shows you can complete something long term, it isn't necessary to have it to go onto the Majors after flying in the Regionals or elsewhere.
Well, Spirit maybe, who knows. But they are barely a major airline...and they will be lucky to survive 2009.
But don't kid yourself about FDX. How long have your acquintances worked there there? Since 1988? Things were different in the past...BUT THE PAST IS NOW OFFICIALLY OVER! GET A 4-YEAR DEGREE!