Originally Posted by
wizepilot
No, you don't have to try to sound like an elitist. You are. I entered aviation on my own dime. All ratings including the ATP paid for out of my pocket. No government subsidies, no VA benefits. Now you're going to tell me that I don't deserve to be where I am today because I did not graduate from college? Not even 10 years ago if you didn't have 1500TT and 1,000ME, no one would even talk to you. When you have been in aviation for 36 years, then maybe you will know what you're talking about.
This is actually funny, you apparently havnt been around the "real" world too long. We all know that having a degree doesnt justify you being in a position over someone who doesnt. Unfortunately, executives from fortune 500 companies think other wise. I am good friends with a man who works in corporate sales for a grocery firm. He HAS to hire someone with a degree over someone who doesnt, regardless of their work experience. Although I do not agree that this should happen, I do agree that the US needs educated people. With time, the educated person gains experience... thus becoming more marketable than you. Times are changing, get with them.