So I have to jump in here. I manage a number of people in a large IT organization, I hire and fire people on a regular basis, its my job. When I have to fire an individual, it cost the company money due to the fact that I have to advertised the position and go through the hiring process all over again. This takes my time, the HR folks time and over works my staff filling in for the missing head count. There's also the lost training from the old guy, the training for the new guy and the other BS that goes with filling a position. So to help find the right person, I look for somebody who can perform the function of the position, has a PROVEN ability to learn, and a desire to improve them selves. So I make it a requirement that the individual has a Baccalaureate in a relevant discipline to the position. No underwater-backetweaving degrees. Absolutely, completing a four year program proves an individuals ability to learn, finish something that is difficult, and a desire to improve themselves. It also improves that persons ability to communicate and think critically. While it is true that some degrees are what I would call "useless" (ie: Art Appreciation, Social Anthroplogy etc..) they still improve the person. As far as commerical flying, does having degree make you a better pilot? I would say defiantly, for the same above reasons, and I would require it if I were the Chief Pilot.

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