Originally Posted by
577nitro
So your argument is that just because they have a commercial license this proves they have the right stuff to be a professional pilot? I gotta disagree with this. This in no way shape or form, proves the individual is suited for the position. It means they passed the test. My point is that it takes more than a ticket to make a good pilot. And you have to have something else as a qualifier, a four year degree, I believe, is a great one. I also do not discount the training, I've been through it myself, I know. I'm just saying it takes more than that.
Okay, sorry about that. I have to qualify my statement meaning Commercial pilots who are acting as Commercial pilots in the professional market. Believe me, I know PLENTY of Commercial rated pilots who absolutely did not deserve to get the rating. I know it takes more than a ticket to make a good pilot. I've been teaching them for 34 years. I can tell with most on their first flight lesson whether they've "got it" or not. Degree? Good thing. No question. People who have put in the time and effort to be a good PROFESSIONAL PILOT, willing to expand their horizons and learn new things to make their profession as good as they can, have the right to compete for those jobs even though they may not have a degree. That's all I'm saying.