I do not agree that an arbitrary line needs to be drawn regarding pilots having a college degree. The fact is, it is not necessary for this profession. Plenty of airline and other types of commercial pilots since the Wilbur and Orville times have done just fine without one.

I also do not agree with ANY "arbitrary" lines being drawn beyond what we already have in place. I like our U.S. training and cerfification standards after learning more about the rest of the "free" worlds approach. That said, I think the move toward requiring an ATP for right seaters in scheduled 121 ops is a good one. Only in the respect that it will improve safety- not as an underhanded attempt to restrict the supply of pilots willing to do the job. I guess I am one of the few that doubts that restricting the supply of pilots through artificial means will have an affect on 121 pay and QOL.

Pie in the sky- I believe more emphasis needs to be placed on PIC time and evidence of good decision making skills in challenging conditions, and less emphasis on arbitrary hourly standards driven by insurance companies based on time on specific type.

I do have a four year degree by the way.

Good luck to all. Pedigree or not. Unless you paid for a job.