Originally Posted by Lighteningspeed
I think eventually, pilots will be required to get a security clearance if this CrewPass will become a reality at all US airports.
If that ever happens, I wonder if they'll allow SSBIs to count or if they'll require the simpler NALAC check for everybody. We are talking about government, so a Department of Redundancy Department isn't out of the question...
Regarding the military...you have to have a degree to be an officer, and have to be an officer to be a pilot (with exception of warrant officer positions). I don't think one can really equalize the qualification standards of the military for their leadership positions with civilian flying jobs.
Major airlines only "require" a degree inasmuch as its another screening qualification for HR....there's nothing regulatory about it. Regional airlines could "require" a bachelors or higher degree today for their newhires if they wanted to...