Originally Posted by fjetter

I think it also has to do with the flow-through to DAL. DAL requires a 4year means Compass requires a 4 year degree. I'm not sure if mesaba was requirede to do the same or not.

I agree with meyers in that in that it should be required, not be cause it makes you a better pilot, but for the life experiences and maturization that one goes through while getting the degree. Granted their are some things that I think may trump college in terms of life experience and learning responsibility such as military service.

I highly doubt that many airlines will be hiring without one as the job market is still uber-competitive. That 4 year degree just looks better to HR than someone without it.