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Old 12-13-2012, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by FLowpayFO View Post
Many pilots just can not afford to finance both a degree and flight training, some have to decide on either or until they make enough as a Captain to pay for college out of pocket. I just think its ridiculous that a pilot with a History degree or something non relevant has the leading edge over a non degree pilot that has quality experience flying mainline passengers operating in the same environment as its major partners. I think companies need to focus more on the individual than anything else.
Hmmmm, I have a degree in History, lol
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:17 AM
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I do not agree with you. I consider flying a career. I believe professional pilots should be educated.
Flight training itself is education as is initial and recurrent ground school at the airlines. I believe aviation related degrees should have the priority, but what I'm saying is that a non related degree to the pilot profession should not over take a pilot with good experience, this is where individuals should be able to market themselves as good candidates.

Nothing personal Joeymeatballs.

I'm not advocating to hire dummies, just to give good people a fair shot at a good career when their personal circumstances are not as rich as others.
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:23 AM
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I didn't take offense, I understand your frustration.
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by FLowpayFO View Post
Many pilots just can not afford to finance both a degree and flight training, some have to decide on either or until they make enough as a Captain to pay for college out of pocket. I just think its ridiculous that a pilot with a History degree or something non relevant has the leading edge over a non degree pilot that has quality experience flying mainline passengers operating in the same environment as its major partners. I think companies need to focus more on the individual than anything else.

Many pilots have found a way to get their degree through sacrifice and due diligence. Diversity in an airline is a positive thing in my opinion and facilitates problem solving "outside of the box". In today's hiring climate there is an abundance of folks that "has quality experience flying mainline passengers...". OBTW, one of the best pilots I ever flew with was a History major, be careful not to judge a book by it's cover.
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Many pilots have found a way to get their degree through sacrifice and due diligence. Diversity in an airline is a positive thing in my opinion and facilitates problem solving "outside of the box". In today's hiring climate there is an abundance of folks that "has quality experience flying mainline passengers...". OBTW, one of the best pilots I ever flew with was a History major, be careful not to judge a book by it's cover.
I agree with your due diligence as I am in the same boat working hard to obtain my qualifications. This is exactly what my point is with your History major pilot, that degree had no influence of how he operated as a pilot and yet he was one of the best. Same applies to good, hard working pilots that don't have a degree.

Not looking for an argument, I just feel once you've proven yourself through good airmanship and reputation, a degree should only be an added bonus, not the deal breaker.
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:47 AM
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Old 12-13-2012, 12:30 PM
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Just another box to check. You're either qualified to check it or you're not.
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Old 12-13-2012, 12:33 PM
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the reality in today's environment is that a 4 year degree is unwritten (and at some places, written) requirement.
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Old 12-13-2012, 12:57 PM
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I got in, 2 year aviation degree only. Had quite a bit of time though. About 7000 tt with 3000 on transport jets . Just keep plugging away. And yes get your degree online, at least work toward it. Looks good during interview.
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Old 12-13-2012, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FLowpayFO View Post
I agree with your due diligence as I am in the same boat working hard to obtain my qualifications. This is exactly what my point is with your History major pilot, that degree had no influence of how he operated as a pilot and yet he was one of the best. Same applies to good, hard working pilots that don't have a degree.

Not looking for an argument, I just feel once you've proven yourself through good airmanship and reputation, a degree should only be an added bonus, not the deal breaker.

Hopefully the context of my opinion did not come off as argumentative, rather I was merely pointing out a different perspective based on your POV. I can certainly understand your frustration and you make some valid points. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your POV), in a competitive market things like a 4-yr degree, Masters degree, Type ratings, ETOPS experience, glass experience, on and on become "weed-out" tools. After an airline I worked for went bankrupt I was very surprised that one of the companies I applied to on-line wanted to know my High School GPA?? It is what it is...
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