Minimum Requirements, Degree and bases.
05-08-2019, 08:19 AM
#62
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Originally Posted by Grumpyaviator
If I had no degree and was just starting, I’d go to an AA wholly-owned. Don’t need a degree and get a number at AA. Maybe this will start a trend, but in the meantime, a degree is necessary to go anywhere else.
05-08-2019, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Voski
To your point -- I'm at a regional and working on my master's degree. Why? Because I want to fight my way into a FedEx or legacy job.
why do you think a masters degree is going to help you when a bachelors is all that’s required. Of all the things to exceed the minimums on, I’d put the degree requirement pretty far down the list. Work on check airman, safety position, etc. while you network heavily to get a PE before you waste time getting an advanced degree unless you just want one for other reasons. That’s definitely not the key to getting a call from FedEx.
05-08-2019, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueMoon
I can't be the only one to think that having some barriers to entry like the degree requirement is a good thing right? It limits supply and less supply means a better chance at higher wages.
05-08-2019, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Adlerdriver
why do you think a masters degree is going to help you when a bachelors is all that’s required. Of all the things to exceed the minimums on, I’d put the degree requirement pretty far down the list. Work on check airman, safety position, etc. while you network heavily to get a PE before you waste time getting an advanced degree unless you just want one for other reasons. That’s definitely not the key to getting a call from FedEx.
05-08-2019, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Adlerdriver
why do you think a masters degree is going to help you when a bachelors is all that’s required. Of all the things to exceed the minimums on, I’d put the degree requirement pretty far down the list. Work on check airman, safety position, etc. while you network heavily to get a PE before you waste time getting an advanced degree unless you just want one for other reasons. That’s definitely not the key to getting a call from FedEx.
05-08-2019, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Temocil27
So I had no personal endorsement, no check airman time, and 1036 hours PIC when FedEx called. I did have a fresh masters, though. So maybe it is a good idea. YMMV
