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Old 05-08-2019 | 08:03 AM
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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.
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Old 05-08-2019 | 08:19 AM
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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.
It’s a good idea, but I’d just be worried about if/when the flow goes away or changes to require a degree. It’s not like that hasn’t happened numerous times.
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Old 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.
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Old 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.
couldn’t agree more.
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Old 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.
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
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Old 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.
As much as I wish this wasn’t true I think that it is, at least for the typical white male applicant that a major carrier will consider. I have a bachelors, masters and doctorate. I’m not holding my breath that it’ll make much of a difference except to check the “4 year degree rule” box.
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Old 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
FedEx needs bodies and they don't have the luxury of being that picky as much as they'd like us to think they are. Plenty of folks are being hired without masters degrees.
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