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Unfortunately, the psychiatrist that was brought in to assist in pilot selection at FDX (not sure if it was insurance/liability driven, or if a SCP decided to to bring him in of his own accord), helped create a "point" system for pilot apps. Under this new system an online degree - specially if it took one over 4 years to complete - is seen as a negative and will cause you to lose some points on the application (ridiculous, but beside the point). I heard this directly from the kind folks in Pilot Recruitment when I was helping a good friend in your situation.
There are solutions to overcome the 'point deficit' though. Two big ones: become a Line Check Airman at your current airline, or become a simulator instructor, anywhere. Again, this was straight from Pilot Recruitment about 18 months ago. No matter what, those would be great additions to your resume for any airline.
Good luck!
#1102
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
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rokking566, check your PM's.
Unfortunately, the psychiatrist that was brought in to assist in pilot selection at FDX (not sure if it was insurance/liability driven, or if a SCP decided to to bring him in of his own accord), helped create a "point" system for pilot apps. Under this new system an online degree - specially if it took one over 4 years to complete - is seen as a negative and will cause you to lose some points on the application (ridiculous, but beside the point). I heard this directly from the kind folks in Pilot Recruitment when I was helping a good friend in your situation.
There are solutions to overcome the 'point deficit' though. Two big ones: become a Line Check Airman at your current airline, or become a simulator instructor, anywhere. Again, this was straight from Pilot Recruitment about 18 months ago. No matter what, those would be great additions to your resume for any airline.
Good luck!
Unfortunately, the psychiatrist that was brought in to assist in pilot selection at FDX (not sure if it was insurance/liability driven, or if a SCP decided to to bring him in of his own accord), helped create a "point" system for pilot apps. Under this new system an online degree - specially if it took one over 4 years to complete - is seen as a negative and will cause you to lose some points on the application (ridiculous, but beside the point). I heard this directly from the kind folks in Pilot Recruitment when I was helping a good friend in your situation.
There are solutions to overcome the 'point deficit' though. Two big ones: become a Line Check Airman at your current airline, or become a simulator instructor, anywhere. Again, this was straight from Pilot Recruitment about 18 months ago. No matter what, those would be great additions to your resume for any airline.
Good luck!
#1106
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Joined APC: Jan 2009
Posts: 381
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I can't tell you how many of my fellow Navy Flight School classmates were P.E. and music majors ... but, they had a degree from an accredited university!
Interviewed at UAL many years ago, a 2 on 1. The pilot's first question was, "doesn't your college offer a more technical degree?" I have a BS in business. What a horses A$$
BTW - I work at a major defense contractor. Folks will fly on UAL as a last resort.
I can't tell you how many of my fellow Navy Flight School classmates were P.E. and music majors ... but, they had a degree from an accredited university!
Interviewed at UAL many years ago, a 2 on 1. The pilot's first question was, "doesn't your college offer a more technical degree?" I have a BS in business. What a horses A$$
BTW - I work at a major defense contractor. Folks will fly on UAL as a last resort.
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