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Old 07-03-2019 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilotchute
The USA is the only country on earth that requires a University Degree to work for a legacy airline.

Sort of makes all the above arguments irrelevant. Its a Resume filter. Thats all.
Getting an ICAO ATP is also immensely more difficult and requires testing similar to college.
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Old 07-03-2019 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkSideMoon
Getting an ICAO ATP is also immensely more difficult and requires testing similar to college.
FAA ATP _is_ ICAO ATP.
You mean EASA ATPL.
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Old 07-03-2019 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dera
FAA ATP _is_ ICAO ATP.
You mean EASA ATPL.
Thanks, neat.
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Old 07-03-2019 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilotchute
The USA is the only country on earth that requires a University Degree to work for a legacy airline.

Sort of makes all the above arguments irrelevant. Its a Resume filter. Thats all.

So apply overseas then.

The only legit "argument" here is that US majors offer the best pay and benefits in the world, and they like college degrees. What's to argue? It's not changing...
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Old 07-03-2019 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
So apply overseas then..
That’s what I originally wanted to say but though better of it
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Old 07-05-2019 | 04:45 PM
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It was written into the PDT flow deal while working with AA, F&H, and PDT ALPA that a degree was not required. Do do you suppose that is? How many retirements are coming up for AA? Add Moxy And Extra into the mix and there will be ZERO in the pool to bring on board. Believe me, don't, whatever. But guess what? AA does everything for a reason.
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Old 07-07-2019 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilotchute
The USA is the only country on earth that requires a University Degree to work for a legacy airline.

Sort of makes all the above arguments irrelevant. Its a Resume filter. Thats all.
They ask for it because they can. At some point in time, the number of well qualified applicants far exceeds the number of slots. There is simply no shortage of well qualified pilots willing to work at legacy carriers.
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Old 07-07-2019 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnyjetprop
They ask for it because they can. At some point in time, the number of well qualified applicants far exceeds the number of slots. There is simply no shortage of well qualified pilots willing to work at legacy carriers.
Not yet anyways
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Old 07-07-2019 | 07:12 PM
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What I would tell someone in high school who wants to be a pilot...

Go get your ratings ASAP, start building your hours and experience. At least get to part 135 PIC minimums as quickly as possible.

Once you are 21 get your ATP, get to a regional.

Take online courses to get a bachelor's degree while in the process.
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Old 07-08-2019 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by SonicFlyer
What I would tell someone in high school who wants to be a pilot...

Go get your ratings ASAP, start building your hours and experience. At least get to part 135 PIC minimums as quickly as possible.

Once you are 21 get your ATP, get to a regional.

Take online courses to get a bachelor's degree while in the process.
Having finished my BS online working as a line pilot and a manager, it’s tough but doable.
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