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The problem is telling the HR Dept in the interview (who all have 4 year degrees) that a degree in this profession is worthless. You can either do this job or you can't. A degree isn't going to make a slightest bit of difference. It will make a difference in getting an interview or not.
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How about a new thread that asks "Current legacy airline pilots age 55-65, at what age were you hired at your legacy carrier?" I bet the results would be similar to this. ( the same people who are up in arms over 25 year old regional jet fo's)
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I am new to APC forums, but this thread in particular is one I read full through completely.. I am about to go to ground school at a regional. I turned 20 last week. 1100/650 are my times. My own thoughts reflect a lot of what I've already read.
I've seen through instructing, a lot of guys my age getting their ratings. Their maturity compared to mine was quite a bit different. I think my confidence level with my moving to the regionals was based on enlisted Air National Guard experience, growing up in a military and airline family, as well as desire to be grown up. No one new hire is better than another, but as the company stated in our new hire paperwork, its all about attitude. I just want to learn, stay humble, and work the job I've been loved since I was little. Unfortunately, I've seen attitudes that are different(to say the least). |
Applied and hired at 20. Sims for my 21st bday...been with the airline for 3.5 years now.
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Applied to AE in 2009 (age 33) got the conditional but, didn't pass the CA review. Still not sure why. During the process did lose my plwk & 3 months later they found it.
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I now work for a 135 cargo carrier.
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Originally Posted by Luv2Rotate
(Post 1030282)
Agreed, but the 20yr thats flying for the regionals probably doesn't have a 4yr degree so, the regionals will be his/her home for a very loooooong time.
..or he/she is pursuing an online degree while flying for the regionals. Just another possibility since I know a few people that have done this. |
Originally Posted by IslanderDriver
(Post 1031505)
It worked for me. It can be dome with a little effort, that's for sure.
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Originally Posted by f16jetmech
(Post 1030619)
I think degrees are completely over rated. Play the whole "well it shows committment and a willingness to pursue something". Like being a professional pilot isn't hard enough? 20k a year starting out is enough for dedication. I think when the hiring starts in 3-5 years, they wont give a rats behind about a degree. What does it change in the cockpit? Absoutely nothing.
It doesn't matter what you think. It matters what the HR department thinks. You guys/gals that are counting on a pilot shortage to make the 4yr degree moot are most likely going to be behind the power curve. I've been hearing about an impending pilot shortage for about 2 decades and my airline has about 1500 furloughees |
Originally Posted by DirectTo
(Post 1031507)
I'm also doing it currently. Aviation was a stupid degree choice.:rolleyes:
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