Do commercial Pilots need a college degree?
Can I have Associates in Applied Science? It goes like this, If I get 18 Credits from my regular college my flight school will give me 42 credits and that will be my Associates in Applied science. Is it enough to get a job in Major Regional airlines like American Eagle or Skywest?
Update:Will I be fine with an Associates in Applied Science if I intent to work for Regional Airlines?
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As far as flying for the regionals you will be able to fly without a four year degree. If you want to move through the regionals on to the majors you will need the college education.
Ok. This is a source of misunderstanding by a lot of people. A degree is not required at most airlines, regional or major. However, there are a few that do require it. It is a definate plus if you have one though. It will put you in a category above the applicant that doesn't have a degree. This shows the airline that you have the intelligence to see something through to the end.
actually Most regional Airlines require at least an associates. Major airlines require a 4-year degree
It just makes you more competitive, I got my A&P so I only needed to take 12 more college credits to get an Associates of Science. My friend did the same thing also and after flight school he got a job as F/O for Delta.
Regional airlines do not require degrees. You need a 4 year degree for the majors.
A lot of regional air carriers dont require one but it would be better. Major airlines do require one.
Yeah, you'd be at a huge disadvantage. Take flying lessons first. I think you'd be the ONLY person without a pilot's license. I'm surprised they'd even allow people into the program without one, actually.
No! I am a alternative high school drop out and soon to have my ATP! Some employers want some college but hiring is getting to be slim pickins so anything goes...some of us had to work instead of school hopefully they don't hold that against us!
yes