[SkyWest Todd]

Hi Keith,

Several of the regional airlines do not require a degree. Most if not all of the majors do require a degree. Most pilots work for the regionals for a few years and move on to the majors, thus a degree would be required. Some stay with the regionals with or without a degree in their pocket.

Most majors don't have specific requirements as to what your degree is in. If I was in your shoes, I'd get a degree in something that you could fall back on in the event of a tragedy.. be it loosing your medical and can't fly commercially or a set back in the industry that would result in a furlough or something like that. If you have a degree in something else that interests you, you would be able to fall back on plan B. A degree in Criminal Justice opens many doors from Enforcement, Probation, Federal Jobs (FBI, CIA, DEA, ICE) etc. A degree in Business or something of that nature would open several doors in the regular world.

The bottom line is if you have the opportunity to get your degree... Take it! ATP is for sure the way to go to get your flight training and open the door to the airlines but a degree in something is like a High School diploma used to be.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions..... Keep your chin up and researching, it sounds like you're on the right track.

Talk to you later, Todd