Do You Need a College Degree to Become an Airline Pilot?
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No, not from the FAA, and not from any U.S. airline. A degree changes exactly one thing, and only at certain schools. Here's the rule, the exception, and how to tell which applies to you. This article...

No, not from the FAA, and not from any U.S. airline. A degree changes exactly one thing, and only at certain schools. Here's the rule, the exception, and how to tell which applies to you.
This article was co-authored by Flex Air President Paul Wynns, PhD (USN retired) and VP Edward Erdmann (USMC retired), who are both volunteer board members advocating for veteran benefits reform at the National Flight Training Alliance. Wynns and Erdmann are routinely invited to share their insights on VA benefits with flight school students and operators at conferences like AeroSummit.
Show Me Which Path Fits Me
30 minutes with Paul. He'll tell you if a degree buys you anything in your situation.