The change/revolution/bs beginning can probably be sourced back to the late 80s early 90s where there was an explosion of aviation degrees…..the must haves to begin your career in some minds.
you only had to reference some of the so called industry leaders that were running these shows to understand how the industry has morphed into what it is today.
Aviation isn’t the only one. Have you considered how many expert epidemiologists have been pulled out of the woodwork in the last two years and placed on (insert whichever broadcaster) to advise of your subsequent demise. LinkedIn will share a wealth of knowledge and lack of practical experience for many of them, however they are professors and what they so, goes. Just ask them.
sadly, from the biggest airline in the country right down to the smallest operator, many are afflicted by which piece of paper do you have to gain the job and therefore build the empire. Most add very little except angst amongst the pilot fraternity but one thing uni did teach was how to protect oneself in organisations. Regulators love all of it.