Originally Posted by
awair
I agree with you completely - but we are talking about flying, not degrees. Added to the fact that you have to be 21 to gain the R-ATP (23 for the full ATP). What are you going to do up until then.
How much is 6-12 months seniority worth?
I really don't see your point. An 18 year old COULD get a degree to reduce their ATP hours from 1500 to 1000. But they'd be 22 by the time they graduate, they'd spend a !!!! load of money AND they'd still need to complete all their training up to CFI AND get 1000 hours.
Or they could train part 61, build 1500+ hours and take the (R)ATP check at age 21 under the terms of part 61.160(f). Personally I'd forget the degree, save the money and get the job a year earlier.