In my opinion, unless you can get the degree for free, don't bother if you want to become a pilot. During Covid, pilots who had a HGV licence were the ones that kept the food on the table.
I did my BSc (Hons) in Psychology and MSc in Aviation Human Factors while I was working full time as a pilot.
Basing. Usually you go where you're needed. Once you establish some seniority, then you can bid for where you want to be. Which then gets thrown into disarray when you upgrade.
Languages. Usually sorted out at the interview/requirements. If you can't speak X and it's a requirement for the airline, then you probably won't get hired. Exceptions have been made for very experienced pilots with particular ratings (eg TRE).
In this environment, get both licences.
You may be only able to live in the UK etc, but there are many jobs that require an EASA licence too.
Last edited by redsnail; 7th August 2025 at 17:07.
Reason: Added in the degrees