Originally Posted by
B2N2
I disagree with the negative sentiments towards a degree, it may not be strictly speaking “necessary” but economics are what they are and your potential earnings outside of aviation would be higher.
Also airline management positions require a degree.
They really aren’t. Look at the average salaries for ‘normal’ jobs for university graduates, not the top 1%, and compare them to an easyJet captain. I’d be surprised if more than 2/3% of the total graduate pool out earn airline pilots over a career. If they do they’ll be working 10x harder.
Neither do management jobs require degrees. Maybe to get on an airline’s graduate scheme, but not once you’re in and flying for them.