Vetical Limit
The stark reality is that most direct entry pilots in the company that I work for (CX), don’t have a degree. Criteria used predominantly for selection for interview is aviation background and experience. Education is looked at but as a screening devise only. As long as one has the minimum educational requirements, they pass this first screening process. Someone with a degree isn’t placed up on any pedestal. They simply pass the first screening process, just like someone with a pass in year 12 or equivalent. The Cadets though generally do and for some reason they predominantly seem to have engineering degrees of some persuasion or other. As my company completely pays for the cadets training, I can understand them wanting to see the cadet has a history of proven successful study habits. From discussions with my mates at QF and DJ most direct entry pilots there don’t seem to have degrees either. DJ doesn’t have cadets but QF does but I am unsure how they run their cadet program.