Monde...
so then,
People who's in your words
"academic achievment is a mere three O levels" you consider as Dross.
Have a look at any airline and I am sure you will find that not everyone has a degree.
Thats a poor attitude mate....
Lets face it, How difficult is it to get a degree, most people I know have one.
If there are non graduate pilots flying for airlines then I say well done to them, they still had to sit and pass the the same tests as those that hold a degree.