A differnt model?
I am seeing the same thing! I'll never use my Aviation Law, or Accounting on approach either. It is yet to be seen if majors will continue to require this or not. I would imagine that in spite of the fact I met pilots with terrific experience, and no degree, the requirement will continue.
Maybe a different educational model. One without all the classes that have no real application towards piloting. An associates may well be more realistic! Two and a half years with ample credit towards ratings up to CFII.
I do agree though that it is really the HR department with the authority on this. Wishfull thinking that this would ever change without all pilots new to the industry to make it happen. I forged ahead because it was a firm requirement years ago when I started. If I thought that an airline would take me without all this, then I would probably been further ahead and out of debt sooner.
Anyway, I have been reading that schools are feeling the pinch, and they should.