Sadly, I do not have nobody from my family in Aviation. It always helps but it seems that i will make the start before its even to late.
From my perspective and my recent experience no my degree doesn't stand me out from the crowd in getting the job that I always wanted. Of course it all depends what kind of airline we are talking about. For some airline companies a degree is a must requirement and for some others it doesn't even count.
But it will be a solid background and i don't want to say that it will not help him getting the job. It all depends what kind of degree it is and if airlines will see it as an extra benefit etc...
I have seen a lot of examples of guys and sometimes i don't understand why some really highly educated people can't get what they want even if they are qualified for it.
And speaking for myself since more than a year and i am still waiting hopefully for an interview with an airline.
This purely means that nothing is running smoothly anymore and what really speaks its your money at the end of the day.
Suggest your son to start early with his PPL and then try to find and apply for a cadet scheme. If I could go back in time I would have done it this way.
I hope your son will make the right choice at the end and remember everything in life is a risk.
All the best !
Last edited by appfo09; 8th August 2013 at 20:54.