Originally Posted by
stella di mare
No I have a MSc or Ir. in Dutch. Also I have been waiting in a holdpool for over half a year. Having the degree definitely helped me getting interesting temporary jobs. I only recently signed contracts, I almost gave up on flying and I was applying for engineering jobs. Thankfully it all worked out in the end.
Carefully as you go - start combining engineering and flying careers like that and you may end up like me.