Originally Posted by
Transsonic2000
@ Marchisio:
That's like going down a dead-end road, particularly as a non US Citizen without a degree. ....
)!!! Well anyway, long story short.
The lack of a degree will definitely hinder career progression in the US, but not being a US citizen won't be a factor in most cases.
Having said that, I don't know if he flies for a legacy in Europe or an LCC, etc... that could play a big factor in life decisions. I would not leave British Airways for a regional in the US, for example.
Lastly, everyone loves to hate on the regionals, understandably, but it is possible to have a decent career (although pales in comparison with the majors). There are plenty of guys at the regionals making $150,000+ per annum.