UK to US airline move

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A UK Bachelors of Science has a small c in it.
Just like their ATP has a L after it.
In the UK a BSc is a three year degree.
A BSc (honors) is a four year degree.
But it's not like a American four year degree where the first year is a complete and utter waste of time, effort and money.
Designed to bilk their parents out of as much money as possible.
In my opinion a UK BSc (honors) is worth more than a American BS, but my opinion counts for nothing.
In the UK, you basically study the subject that the degree is in, and nothing else.
There is no 'Basket Weaving 101'.

There is a lower level of British Universities that used to be called Polytechnics.
They are somewhere between a community college and a technical institute.
They all jumped on the education band wagon, and now call themselves Universities.
Education became just another big business.

Now, I'm certainly not an education snob.
I always encourage upward mobility for all.

US airlines do not always understand what the equivalency of what a UK to US bachelors are.
But it's my opinion that only the legacy carriers really care.
The UK does not give out 'grade point averages', and some airlines don't know how that fits into their matrix.
For the rest, it's just a tick of a box.

In my first post I recommended that people with foreign bachelors look into doing a US masters degree.
This will both validate their UK BSc and make them stand out with the legacy carriers.
Whilst I'm no fan of Embry-Riddle, their on-line masters program is top rated.

I understand what you are saying Misd-Agin.
But I've never been one for waiting my turn in line for anything.
I always forge ahead, not stopping for anything.
I was the person filling out my next application, whilst still in a new hire ground school.

As for waiting for an upgrade at a regional, or splitting for a low cost carrier.
I had a F/O from a regional strategically jumpseat last week.
He is set to upgrade early next year.
He also has an offer on a 'heavy' at a 'prime' operator.
When he told me his early work history for the our company, I walked him into the chief pilots office, and told them his story.
Suitably impressed, they told him to give him a call as soon as he 'checks out' at the regionals.
I smell an article in the company magazine brewing for this lad when he makes it.
They love that stuff.
So stay and check out first, and then split for somewhere better than a budget airline would be my advice.

I don't want to come across and being over enthusiastic.
I always try to be grounded in reality.
But I guess I'm just the eternal optimist.
And so pro-aviation, it's a sickness.
But it all really comes down to the individual and what they want.
Now I'm approaching the end of my career, I'd like to help others where I can.

But first you've got to get a 'green card'.
Now go do it.
Say "I do."