Fed Ex tail strike... again.
09-23-2006, 01:02 PM
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Who needs an experienced widebody international pilot these days anyway when you can have a college intern.
Most of those so called "college interns" have military training AND experience
PLUS a degree.....its 90% of the 121 carriers....there is a REASON.
Who needs an experienced widebody international pilot these days anyway when you can have a college intern.
Most of those so called "college interns" have military training AND experience
PLUS a degree.....its 90% of the 121 carriers....there is a REASON.
09-23-2006, 04:12 PM
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Well, when you have tens of thousands of pilots to choose from, why not narrow it down a little by only selecting guys willing to buckle down and get a degree. The military and all majors (including FDX and UPS) require one.
09-24-2006, 02:55 AM
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Its a matter of supply and demand. In the '80s and '90s airlines were waiving the 4 year degree and in some cases even a 2 year degree wasn't required. While the degree is important for work in other fields of earning, it ain't going to protect the ace of the base from crumpling his jet into the ground.
09-24-2006, 07:23 PM
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Although SWA doesn't say they require a degree, if you looked at their new hire classes, there very rarely is a pilot in it without it.
Having a college degree shows dedication, intelligence and maturity. These qualities, and many more, are not frowned upon by the people in the hiring department.
I'm not saying that college is the only way to attain these qualities, nor am I saying all college grads have them, but it does make you look better on paper.
Having a college degree shows dedication, intelligence and maturity. These qualities, and many more, are not frowned upon by the people in the hiring department.
I'm not saying that college is the only way to attain these qualities, nor am I saying all college grads have them, but it does make you look better on paper.
09-24-2006, 08:28 PM
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MWright,,
As a college graduate you think more of my "dedication,intelligence and maturity" than I do. I pride myself more on my "work ethic and know how and skills". None of which were learned from the university I graduated. But you are right in that it looks better on a piece of paper. Having the degree is just part of the game.
As a college graduate you think more of my "dedication,intelligence and maturity" than I do. I pride myself more on my "work ethic and know how and skills". None of which were learned from the university I graduated. But you are right in that it looks better on a piece of paper. Having the degree is just part of the game.
09-25-2006, 01:32 PM
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Maybe SWA doesn't require it's pilot applicants have a college degree to apply but I'll bet dollars to donuts that the Pilots getting hired there all have one.
A college degree that is.......
BTW what does all this have to do with FedEx and the SFS tail strike?
A college degree that is.......
BTW what does all this have to do with FedEx and the SFS tail strike?
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