What airlines are no longer requiring a degree?

The Atlanta-based carrier becomes the last major U.S. airline to remove the college degree requirement. It joins other major airlines like Southwest, United and American Airlines that don't require their pilots to hold a degree.



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No, you do not need a degree to work as a pilot, although having a degree will help in advancing your career at most stages and especially in making the final move to a major airline.

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No, a four-year degree is preferred, but not mandatory.

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While the typical career progression is to first fly for a regional airline, then advance to a major airline, direct programs allow you to go straight to select major airlines at 1,500 hours.

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Airline Pilot education requirements Airline pilots usually study aviation, business, or aerospace engineering. 70% of airline pilots hold a bachelor's degree degree, and 70% hold an master's degree degree.

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The average Delta Airlines pilot earns $192,000 with top-earners making $526,000. American Airlines pilots earn an average salary of $118,000, with some pilots earning in excess of $700,000. Most importantly, pilot salaries continue to increase.

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Skipping School? No Worries! 11 Aviation Jobs That Don't Need Degrees
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The average Spirit Airlines hourly pay ranges from approximately $18 per hour for a Passenger Service Agent to $121 per hour for an Airline Pilot. Spirit Airlines employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 3.6/5 stars.

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