Do all airlines require a 4 year college degree?

Question

Do all airlines require a 4 year college degree?

Answer 1

No, but without a degree you won't be able to compete with those applicants who do unless you have accumulated a large amount of the "right" kind of flight time (i.e. several thousand hours of multi-engine pilot-in-command time in a turboprop or jet). A college degree is proof that you have at least some intelligence, you are trainable, and that you can finish something you started. A 2 year degree is the minimum recommended for the regionals and 4 years for the major airlines. Any area of study will do, it doesn't need to be aviation related. I recommend studying something that can employ you if the airlines don't hire you, you lose your airman's medical, or you eventually just plain get sick of the flying business and quit.

Answer 2

No, but its always a plus. In the US, typically High School diploma or GED will suffice.

Answer 3

No, only major airlines like Delta, Fedex, Jet Blue and such.

I highly recomend you get a 4 year degree. Or Else they will just look right through you. To be competitive in the feild and a 4 year degree is recomended requirement. Look at this

General Requirements

At least 21 years of age

Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting organization

Degrees obtained from a non-U.S. institution must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Postgraduate education will be given favorable consideration.

Current passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents)

FAA Requirements

FAA commercial fixed-wing pilot license with an instrument rating

Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate

Passing score on FAA ATP written exam preferred

Flight Time Requirements

Minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time

Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop or turbofan time

Answer 4

no they don't, all you need is the required hrs and ratings, but you have a higher chance of making it with a 4 year degree. also it's better to have the degree in another topic than aviation, because if you don't like the job then you will have something to fall back on

Answer 5

No,not all airlines require a college degree.To enter some airlines you only need valid licences with enough hours and a medical calss 1 certificate.

Most airlines have web sites with all the requirements listed,so you can check the airline you are interested in.I would say only major airlines require college degrees.Most low cost airlines don`t require a degree.