Why a degree

[Guest rookie101]

Why do I need a AS or BS degree in aviation to fly helicopters, I know employers want to see flight hours, but why a degree. Would a degree make me more employable or is something else? Fill me in.

Thanks to all who post,

 

rookie101

[67november]

R101, there are many answers to your ?, work on your pilot schooling for now don't worry about a BA or BS.

[AdamSTL]

If you were ever to transition to management of an aviation program; a degree would help land the position. Also, some of the more prestigious PIC positions might give the nod to someone who had a degree, all else being equal.

[Unit74]

Try and get hired on to an airline carrier w/o a degree........... I think it's about the perseption of "what" the employer thinks you know. Your "educated" and thus smarter and can be a better pilot.

 

 

Although I know a well trained monkey can get a BS/BA on the internet these days, it doesn't mean squat in my book.

[AndrewT]

A you can never go wrong with an education, and B what if something we're to happen to you or the industry and you couldn't fly anymore? Lastly, what if you want to fly in the service? You need at least a BA in most cases.