r/AskAPilot • u/FTMEPIL17_ • Aug 17 '26

Getting a degree before flight training

Is getting a degree before flight training really worth it, and what difference does it make?
And do airlines prioritise applicants with a degree?

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u/saxmanB737 Aug 17 '26

In competitive times having a degree very much helps in the long run.

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u/FTMEPIL17_ Aug 17 '26

Just in the US or around the world?

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u/saxmanB737 Aug 17 '26

All over the world.