It says that but it really doest matter. How you do in the interview and sim, and your personality matters way more. I know a number of pilots who worked at Jazz and Encore with only having done private training (not in a program). As for aviation vs. regular degrees... a degree is a degree. It wil...

With Air Canada, an aviation diploma can replace a degree in terms of points. I was hired in 2012 with 2500 hours and an aviation diploma only. I don't think that doing a degree is bad, especially if you are doing it at the same time as your flight lessons. What I don't recommend is 'loosing' 3 or ...

My personal opinion.. from what I have witnessed with other pilots progressing around me over the years... It's that flight hours are the single most important thing in your pilot resume. If progressing ASAP in your career as a pilot is your number one priority, I sincerely believe 4 years in unive...

BillyBeany, Do you care to enlighten us on what "negative aspects" of Aviation Degrees you have discovered when relating to the Aviation industry? - Aviation Degrees are useless if you lose your medical or get furloughed. - If you realize Aviation isn't for you, you'll need to obtain further educat...

After been warned of all the negative aspects of Aviation Degrees, I've decided to complete my flight training alongside doing a 4 year Computer Science Degree in Toronto. So, on to my question... Will Air Canada regard a 4 year Bachelors of Computer Science as highly as an Aviation college Degree/D...

Apparently, Jazz prefers those who "Graduate from an Aviation College Degree, or Diploma program". However, at least from what I've been told, obtaining a Degree in something like Computer Science is more beneficial, as Airlines do not care where your Degree came from, or what it's in. So, on to my ...