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Degree Accreditation Requirements

fyrstoppin
Explorer C

Good morning,

 

I am inquiring about the degree requirements to apply for your company as a pilot.  I am currently in a bachelor’s program at Columbia Southern University.  This university is nationally accredited and a “for-profit.”  I have been hearing talk that certain airlines require the degree to be from a regionally accredited “not for profit” institution.  Can you confirm if this is the case and if I have earned a bachelor’s degree I would qualify?

Thank you in advance for your time.

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Re: Degree Accreditation Requirements

williamh
Employee
Employee

Thanks for reaching out! While a bachelor's degree is preferred, it's not required for our First Officers. So you'd be fine on that front. Hope that helps!



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