Is Associates in Aviation enough to get a job in Regional Airlines?

I believe most of them do not require pilots to have any degree. Can I get Associates in Aviation and all the Pilot Ratings from Single to Multi Engine-instructor. Would that be enough to get a job in regional airlines? If I have Associates degree and more hours of flying, do I get hired first in comparison of the one who has bachelor but less hours than me?

Public Comments

1. Think about, you are competing against the military folks with crazy flight hours under their belts along with whatever degree they also have which are more than likely Bachelor and above, plus the veteran preference.
2. Yes.
3. no
4. The answer is no. But keep working at it you'll get there someday
5. It's all in who you know
6. This is what they look for in the interview How many flying hours does this person have? What aircraft have they flown? How does their personality fit in with our airline? Having a degree is a bonus but it won't get you the job. There is a pilot shortage in the world at the moment so you have a good chance of getting a job without a degree but if have the time to get one. Go ahead and do it incase your aviation career falls apart you will have something else to fall back on!
7. Your flight time will be what gets you the interview but YES, a degree always helps, even with the regionals! Note: It does NOT have to be in aviation but if that is the way you want to go then it is your perogative. However, when you want to move up to a major you will need at least your bachelors degree to be a competitive candidate. A degree may be "prefered" or "required" depending on the airline. See what pilot candidates have been getting hired with (flight time & education) by airline here- http://www.aviationinterviews.com