Examining the Value of a Bachelor's Degree for Helicopter Pilots

Abstract

Traditionally, a bachelor’s degree has never been a qualification requirement for entry-level helicopter pilots obtaining employment or for even becoming entirely successful helicopter pilots in the industry.As helicopter companies grow into larger corporate entities, a bachelor’s degree is beginning to appear as a desirable qualification on some helicopter pilot job advertisements.Currently, only corporate helicopter operators, aircraft manufacturers, and some branches of the military actually require their helicopter pilots to hold 4-year degrees.

Authors

• Sheard, Stacy Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Cox, Bryan Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University