Original Message

large generalizations but we get ur point.

Is what it is.

The education requirements have to do with the scope of variables pilots of certain flying vehicles doing certain jobs are going to have to deal with, effectively, given the total operating environment.  Which means one's mind best have had plenty of exercise and development in order to operate in the sophisticated and demanding ones that move from dealing with many many variables, constantly.

None of the above means education makes the pilot, it doesn't, it makes a higher quality thinker than those with lesser education or 'smarts', thus such individuals may be more effective in piloting jobs that take a lot of memory and quick and complex thinking (DUH).

This could be developed but the point is obvious.  

There are plenty of very complex piloting helicopter jobs, and very very smart and educated pilots in all types of  aviation.  The overall assertion helicopter pilots have less education than those with jobs requiring 4 year degrees tends to be true (though the gap is closing) but doesn't mean they do not work up to and beyond their potential, learning as they go, just like all pilots, everywhere.  Different kind of respect, for all.  Worthwhile learning and practicing.