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What is a pilot?
Apilotoraviatoris a person who controls the
flight of anaircraftby operating its
directional flight controls. While other
aircrew memberssuch asnavigatorsor
flight engineersare also considered aviators,
because they are involved in operating the aircraft
s flight systems.
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Steps To Become A Pilot
Step 1: Obtain a College Education
For those who did not learn how to fly airplanes in the military, there are college
degree programs available. While a degree may not be required, employers
generally prefer pilots with a college education. Commercial airlines tend to prefer
applicants with a bachelor's degree over those with an associate's degree.
Majoring in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or computer
science may provide a good educational foundation for pilots. Airlines prefer
applicants who have taken liberal arts courses, along with classes such as
aeronautical engineering. Flight school classes are typically taught by an
instructor who is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Step 2: Gain Flying Hours
According to the BLS, prior to earning a pilot's license, a pilot-in-training needs to
log a minimum of 250 hours of flight experience. Pilots may log these hours
through the U.S. Armed Forces, where they will obtain familiarity with many
different types of aircraft. Additionally, the FAA licenses flight instructors and flight
schools to help pilots earn necessary flight experience. Many pilots begin their
careers as flight instructors and eventually become commercial pilots after gaining
more flying time and experience.
Step 3: Earn a Pilot's License
After obtaining the necessary flight hours, applicants 18 years or
older can complete the rest of the requirements for a
commercial pilot's license from the federal government. Pilots
must pass a physical examination to ensure they have good
vision and hearing as well as no physical impairments that might
interfere with flight performance. Candidates must also pass a
written exam that includes safety information and a skills test
that is observed by an FAA-certified instructor.
Step 4: Complete Additional Tests and Training
Depending on the type of pilot position, additional tests and
licenses may be required. The FAA offers many different types of
certification, such as airworthiness certificates and medical
certificates. Certain airlines may also require their pilots to take
psychological and intelligence tests.
Step 5: Work as a Pilot
All pilots must begin somewhere, and major airline companies will not hire
inexperienced pilots. Generally, pilots hired at major airlines have around
4,000 hours of experience flying commercial planes. Most pilots employed
with commercial airlines work as co-pilots and obtain additional experience
through this position.
Alternatively, pilots may obtain employment in other industries, like
emergency services, agriculture or reforestation. Pilots typically advance with
experience. For example, some pilots may begin their careers flying charter
planes or helicopters before working with commercial airlines. Some start as
flight instructors, while continuing to learn and become more efficient fliers.
Step 6: Advance in the Field
Pilots follow a ranking system of seniority, much like the army. After gaining
many years of experience, typically 5-15 years, pilots at the first officer rank
may be able to advance to the rank of captain, as outlined in their contract.
Larger airline companies usually have opportunities for even further
advancement, such as director of chief pilot positions.
Salary
Working Lifestyle
Airlinepilotsfly an average of 75hoursper month
and workan additional 150hoursper month
performing other duties.Pilotshave
variableworkschedules that may include several
days of intenseworkfollowed by some days off.
Flight assignments are based on seniority.
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