How to become a pilot?

Answer 1

Flying is not the career that it used to be. Today's pilots go through quite a great deal to get to fly the planes that they do. There really are two paths that you can take to become a pilot. First is to apply for acceptance in one of the military training programs (Army, Air Force, Navy) and they will put you through the paces to becoming a pilot.

The second is the more common and harder path. The first step is your private permit. Try to find a part 141 school near you if at all possible. This is an accreditation process that helps later on. Take the discovery flight and start the lessons.

After about 55 to 80 hours, you will be ready to take the real plunge. Your private certificate. (The minimum is 40 hours but almost no one gets there that quick.)

Once you have your private certificate, you are ready to start learning to really fly. Get 125 hours or more in and start setting up for your instrument rating. Many people combine this with their commercial rating and that is a less expensive method.

When you are done with these ratings you need your multi engine rating. Try getting involved in any weather flying as soon as you can. IFR (bad weather) flying is always a plus.

Now the paths start separating slightly. Guys need far more hours of actual flying than females do. Men will also need to get their ATP rating by themselves normally. (Women in Aviation will help females with this.) At about 300 hours of twin time for women and 1,200 hours for guys you can start looking for a job in the cargo area. Females may find it easier to enter some areas due to quotas needing to be filled. Charter flying will be much easier for girls to get into with fewer hours (as an example).

Flying cargo or charter for a year will build your hours and weather experience to the point that you can get hired by the commuters. Pay really is bad here, but most people do not stay long. Keep applying for the majors. Keep a safe flying record and a friendship with everyone. Relationships are more important here then ANY other field.

Note of clarification: While it may be easier for women to get a job in some instances, there is no differentiation in the FAA requirements for the various certificates and ratings between men and women.

Answer 2

In selecting your flying school, scout around at a few schools before making a decision on which one you will enroll with. Some key points may appear simple, but are very important. Ensure that the institution is clean as this points to how much detail is paid to maintenance of the office and the planes. As in all businesses customer service is very important and the aviation industry is no exception. Enquire about the number of flight instructors available as with too few instructors you may find yourself watching other people fly, while you sit on the bench waiting. Find out about the aircraft that are used for training (generally Cessna 152 or Cessna 172 or the Katana). Find out about their Insurance policy, maintenance schedule as well as their accident history (if any, how many and the details). Enquire about the fleet size and complement so that you can fly when you want to and you won

Answer 3

I dont know from which country you are. But in India you have to have passed 10th grade (preferably 10+2, very soon the Govt. Of India is planning to introduce minimum qualification for pilots to be a "Graduate").You have to be medically fit. Then join a flying club to get your license. You have exams to appear conducted by the Aviation authority of that country , in India its the "D.G.C.A." which means "Director General of Civil Aviation". You need to fly for 250 hrs to get your CPL ( Commercial Pilots License ) after which you are eligible to apply for a job in an airlines. In India it may take up to 2 Years to get your CPL. Whereas in the US you can get it as early as in 6 to 9 months. Once back in India you need to convert your license by appearing stipulated exam conduted by the DGCA.

== How to be a pilot? Learn to fly. There are a number of paths in the U.S., but the two major ones involve getting pilot training either on your own or from the government through military service. Most military pilots are college graduates who enlisted, were commissioned and then went to flight school. But there are a few warrant officer flight slots within the service. No college degree required. Any recruiter would be glad to answer questions. Recruiters have been known to "skew" their representations of possibilities in service opportunities owing to the fact that they need to sign people up for duty. If you go private, you'll have to spend some money. There's a private pilot's course, and then flight lessons and the written test and the flight test. Then you'll need to log hours. You cannot fly people, but you may hook up time flying a package or two. With a private pilot's license, look at an instrument rating. More study, more flight training and the written test and the flight test. All of the costs of the private pilot's course and the instrument rating will have to be paid for by the individual taking the courses. And it ain't cheap. Call a local flight school. They have a lot of insight into the pilot game. If you are considering being a paid pilot, the flight school may present a picture of the professional pilot that is a bit inaccurate because their motivation is to get you signed up for school. The parts about type ratings, glider, lighter than air, multi-engine, rotorcraft, jet,... as well as the Airline Transport Pilot's ticket were left out here. You'll be able to find out about them in a short time if you hook up some information via the sources suggested. Call recruiters for each branch of the service, including the U.S. Coast Guard. They all have pilots. They all need them. Remember to ask each one specifically about warrant officer flight training if you're not gonna grab a sheepskin. Call a private pilot's school or private flight club. Remember always that there are two things in the world that don't count: the amount of air space above you and the amount of runway behind you. Hit the links, read, and get a push back. Oh, and good luck. --Different Answer-- Hi! I just checked your question out, these are the degrees you need to learn to become a pilot (I got it from my pdf file of BALCA) First by getting into one of the Armed Services (Navy, Marines, Army or RAF) as a trainee pilot. This is open to young people from 17-24. But only a limited number of trainee pilots are taken on each year. To be accepted, applicants should have five GCSEs (including Maths and English), two A levels or equivalent and/or a degree. Vacancies are few and competition is fierce.

Answer 4

You have to take lessons to fly an airplane and a lot of steps it's a very hard job to do to become a pilot it takes months or weeks or even years just to learn how to fly an airplane and you also can become a professional if you become really good and you might be on television,computer,magazine,newspaper or even the Guiness world records so if you wanna become a pilot then try your best and Good luck go for it!

Answer 5

Check out Aviator College www.aviator.edu

Several options to choose from. Private Pilot thru ATP

You can get a 2 year associates degree along with your commercial certificate. Stay on as a paid intern to build your time to ATP minimums.

Answer 6

If you want to learn to fly an aircraft, the sky’s the limit to where you can take it. The private pilot licence is the launch pad to a series of add-on ratings and certificates to fly for pleasure or make it your career. Flight training for fixed wing aircraft encompasses written exams, flight time in a light plane, and in some instances, a simulator is provided for additional cockpit skills.

Local aviation schools are the best place to begin for the private license and most of them will offer a package program to include an instrument rating, multi-engine, and the Certified Flight Instructor certificate. Pilots flying for pleasure need not continue past the private license, however, an investment into the turbo prop or multi-engine rating will be needed if you wish to fly a heavier aircraft.

The Certified Flight Instructor certificate allows the new pilot to earn an income in the air by carrying passengers for hire and gaining employment as a flight instructor. Working in the aircraft industry is a great way to build your flight time and earn some money as you go. The pay is not the best at first, but the work is steady and gets you free air time as pilot in command for your log book.

Pilots who wish to push forward for a career with the major trunk and carriers will need to take the Airline Transport Pilot exam and get a jet rating. The FAA requires the ATP applicant to be at least 21 years old, so there is no sense in beginning your flight training too early and having to wait for the minimum age.

If you are starting with zero hours and wish to become an airline pilot, the fastest and most economical route is to start your training with a larger aviation school that can take you through the entire program. The costs will be in the tens of thousands of dollars, however financing is available and your professional flight training will be comprehensive from one flight school rather than transferring from place to place.

Answer 7

to become a pilot you must take flying lessons.

Answer 8

u have to study physics very well and to join you have to pay rs 40 lakhs even if ur the highest mark

Answer 9

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