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The cost of becoming a pilot depends on the pilot license one intends to gain and the country of training. Here’s a general breakdown:

1. Private Pilot License (PPL) 🛩️

  • Cost: **$10,000 – $20,000**
  • Thus it permits flying for private use only but not for commercial purposes.

2. Commercial Pilot License (CPL) ✈️

  • Cost: $40,000 – $100,000
  • It is necessary to be paid as a pilot at times. Some of the costs include, Flight hours, Training school and Aircraft type.

3. First Class Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATPL) 🔥

  • Cost: $60,000 – $150,000+
  • Required for joining the Airline companies as a captain. Sometimes contains multi-engine instruction and additional training.

Additional Costs

  • Type Rating (specialty training for specific plane model i.e. Boeing/Airbus): The type rating fees range between $20,000 to $50,000.
  • University Degree An airline may required it: $50,000 – $150,000
  • Living Expenses During Training

Ways to Reduce Costs

  • Scholarships and flight training schemes offered by the airline.
  • Military training options
  • Financing and loan programs

Do you need suggestions where you can study to be a pilot but at an affordable cost?

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liosmith879

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6mo ago

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