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Short answer... any age with an instructor. The real answer is not so short, especially if you are asking about jet airliners...
At 16 you can get a student pilot certificate by passing a medical exam and eventually fly solo (no passengers) but not in an airliner.
At 17 you can get a private pilot or recreational certificate and take passengers, but not in an airliner.
At 18 you can get a commercial certificate to carry passengers or freight for hire, but not in an airliner.
At 21 you can get an airline transport pilot certificate and carry passengers or freight for hire, in an airliner.
Each license has further FAA requirements for knowledge and experience, but the limiting factor is really the insurance company that protects the owner of the airplane in question. They can layer on additional requirements such as how many thousands of hours in a certain type of aircraft.
A few more stepping stones along the path...
There are three levels of medical exam that go with different certificates and operations.
If there is more than one engine you'll need a multiengine rating. If it floats you'll need a seaplane rating. If it has a jet engine there is a turbine rating for that. Then there are type certificates because the big airplanes are so complex that transferring from one twin engine airliner to another without type-specific training would be unsafe.
You can search "FAR 61" at FAA.gov for the intricate details.
What else can I help you with?
Does a jet fly faster than an commercial airplane?
It depends on what kind of jet or commercial airplane it is.
How long can a commercial airplane fly without refueling?
22 hours
What does a 6-year-old need to fly on an airplane?
A 6-year-old needs a ticket, identification, and adult supervision to fly on an airplane.
What does my 5-year-old need to fly?
To fly on a commercial airplane, your 5-year-old will need a ticket, identification, and possibly a birth certificate. They may also need to follow specific safety guidelines and be accompanied by an adult.
Can a 1 month old baby fly in a commercial airplane?
it doesn't say anything against age..... but you must have a right restraint system or hold the baby.
Can a infant with a parent fly in a airplane?
Yes, surely an infant can fly in an airplane with his/her parent....no issues at all...I have myself carried my 4 month old baby abroad in airplane. PM
Can a person weighing 400 lbs fly on a commercial airplane?
Yes, a person weighing 400 lbs can fly on a commercial airplane. However, they may need to purchase an extra seat or make special arrangements with the airline to ensure their comfort and safety during the flight.
How old do you have to be to fly an airplane?
In the US you can fly an airplane (accompanied by an instructor) at any age. You must be 16 to solo and 18 to obtain a pilots license.1
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
Average how high does a jet airplane go?
Most commercial jetliners fly routes between 28,000 and 35,000 feet.
What is an old fashioned term for an airplane pilot?
In WW1 pilots were called fly boys.
What does an 8-year-old need to fly on an airplane?
An 8-year-old needs a valid identification, such as a passport or birth certificate, to fly on an airplane. They may also need a ticket and possibly a guardian or adult accompanying them, depending on the airline's policies.
