What education is needed to become a pilot?

Answer 1

It depends on what you want to do in aviation. If you just want to fly for fun you just need to just get you Private Pilots Certificate. If you want to pursue a career in aviation you need to get a Commercial Pilots Certificate. To get a job at a Major airline you need a Bachelors degree, it doesn't matter what you have your degree in as long as you have a degree. To a job a part 135 charter operation you may need a bachelors degree also. Otherwise to get a job in aviation you need a lot of experince. Most people get this experience Flight Instructing or other low paying jobs for several years before you land a decent job.

So once you have a degree in anything it is safe to start your training? What if it's an international degree, because I'm living in the Caribbean and I'll be going to the U.S. to pursue my dream hopefully! Does a international degree have any value in the U.S.? I'm really not familiar with the education system!

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I have read the above and think it is rubbish to say one NEEDS a bachelors degree in order to become a pilot. I'm a private pilot and know many commercial pilots without them. There is however a lot of learning to do and a propensity for learning will be key.

Answer 2

To become a pilot, you need a high school diploma or equivalent. After that, you’ll need to complete FAA-approved training at a flight school or through a college aviation program. Additionally, you’ll need to obtain a commercial pilot’s license and accumulate a certain number of flight hours to qualify for specific pilot positions.