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want to become a pilot what to do


Srinchal 15th Dec, 2024
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Prachi Kumari 15th Dec, 2024

Hello,

Here is step by step guide on how you can become a pilot :-

  • Meet Basic Requirements :

    • Minimum age: 16–18 years (varies by country).
    • Educational qualification: High school diploma with strong math and physics.
  • Medical Fitness :

    • Obtain a Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate from an authorized aviation medical examiner.
  • Choose a Pilot Pathway :

    • Private Pilot License (PPL) for recreational flying.
    • Commercial Pilot License (CPL) for professional pilots.
  • Enroll in a Flight School :

    • Join an accredited flight training academy for ground school and practical flight hours.
  • Complete Required Flight Hours :

    • PPL: 40–60 hours.
    • CPL: 150–250 hours.
  • Pass Exams and Tests :

    • Pass written, oral, and flight exams.
  • Build Flight Experience :

    • Work as a flight instructor or join regional airlines to log hours.
  • Secure Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) License :

    • Meet 1,500 flight-hour requirement (in most countries).
  • Apply for Airline Jobs :

    • Prepare for interviews and simulator tests.

Hope it helps !

Sajal Trivedi 15th Dec, 2024

Hello aspirant,

To become an pilot you must have completed the pilot training course. A pilot training gives students the abilities and information needed to fly airplanes professionally. A student pilot license (SPL), private pilot license (PPL), and commercial pilot license (CPL) are the usual starting points for aspiring pilots. With options in commercial airlines, cargo operations, or private charters, the pilot training provides a route to an exciting career in the aviation sector.

For more information, you can visit our site through following link:

https://www.careers360.com/careers/airline-pilot#:~:text=To%20Captain%20a%20commercial%20aircraft,considering%20any%20pilots%20for%20promotion.

Thank you

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