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Steps To Become An Airline Pilot
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Gerald P Njuguna
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By Gerald P Njuguna
Published on 24 January 2009
 
Do you dream of becoming an airline pilot but doesn't have much clue about it? Well, in that case go through this article to get a better understanding about the concept and steps to become an airline pilot.
Do you dream of becoming an airline pilot but doesn't have much clue about it? Well, in that case go through this article to get a better understanding about the concept and steps to become an airline pilot.

Sure, an airline pilot has a touch of glamor and style attached to it, but it shouldn't be the sole reasons for joining this profession. Remember that, the road to a career as an airline pilot is long and it takes years to actually taste any financial rewards. Just like any other professional career, it also require substantial financial investment, hard work, and dedication.

If you're planning to become an major airline pilot, then remember that it will take years to become one. However, based on your age and fluctuations in the industry, there might be chances that you may never get there before you reach the mandatory retirement age of 65. you'll come across many pilots who got retired as a first officer rather than as a captain.

Always keep in mind that, life as a pilot will mainly center around seniority. So, to experience the luxury things like huge pay package, base location, layoffs (furloughs) and the opportunity to upgrade will mainly depend on seniority rather than merit.

You might have to start as a flight instructor, before moving on to the rank of a first officer at a regional (commuter) airline, then upgrading to captain at the same regional. Once you have acquired the required number of hours as pilot-in-command (PIC), will help you obtain your first job at any major airline, either as a flight engineer or as a first officer, depending on the aircraft.

Step by Step:

For becoming an airline pilot you'll have to obtain series of licenses and ratings during the path to your first airline job. Here are some of the basic certifications that you're required to obtain:
  • Private license
  • Instrument rating
  • Commercial license
  • Multi-engine rating
  • Basic and instrument flight instructor certificate
Only after putting in enough of hard work, diligence, patience, and luck, will you be able to achieve your goal of flying an airline.