Most corporate pilots don t get paid to fly, they get paid to wait. As Josh Martin and others have answered in great fashion, what you do with the waiting time is up to each individual pilot and dictated by whomever the employer/owner is and what their schedule entails. Some corporate aviation missions are out at 8 am and back by 5-6 pm almost every day with…
If you have always had a passion for aircraft, you’ve probably considered becoming a pilot. Airline pilots enjoy an exhilarating profession and a median salary as high as $98, 410 per year the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. Most airlines require pilots to have a college degree, but candidates can consider many different options when…
Commercial pilots can transport passengers or cargo. Digital Vision./Photodisc/Getty Images Commercial aviation is often associated with passenger airlines but also includes cargo transportation. Many pilots learn to fly in the military, although civilian flying schools are becoming increasingly popular. All pilots must hold a commercial pilot s license as well…
Age Requirement You need to be at least 18 years old when you enlist in the Army, and you have to appear before the military board that selects candidates for flight school before turning 33 years old. If you’re 33 or 34, it is possible to get a waiver. Citizenship You must be a citizen of the United States. If you’re not a citizen, you can apply to become one…
Aviation officers coordinate/lead operations using Army helicopters: OH-58 Kiowa, UH-60 Black Hawk, CH-47 Chinook and the AH-64 Apache. These operations can haul troops and carry supplies, as well as provide quick-strike and long-range target engagement. Job Duties Coordinate employment of aviation Soldiers and aircraft at all levels Command and control aviation…
As a college student in 1979, Cathy Cook had plans to go law s​chool and in her spare time, she would fly airplanes. Despite falling in love with aviation when she was a girl, women pilots were rare in those days so Cook never ​considered making her hobby into a career. Then, w​hen an unexpected opportunity arose, Cook changed course and joined the U.S. Air Force…
Say “test pilot, ” and whose name comes to mind? For most people, it’s Chuck Yeager, the first test pilot to break the sound barrier in the Bell X-1 in 1947. While military test pilots make up the bulk of the profession, there are also civilian test pilots who work for aerospace industries, governments, and certification agencies. Even a few private citizens…
I have met some amazing pilots, some of whom were simply naturals at anything aviation related. They could fly a washing machine if you put wings on it. These naturals are few and far between though. In a class of 40, there might be one. There may be one in one class, and you might go a few classes before you see another one. Even for these naturals, they are…
Commercial airline pilots operate planes owned by well-known aviation companies. Commercial airline pilots must plan flight routes, communicate with air traffic controllers and understand the technology needed to safely command aircraft. Commercial airline pilots must pass rigorous flight training exercises while also being in peak physical condition. Education…
It’s an annual rite of passage for millions of high school seniors: anxiously checking their mailboxes for thick envelopes and weighing their options about where to go to college. For that special breed of student who couldn’t imagine anything less than a career in aviation, the choices become somewhat clearer. If your goal is to become an aviation professional…
Opportunities for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) pilots are now wide-open under the new FAA small UAS (sUAS) Part 107 rule, which legalizes and regulates these air ops. Drone work in the U.S. film and TV industry has also taken flight recently under the agency’s Section exemption waivers. Meanwhile, demand for experienced commercial and military pilots to operate…
What’s the difference between a cargo jet and a passenger jet? If you were to step onto the flight deck of a freighter, you probably couldn’t distinguish it from the flight deck of the passenger model; it’s the same front office. There is one minor but critical addition; at the back of our cockpit we have a small, private lavatory. It has the flushing blue water…
To rise to a challenge. To launch a career or travel for business. To experience the freedom and exhilaration of seeing the world from above. Whatever your reason for learning to fly, your flight training journey will likely start at your local airport. Search for flight schools in your area here, or consider flying clubs, which often also offer training. Taking…
International Space Station Program Description The ISS is the largest international scientific and technological endeavor ever undertaken. The ISS is a permanent laboratory in a realm where gravity, temperature, and pressure can be manipulated for a variety of scientific and engineering pursuits that are impossible in ground-based laboratories. The ISS is a…
Be physically and mentally sound. In order to obtain more than the most basic of licenses, you ll need to hold a first or second-class medical certificate from the FAA. Vision is the main concern here; in order to work your way up the totem pole of pilot-hood, you ll need to have vision that can be corrected to 20/20. And if you re colorblind, well, it depends…
There are a WIDE variety of professional pilot positions, but the three that are the most common career paths are airline, corporate, and military. I will try to briefly describe each. The path to a corporate or an airline cockpit often starts off the same. Since the few desirable corporate pilot and airline jobs require a college degree and thousands of hours…
Steps Part 1 Learning about the Navy Understand your responsibilities. Being a Navy Pilot is an incredibly difficult, time-consuming, and emotionally and physically demanding job. Before you begin your career path, make sure you fully understand your responsibilities and are up to the task. As a pilot, you may take part in warfare. Your duties include antisubmarine…
It’s time for your pre-flight check. Delta Air Lines is looking for pilot candidates who meet our high standards of aviator skills, safety, professionalism, and customer focus. If you are interested in joining our team of professional pilots, you may apply or update your existing application via AirlineApps.com. General Requirements At least 23 years of age…
