In our continuing series interviewing airline personnel Airfarewatchdog.com asked a regional jet pilot about his work. The answers may surprise-and perhaps disturb-you. Is it true that you get paid less than some flight attendants? Yes, but it depends on the airline. Most of us are doing this because we have a passion for aviation and plan to move up in the industry…
Even if you re just beginning to look into becoming an airline pilot, you ll learn very quickly that it is extremely expensive to obtain your required flight training, never mind a college degree which is often required by the more desirable employers. Costs can vary greatly, but let s take a look at what types of expenses you might expect to incur. Let s examine…
The steps below provide guidance on how to use this web site ( determine eligibility and if eligible, how to submit an application. Review the steps below and explore all of the pages in this web site to determine if you are eligible for any WO MOS before beginning an application. Administrative Requirements: US Citizenship. (No Waivers) High school graduate…
It s individuals, not corporations, who dominate orders for new business jets. Many — probably most — of those jets will be flown by professional crews, but increasing numbers will be piloted by their owners at least some of the time. That means hundreds of pilots will transition from some sort of propeller-driven airplane into a jet for the first time this year…
The Air Force is not planning on bringing back warrant officers anytime soon, including for enlisted airmen flying remotely piloted aircraft, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James told Air Force Times Aug. 3. “When we first looked at this, of course that was reviewed as well, whether or not to have a warrant officer program, ” the secretary said during…
Head in the clouds: Mark Vanhoenacker, senior first officer with British Airways, has written a book based on his experiences as a pilot Photograph: Phillip Toledano for the Observer Tom Hanks’s latest thriller, Sully, is about the dramatic emergency landing of a plane on the Hudson River. But what do we know really about the lives of pilots? Jonathan Margolis…
An RAF pilot will normally: Fly jets, multi-engine aircraft or helicopters Engage in air-to-air combat Go on human aid missions in times of disaster Read more about what s involved Average salary ВЈ32, 240 Example: Aircraft pilots and flight engineers, 2013 Read more about what s involved How to become an RAF Pilot In order to train as an RAF pilot, you’ll have…
Aspiring fighter pilots must meet physical, health, intellectual and training criteria. Images The sky’s truly the limit for those who pursue a career as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force. From flying the world’s most advanced fighter jets to leading crews, Air Force pilots serve as members of the military elite. However, before they can take flight, pilots have…
Members of the Navy qualify as aviators through extensive training. Kim Steele/Photodisc/Getty Images Naval aviators serve as pilots and flight officers on the many different types of aircraft employed by the U.S. Navy in defense of the nation. These fliers must not only qualify as members of the Navy and commissioned officers, they must undergo extensive training…
Everyone knows that crosswind landings are usually challenging for student pilots. But beyond landings (and money!), there s a lot about learning to fly that can be pretty tough. Here s what you should be ready for 7) Getting Into School Mode First and foremost, getting your brain into a school mode can be tough, especially if you haven t sat in a formal…
Exclusively on the IDF Blog, an IAF fighter pilot faces the camera and talks about the challenging training he endured to become a pilot. He takes us through the trying yet strengthening moments all the way to the exhilarating and rewarding accomplishment of receiving his pilot’s wings. Meet Lt. G, who at age 22, can be proud to call himself a pilot in the IAF…
The combination of low-cost and very high value is driving fast adoption of drones for many businesses. New uses for UAS aircraft include law enforcement, search and rescue, agriculture, oil and gas line surveillance, entertainment, videography, photography, real estate sales, and aerial surveying. Eventually there will be many hundreds of uses. This is becoming…
Military helicopter pilots undergo extensive training. Thinkstock Images/Comstock/Getty Images All five branches of the United States military employ helicopter pilots for combat and non-combat uses. Each branch uses similar types of helicopters, with minor differences between each type. For example, the Air Force flies Pave Hawks, which are nearly identical…
One question that I m often asked is what the vision requirements are to become a pilot or navigator in the United States Military. Each of the services has their own standards: Air Force To enter flight training, a candidate must pass a Flight Class I Flying Physical. To become a pilot, that means the candidate s vision can be no worse than 20/70 (correctable…
You are eligible if: You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old. You can read, speak, and understand English How do I get a student pilot certificate? You must complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1…
Steps Organize an orientation flight. An orientation flight may be as simple as going to your nearest airport with a flight school. The staff are usually as enthusiastic to get you in an airplane as you are. The orientation flight exposes you to the experience of flying in an airplane and gives you a chance to evaluate yourself on how your body or mind responds…
Pilot career is one of the exciting job options field. The airline pilots are highly trained professionals who are assigned to fly aircrafts and helicopters. The pilots have acute acumen of appropriate decisions of landing, take off and complex situations. Safety rules, passenger comfort, airline timings, weather conditions, mental calmness are few of the essential…
The Apache is only one of the helicopters used by the U.S. Army. Kim Steele/Photodisc/Getty Images Army officers who fly Apache helicopters are known as aviation officers. This category includes all helicopters, such as the Chinook, Black Hawk, Apache and Kiowa. Depending on the type of helicopter and the specific mission, Army helicopters, such as the Chinook…
