Your first step is to take an introductory flight in a sailplane. That flight will introduce you to a world you have never known. And it is so exciting that you will want to explore it, to learn more about it and to become part of it. Accept that challenge and you are on your way to becoming a part of the world of glider pilots. As with any course of study, the…
The North Texas Aviation Education Initiative was initiated by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) from a widely recognized need for additional aviation workforce regionally and nationally. Despite its preeminence in the aviation industry, and the demonstrated need to train additional aviation professionals, the region lacks a public university…
Steps Part 1 Joining the Army Enlist in the U.S. Army. Anyone who wishes to become an Army pilot must first become an enlisted Soldier or an Officer in the U.S. Army. There are two types of enlisted Soldier service: full-time active duty Soldiers, and part-time members of the Army Reserve. In order to qualify for service, all prospective Soldiers must be at least…
Even more stark is the percentage of gradutes produced by private institutions. While non-public schools are the minority (making up 35% of respondents), they produce nearly nine out of every ten AMTS graduates. AMTS are creating specialized aviation maintenance technicians outside of their A&P programs. Of those educational institutions reporting, half…
Becoming a pilot in the Canadian Air Force is quite challenging and potentially dangerous, but relatively inexpensive. The Air Force provides all necessary training and subsidizes your education. To apply, you need only be a Canadian citizen over 17 years of age with a High School education, however a degree WILL be required. Very few who apply succeed in becoming…
You can become an airline pilot via the civilian route by attending a local flight school or college/university with a flight training program, in which you can earn all your pilot certificates and ratings. If you choose the civilian route to become an airline pilot, the following steps will guide you in the right direction: Step 1: Obtain a First Class Medical…
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…
