Being a pilot might not be as glamorous as it was back in the golden age of aviation, but now could be one of the greatest times in recent history to learn to fly. That’s according to the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), which claims a number of factors have conspired to make this one of the best epochs to become a commercial airline pilot. One of…
The academic requirements are a 10+2 degree with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and a minimum aggregate score of 50% (though the SPL can be obtained at the age of 16 and right after Grade X) Each stage has its own requirements in terms of flying hours, subjects to be taken and examinations. In addition to the academic requirements some of the character traits required…
For the Money lsannes/E+/Getty Images A senior captain at a legacy airline makes a decent salary, but if you get into aviation for the salary, you ll probably be very disappointed. One of the downsides to flying is that flight training is really expensive, and the starting salary for most flight instructors or regional airline pilots is hardly enough to make…
My personal advice if you want to become an airline pilot. One of the most frequent questions I get through my Instagram account @pilotmaria is “What can I do to become an airline pilot” I love that there is such an interest in this profession and I wish I could answer each and everyone of you individually but unfortunately time is limited, so I put together…
Tow Banners Getty/Craig McCausland Banner-towing might not be a glamorous job, but it s a job - and one with lower hour requirements than other jobs. Banner-towing pilots are highly skilled and often fly around water, beaches and sporting events. Tow Gliders If you re in an area with numerous glider operations, you might consider becoming a tow pilot. Towing…
