To become a pilot you first have to decide what direction that you want to pursue.Do you want to fly for the airlines?Do you want to fly for fun?Do you have other aviation careers that you would like to pursue?

Step One

No matter which direction you want to pursue, everybody has to take the first step. Look into a local flight school and take a discovery flight. A discovery flight gives you a chance to be in the left seat with the controls in front of you. Most of the time you will be permitted to take the controls to cruise around when you are up in the air.

What did you choose?

When you complete your discovery flight, you will make the decision to pursue flight school. The next flight you take will be your first PPL flight. You must complete your PPL to fly on your own and act as PIC. You can now carry passengers!

What next?

If you chose to fly for fun with friends or family. You must only complete your PPL and remain current. To pursue a career in aviation, you must study further.

Decisions.

You must complete your IFR rating, Commercial License, and ATP license to enter the airlines. You need 250 hours to receive your Commercial license and 1500 hours to receive your ATP license. You can receive a degree in aviation to reduce the hours required to get your ATP license.

Career

“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”

How To Become a Pilot