Airline Transport Pilot Training
Airline pilots are the most prestigious airline staff members, and they are well paid, with an annual mean pay of close to $150,000. Other benefits include free air travel for family members and spouses. There are several paths that you can follow to becoming an airline pilot. You can take the military way, in which you don't pay any fee while serving, or the private route of going to flight and aviation schools. There are several pilot training programs and stages that you must go through to acquire a license to become an airline transport pilot.
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Requirements
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You must first acquire a student's license and a certificate in piloting, which requires good morals and proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English; and you must pass a pilot knowledge test. After obtaining a student pilot license and completing your course, you will get a private pilot license. Other crucial requirements include being physically fit without physical disabilities, having good synchronization, fine hearing, fine perception, a clear voice and good eyesight of 20/20 vision with or without glasses. Most airlines require a four-year degree.
Certification
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The training entails several tests on landings and takeoffs. Your ability to be in charge of a plane will be increased. You will learn various ways to examine the plane, and how to respond to bad weather that could affect the plane and its landing. The training is intense with several hours of study, instructions and flying an airplane. An airline transport pilot's license requires you to have accumulated 1,500 hours of flight experience with both night and instrument flying.
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Certification
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Certificates are awarded upon completion of every stage and passing the tests. You will receive an airline transport certificate after obtaining your private and commercial license and accumulating the necessary flight hours.
Gaining experience
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Airline transport pilots begin flying with smaller commuter and regional airlines as they gain necessary experience. They can also start as flight instructors, building up the required flight hours and getting more acquainted with flying. As their training intensifies, they occasionally fly charters and get flying contracts with air-taxi firms.
Duration
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The duration of the training depends largely on the student's ability to grasp the lessons and opportunities. The stringent training requires a large fraction of the pilot's time, plus full concentration and dedication. Qualification can take up to 15 years.
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References
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