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Step 1
Peruse online directories, such as "The School Directory," for aviation trade schools. Check out individual flight school websites as well (e.g., "Streamline Aviation").
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Step 2
Know that you'll need approximately 40 to 60 hours of flight training and a physical by an approved aviation medical examiner (approval is by the aviation authorities, or FAA) to complete basic pilot training.
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Step 3
Join a local flying club or enroll in a flight school to gain required hours for pilot training. Take an introduction flight first to discover whether or not pilot training is for you. Ask questions and ascertain what becoming a pilot is about.
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Step 4
Check out various aviation trade school websites, such as the "Emory Air," website for airplane mechanic and maintenance training requirements as well as other types of aviation career training requirements.
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Step 5
Get in touch with the aviation or flight schools you're most interested in. Ask about tuition or training costs and whether or not schools offer payment or installment plans before you pick an aviation trade school or flight school.
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Step 6
Calculate costs and determine which aviation trade schools or flight schools will best serve your training needs. Pick an aviation trade school or flight school and start your career with airplanes.
