Become a Pilot

Secrets to Completing Online Application for the Airlines

Here is one of those sneaky little problems most users don’t see when completely online applications but those of us on the other side see all the time. And this problem can create a bunch of big problems. Here’s the deal…if you cut and paste material directly from a Word document into an online form […]

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New Training Rules for Professional Pilots

If the Federal Aviation Administration gets its way, airlines will face yet another headwind: the rising cost of air safety.  In the biggest change to flight crew training requirements in 20 years, the FAA is proposing a new safety rule that would send pilots back to school.  The plan, which will be out for comment […]

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Becoming a Pilot by Pencil Whipping

I don’t think there is a professional pilot out there who has not at least thought about adding a little flight time to their logbooks that they never really flew. In the jargon of the industry this is called pencil whipping or padding a logbook, the whipping up of flight time with nothing but your […]

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Using a Mentor to Help You Become an Airline Pilot

How Do I Guarantee I Make It As A Commercial Pilot? Your road to becoming a commercial pilot largely lies on your training, skills and determination. One of the easiest ways to have a great professional piloting career is to do well in flight training; this will help you to stand out at every step […]

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What Are The Qualifications To Become A Pilot?

There is great competition in the industry so you need to be the best you can. Because of this, you need to make sure you, and your resume, stand out from the rest of the crowd. The airline industry can be challenging, even if you have the qualification to be hired in another industry, piloting […]

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What is the Likelihood of Becoming an Airline Pilot

This is the time of year for people to be making choices about what colleges and universities to go to. If you are looking at becoming an airline pilot, you will no doubt be looking at aviation colleges and wondering if it is worth it. The real question is – what is the likelihood of […]

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What is the Likelihood of Becoming a Commercial Pilot?

The odds are really good if you are starting out now or are in the beginning phases of training. There is a current expected pilot shortage coming very soon and signs are already being seen in some areas. As the Vietnam era pilots reach retirement age or are forced to retire because of medical issues […]

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The One Big Secret About Flight School

Here’s Your *One Big Thing Video* First off, thanks for checking out “The One Big Thing” I can’t wait to hear how you are using this info. Here it is: Flight School Evaluation Form WAIT! There’s More! It’s rare that I tell you about other programs… Especially about the competition. But I just found something […]

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What education do I need to become a professional pilot?

The simplest answer is you need a 4 year college degree and flight training up to a commercial pilot license. A four-year degree will go a long ways so it is important you get a degree. Airlines like to see 4-year degrees and many require them, but the actual degree can vary. They do not […]

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Flight School Evaluation Form

Picking the right flight school is one of the most important aspects for become a professional pilot at any level.  This becomes the building blocks that everything else is built upon.  So taking the time to find the right school is worth every minute you might spend. Even a couple of days spent finding the […]

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