To become a pilot, you should follow these steps one by one:
First, you should begin with medical assessment to obtain First Class Medical Certificate. This certificate is only necessary for airline pilot career seekers and some commercial pilots. You don‘t need it while you are still a student and in the beginning Third or Second Class Medical Certificate might be enough. However, it is always advisable to gain Class 1 Certificate in order to see if you satisfy medical requirements before investing your time and efforts into flight training.
There are many ways to acquire knowledge in aviation, such as training in the military or through a university degree program. Nevertheless, the fastest and the most effective direct path is to study at flight school.
Some flight training schools in the U.S. and other countries require to obtain student pilot certificate before starting the course. Its acquisition is as simple as filling out a form and meeting with a certified flight instructor.
If you have at least 17 years, then you are ready to apply for a flight school near you and earn Private Pilot License. The application process itself depends on the flying school, but usually you will need to be approved in their admission test. After received confirmation, your pilot training begins.
For those who aspire to become professional pilots, the next step in this way is achieving Commercial Pilot License. Applicants should be at least 18 years old, fluent in English, hold an instrument rating, receive ground training, accrue appropriate flight experience, pass a theoretical and a flight test. Commercial pilots possessing this license are permitted to get paid for their work.
To become a pilot at an airline (as a first officer and eventually move into the captain’s seat), you will need Airline Transport Pilot License. To achieve it, you should be at least 23 years old and log at least 1500 flying hours (including 250 hours as captain in command).
Once you hold your ATPL license, you will have to improve flying skills and accumulate more experience. While regional airlines have lower requirements, major airlines usually ask for at least 3000 hours of total flying time. Furthermore, airlines prefer pilots with additional type rating which indicates ability to fly a particular type of an airplane.
Pilot career comprises incremental growth in aviation professionalism along with practical flying experience. This is a long process but satisfying and finally all of your efforts lead to a well-paid pilot job!
Preferred pilot qualifications and abilities that most hiring companies are looking for:
Pilot education. To become a commercial pilot, you need a high school (or equivalent) diploma, but if you plan to evolve your career as an airline pilot, then you should gain a bachelor's degree.
Proficiency in English. Pilots must have English level 4 or above according to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). This requirement helps to avoid communication errors between aviation professionals – flight crew members and air traffic controllers.
Medical certification. A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate is crucial. Every pilot must be in good physical and mental health, have great coordination, hearing, vision (as well as be able to distinguish colours).
Valid Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License. The minimum certification required depends on job position you apply for. To earn a CPL, you must register at least 250 flight hours while to achieve ATPL you will have to log 1500 or more hours of flight time.
No history of aviation incidents, accidents or violations.
No criminal background. In addition to this, pilots must be able to pass drug/alcohol screening and submit to random drug test when required.
Pilot skills. Valuable pilot qualities include quick reaction, safety-oriented mindset, self-confidence, ability to work in a team, flexibility, multitasking, observational, planning, problem-solving and strong technical skills.
Valid passport and being able to travel internationally without restrictions.
The minimum aircraft flight time documented requirements may vary greatly depending on the company and the offered job position. For example, many airlines specify that candidate who wishes to occupy the captain’s position needs at least 3500 total flight hours.
Type rating requirements depend on the particular airline.
Speed up your career. Those who can sponsor a type rating and line training will, consequently, jump start their careers and, as they have their time, those minimum common flight hours don't apply for them.
You will send us your CV and wait upon our response.
We are not an open-door company; the procedure is online if we accept you and if you are approved in the first phase we will invite you to come to one of our simulator centres.
House is included in the programme.
The airline will provide all the documentation for your visa.
It is explained in the programme page itself.
First It depends if we will accept you then during our interview, we will discuss all the details and as everyone knows it, this information is confidential and, we only inform it after the pilot is accepted by the airline.
You can speed up your career by getting a type rating with a line training programme.
Type rating is the license that qualifies you to fly a certain type of jet aircraft for ex: Airbus, Boeing and etc.
Line training is the actual flight time you need in order to have the minimums to enter an airline, like that your chances of employment will be much higher.
We at leads aviation only engage you in the programme if the airline guarantees your job.
Yes! But a short type rating will be necessary to make sure you meet our standards.
We want to inform you about a decision we’ve made regarding our online presence and social media platforms. In light of the nature of our business, which is sometimes mischaracterized as “pay to fly” by critics and those who may not be able to join a top-notch airline program, we have chosen not to maintain profiles on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other public social media platforms such google profiles , reviews web site that are all easy manipulated by users and companies owners trying to buy public approval.
Our primary motivation behind this decision is to safeguard the privacy and security of our real clients. We believe that those who can invest in an expensive training program understand how to navigate the industry, properly evaluate companies, and avoid falling victim to social media scams of any sort.
Our sole channel of communication with our pilots remains our official website, where we provide the most accurate and up-to-date information. To ensure transparency and maintain trust, we have also engaged a single marketing agency to manage our campaigns. They are committed to respecting our decision of avoiding any exposure of our clients on public platforms.
We appreciate your understanding of this choice, which prioritizes your privacy and the integrity of our services. Rest assured, our commitment to providing top-notch training and opportunities in the aviation industry remains untouchable.
In addition to our previous message, we would like to take this opportunity to emphasize that any social media profiles bearing the name of Leads Aviation Networks, LLC or our official website are not legitimate. We operate exclusively from the United States, and we maintain official agents around the world. Please be aware that we do not have any international offices or associated phone numbers.
Furthermore, we want to caution you against any profiles that claim to represent us or use our company’s name, website, or identification. We have no association with any individuals who may falsely claim ownership of our company.
Your trust and security are of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you are well-informed about the authenticity of our online presence.
If you have any doubts or encounter suspicious profiles, please reach out to us directly through our official website or contact one of our official agents to verify the accuracy of any claims made on social media by scammers trying to sell " online " solutions always know by being in India and Africa using well know advcance fee scams. note that we have no indians or africans employees and we dont ask money in advance at all.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in Leads Aviation Networks, LLC.
Absolutely, at Leads Aviation Networks, we want to ensure a safe and secure deal for both our verified clients and our legitimate business.
As previously explained, clients who understand the aviation industry appreciate the importance of verification. We have established an official and secure process for verifying both our company’s authenticity and your intention to join us. This verification process helps create a foundation of trust.
Additionally, when it comes to financial transactions, we employ an escrow agency to facilitate payments. This adds an extra layer of security, including insurance, to safeguard your investment. Your safety and the smooth operation of your pilot experience while flying the A320 under the Leads Aviation Networks umbrella are our top priorities.
We’re committed to providing a trustworthy and reliable partnership throughout your journey with us.
Thank you for choosing Leads Aviation Networks for your aviation endeavors.
Location of the evaluation depends on the intake process, we have 17 bases where we use the Simulators for training and evaluation purposes.
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