What Is The Type Rating Course Like? What Can You Expect? In this blog post, I’m going to explain what a Type Rating is, why it’s important, and what you’ll experience in a typical Type Rating course. I’ll also share my personal journey of getting a Type Rating for the Airbus A320. This blog post … Read more
Being an airline pilot is a unique job, not like the usual 9-to-5 work. To become one, you need to invest a lot of money, sometimes around $100,000 or £100,000. Whether you dream of being a pilot or just want to know more about their job, it’s good to know the ups and downs from … Read more
This blog post is part of our guide on how to become a commercial pilot, and it’s all about the group activities that happen during your pilot selection day. Pilot Group Exercises – Why Are They Assessed? Pilots need various skills to do their job well. These skills include things like being a good leader, … Read more
Pilot Aptitude Tests – Pass Your Pilot Selection Day Pilot aptitude tests are an important part of the process for people who want to become pilots and join a pilot training program. If you’re curious about what these tests are like, you can start by searching for information on the internet. There are many online … Read more
When you want to become a commercial pilot, your math skills, especially the ability to do quick math in your head, are really important for your training and career as a pilot. Pilots use mental math during every flight to manage the plane’s energy and make sure they descend to the runway at the right … Read more
Pilot Interview Questions – Airline Pilot Interview The pilot interview is an important part of getting into flight school. It’s one of the last steps before you can start pilot training. Don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of experience or if you’re younger than some of the other candidates. The interview is not … Read more
How Many Hours Do Pilots Work? Pilots are the people who fly airplanes, and it’s a well-respected job that pays them a good amount of money, sometimes more than $400,000 a year. But, how many hours do pilots have to work to earn that money? Well, it depends on a couple of things. First, it … Read more
Pilot Schedule – How Many Days Off Do Pilots Get? Many people wonder, “How much time do airline pilots have to rest?” I wondered the same thing when I started my pilot training. The answer is different for each pilot and depends on factors like the airline they work for and the kind of flying … Read more
Getting an airline job after spending a lot of money on pilot training is a big concern for people who want to become pilots. The journey from pilot training to getting the job you dream of in an airplane cockpit can be tough. But let’s break it down into simple steps and look at the … Read more
The next thing you need to do to become a commercial pilot is to get something called an Instrument Rating. This is a special certification that comes along with your Commercial Pilot’s License (CPLIR). This part of your training is more advanced compared to your earlier flying lessons, no matter which flight school you go … Read more