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What it takes to succeed as a professional pilotATP Careers
Whether you already have your pilot's license or are just dreaming of taking flight, becoming an airline pilot can be a rewarding career decision. Airline pilot jobs (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics) are expected to grow 12 percent from now until 2018. If you like taking on responsibility, are a good multitasker, and display a high level of professionalism, becoming an airline pilot may be right for you. Read more about airline pilot training.
Airline Pilot Career Key Points
Your best bets for landing an airline pilot job are at regional and discount airlines. Getting a job at a major airline is tough, but possible. You will face strong competition from other pilots. Many of today's airline pilots came from the military, but more and more pilots are going through private flight academies. To get a job at one of the major airlines, you'll need about 4,000 hours of flight experience. Learn more about airline pilot jobs.
Airlines Now Requiring College Degrees
Most airlines are now requiring a college education, and even if a degree is not required, most successful candidates do already hold a degree. Learn more about online classes to earn your degree.
Is an Airline Pilot Career Right for You?
Airline pilots are a rare breed. Do you have what it takes? As an airline pilot you will...
- spend a lot of time away from home
- maintain odd schedules
- experience jet lag
- be exposed to mental stress
Learn more information about an airline pilot license.
Airline Transport Professionals - 26 U.S. Flight Training Locations -
ATP has been the leader in multi-engine flight training for over 20 years. ATP's quality instruction speaks for itself; we are the only company that has you flying as PIC nationwide, in an airline-style environment, in $500,000 aircraft.
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University of North Dakota - 4 U.S. Flight School Locations -
From the most technologically advanced simulators to the world's largest collegiate training fleet, UND's state-of-the-art facilities provide our students with a training experience second to none. This means your degree program will prepare you for your career and your life. Veterans - you potentially have access to over $100,000 in GI Bill education benefits.
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Aerosim Flight Academy - Sanford, Florida
Aerosim Flight Academy is a top-tier flight school that was originally created by the airlines (Comair/Delta). Because our training structure was developed by the airlines, our instruction is rooted in the discipline required to turn students into successful airline pilots. Aerosim is proud to offer U.S. military veterans VA benefits.
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