How to Become an Airline Pilot

How to Become an Airline Transport Pilot

Embry Riddle University

How to Become an Air Transport Pilot.

If you love to fly, there is no better job than becoming an Air Transport Pilot. Becoming a commercial is a rewarding and lucrative career. The airline transport pilot (ATP) is tested to the highest level of piloting ability. The ATP Certificate is a prerequisite for acting as a pilot in command (PIC) of scheduled airline operations. (Pilots Handbook 2009). There are two distinct paths to become an Airline Transport Pilot. One is join the military and get the required training or enroll in a flight school; the candidate should realize that it takes a big commitment to become an Air Transport Pilot. The Airline Transport Pilot License takes the most time and cost the most money. There will be some specialized training that will need to be taken along with several other requirements that have to be met to become an Air Transport Pilots. The applicant may have to complete a four year degree, which may be required by the airlines and obtain the required amount of aircraft flight hours to be certified as an Air Transport Pilot. To work for a major airline you will need to complete all required training and have obtained an Air Transport Pilot license.

There are a number of paths to an airline piloting career, but only two paths that are the most pursued by individuals. Regardless of which path you take, you will ultimately need a combination of pilot certificates and ratings, flight experience, and a great attitude. In order to be eligible for employment at an airline governed by Part 121 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, you will need a commercial pilot license with a multiengine and instrument rating. The two basic paths to becoming a commercial airline pilot, Enroll in an Accredited Aviation University or enlist in the military (Air Line Pilots Association International) or there is a third but lesser used option, receiving basic flight...