How can ibecome a  Commercial pilot ?
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The country you live in is an important factor you left out of this question! The miiitary route aside, the civilian route varies by country.\n\nThis question has been asked a few dozen times on this forum already. Without knowing where you are, it will be hard to address. (Answers from an American perspective will not apply if you are European or Asian, and vice versa.)\n\nCheck these previous questions for answers as one may be directed at your country of residence:\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=AnMOjV2nxUQyGqIF3YiCjL0nzKIX?p=become+pilot&scope=subject&mc=&tab=0&asktime=&prate=&st=1
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CareerAge - Commercial Pilot\n\nIntroduction\n\nThe aviation industry in India has two distinct sector: Commercial and Military. Commercial aviation includes passenger airlines and cargo planes, international air services, air taxi and charter operations being major function. Military aviation includes the Indian Air Force and the aviation arms of the Navy and Army. The Commercial airlines have typical Organisational structure.This includes airlines operations, miantenance marketing and finance divisions.The job of pilot comes under the airlines operation division. This profession, comprising of Captain and Co-pilots constitutes the highly rated and one of the most adventurous career.Its a specialised job and requires intensive training. This profession demands a lot of time, dedication, patience, sacrifice.\n\nNature of Work\n\nPilots fly aircrafts on long and short flights. One hour before take-off pilots check pre-flight plans. These includes the route to be taken and height maintained and also include meteorological information. Pilots have to do complex calculations of take-off and landing and they have to work out the fuel needed for distance to be travelled and height and weight to be maintained.They check equipments and insturment and do briefing to the flight crew.Onflight-pilots have to interpret the data on instrument and control. The most difficult part for a pilot job is Landing and Take-off.Pilots maintains contact with air traffic controls and cabin crew through-out the flight. They also speak at intervals to passengers, giving them information over the public address system on speed and height,details of ground areas they are flying over.duties are shared usually with one co-pilot, After Landing the aircraft is taxied to its final position and engines are shut down by pilots. later they prepare a flight report, noting any problems or instrument difficulties.\n\nPersonality\n\nPilot is a profession of discipline, patience, responsibility, punctuality, commitment and dedication. The job requires a lot of hard work, stamina, alertness of mind, adaptability to follow difficult time schedules, ability to think in crisis, good team spirit etc. Apart from possessing these qualities, the persons willing to take up this as profession, should be calm, pleasant, compassionate, understanding and technically sound.\n\nProfessional Courses\n\n   1. Student Pilot Licence(SPL)This is an examination conducted by flying clubs in every State and covers papers in Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation Air Technical. It is a theory exam.\n      Eligibility-age of 16 years minimum and pass in class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee of Rs.10,000 is required.\n      Selection-Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month, candidates go through a medical test. Air Force Central Medical Establishment(AFCME),Subroto Park,New Delhi and Institute of Aviation Medicine(IAM), Vimanpura Bangalore, are the final authorities for medical fitness.After medical clearance the candidate gets the SPL.Candidates are also required to pass the Pilot Aptitude Test.\n   2. Private pilot licence-practical training After getting the SPL the candidate accompanied by the flying instructor proceeds for initial flying training.this is a dual flight, where the instructor or trianer accompanies the learner to teach him the practical aspect of flying. Then the candidate gets his first independent flight normally after about 15 Hour of dual flying . This includes cross country flying. A total of 60 Hours of flying is needed of which 20 hour minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.\n      Theory Exam-There is a thory examination also, the subjects are: Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Engines, Seamanship.\n      Eligibility : 10+2 and medical fitness certificate from AFCME OR IAM.The age requirement is 17 Years.\n      Fe
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alot of prior military are pilots. either for big airlines or sight seeing tours. They also are in mechanics. alot of computer operators. medical field. engineering. bookeeping. Just a few offf the top of my head \nGood Luck
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Both jobs are difficult in that you are required to be away from home 3 or 4 nights a day and usually work 10 hour days in different cities. Flight attendants are often on their feet for hours, the air in the plane is dry, and the perks of working for an airline are deteriorating.\n\nTraining to be a commercial airline pilot takes years and $$$$$. You would need a college degree, and then become a pilot instructor for a few years, and then work as a private pilate (unless you go into a military flight training program). Once you work as a private pilate, you need 1000+ hours of flying commercial and aircraft type ratings to be considered. Besides that you need presence, leadership, and customer service/people skills.\n\nMost airlines have their own flight attendant training that takes up to a month. You have to have a solid work record and pass a background ck. Initially, for the first few years, you get the worst shifts and work on Holidays and weekends.\n\nWhy do people do it? Once you get past all the training, it is fun. You see the world, and can make good money after a few years. Plus, you can get a few days off a week in a row.
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Not very high, I'm afraid.\n\nCommercial flying is a mugs game. My friend left a £40K job to go be a pilot, after a years training/probation at the midland school he earned £25 for a couple of years and got really bored with it. That was before the airline downturn. I bet its much worse now.\n\nI had a ppl for 3 years and would never consider a commercial pilot role. In what other job do they actually "create" manual things for an operative to do because the job is so boring ? None.\n\nIts a glorified bus driver, and not paid much more than a london bus driver.\n\nThe ONLY way to be a commercial piolt and have a good time is to do private charters. i.e.,buy yourself a plane and do sightseeing or short hop trips. but when you see the rates for that i bet they still don't earn much\n\nSorry if it's not want you want to hear, but you have to be realistic when choosing a career move.
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The poor grammar and spelling of this question makes it very difficult to understand you. I think you are asking about becoming a commercial pilot in India.\n\nI suggest you go here-\nhttp://www.indianpilots.com
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u must be a graduate with maths and physics to join a commercial pilot's  liescence in any flying club or u must have a diploma in aircraft maintanence
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Basically you have to go through your basic progression and then get a lot of freefall time in.  Once you have a good amount of time in (and have shown an aptitude) you might be accepted on an instructor course. Assuming you pass this you could progress to separate AFF, tandem etc certification - this varies per country.\n\nIn terms of pay, as I understand it you can make a living but you wont get rich (this is assuming you are in a country that jumps all year and has decent weather!).  Getting additional certification will help.\n\nI would suggest that you go on an AFF course and see if you have any aptitude and enjoy it before getting any higher ambition.\n\nHope that helps - drop me a line if you want to talk about it.\n\nBlue skies =8-)
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first of all you hve 2 d side what u wanna become an engi,an docter,an pilot,etc.....
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advertise your company\npass out flyers\njust make sure you have all of your bases covered like insurance etc....
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It depends on what they are flying.  Many large planes and spacecraft have overhead panels with switches, and the pilot would need to be able to reach them from a sitting postion especially if they are strapped in.
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I agree with Sophalas:  If you can get pilot training in the military, that will give you a place at the front of the line for commercial pilot jobs.
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In the USA an aspiring civilian pilot can do their flight training and earn their licenses & ratings via these routes:\n\nA university aviation program (career track)\nAn aviation academy program (career track)\nA local flight school or flying club (career track OR recreational pilot)\n\nIf you simply want to be a Private Pilot, you should go to your local airport and investigate the schools or clubs on the field. Then get PPL course and rate info from each. Not all schools or clubs charge the same prices. Some are much more expensive than others.\n\nTo become a Private Pilot in the USA you must:\n1)meet the physical/medical requirements\n2)pass a written examnation*\n3)log a minimum of 40 hours of flight time (10 alone as a student and at least 20 with an instructor)\n4)pass an oral exam*\n5)pass a flight test\n\n*study for these tests can be one onone with an instructor or be taken via a 'ground school' course.\n\nMy flight training and pilot career website addresses How To Become A Pilot, espcially for those on the career track. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/av8trxx99/FAQ.html\n\n"Have you ever dreamt of learning to fly? Perhaps you would like to pursue aviation as a full-time profession, or maybe you'd like to fly for your personal enjoyment. But where can you go to learn to fly? What costs are involved? How long does it take? What are the age limits?" Visit http://flightinfo.com/learntofly.html\n\nGet additional info at these links:\nhttp://www.aopa.org/learntofly/\nhttp://www.beapilot.com\nhttp://www.jetcareers.com
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If you like the open road, then being a long distance truck driver is the way to go. If you like to fly, then be a pilot or flight attendant.
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I guess the first question would be: Is it going to be a hobby or for a career?  When I started, I didn't know either.  I wish I had asked a few questions, not because I would have done it much differently, but I would have known what to expect.\n\nFirst, take an introductory lesson with a flight school to be certain that you enjoy flying.  I assume that you will.\n\nNext, get a flight physical from an aviation medical examiner (which is also your student solo certificate) to determine if you have any disqualifying medical conditions that would keep you from being a pilot before you spend alot of money.  (I went half-way through my private license when I found out I had a heart murmer, that was later cleared by the FAA)\n\nSince we're talking about money, it will cost you quite a bit.  A private license will cost about $15,000.  If you decide for this to be a career, it will cost about $50,000.\n\nWhen choosing a flight instructor, try to find one that is an experienced pilot who also instructs on the side, not a first time instructor.  They will be able to teach you more than the basic curriculum.\n\nThe closest schools to you are probably on Long Island, in Connecticut or in the Westchester area.  I'm on the West Coast now, so I don't know who's who anymore.  Make sure that the school is reputable.  Don't sign a contract to put all of your money down with penalties to withdraw it, such as 10% a month.  There is a national school offering this program.  DON'T DO IT.  IT'S A SCAM!!\n\nIf you do this for a career, you will probably become a flight instructor first.  (doesn't make sense, I know)  It will be a low paying job with long hours.  After a few years, you can move on to just about anything you want to do.  Salaries will not be very good for your first ten years or so.  For you to do it, every step of the way, you'll have to love what you're doing.  The reward won't be money.\n\ngood luck to you
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A pilot must first be created, and if it passes the FCC and the test panel of randomly selected jurors who watch the pilot and rate it, then the producers will review wether it is worthwhile going ahead with the project, given the capital investment needed for something like this, every possible statistical analysis tool is exploited to determine wether it will be a hit. News of there being a pilot in the works is what probably filtered down to you, but this means very little given that about 5% of pilots are approved for production. Don't hold your breath.
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I'm a pilot. I fly 747's, 727, 737, 757, and 767's. I also fly helicopters as a hobbie.