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Many people dream of a career as a pilot but do not know how to go about it. However, there are some basic eligibility criteria and some steps which can help you to become a pilot and a different set of methods by which you can become a commercial airline pilot. This career is popular due to the glamor and prestige associated with it. A career as an airline pilot is also exciting and highly rewarding both in terms of money and job satisfaction. The actual process of becoming an airline pilot takes a long time and a lot of dedication. There are many precise requirements and it is quite expensive to establish a career as a pilot. For some positions you need 10 years of flying experience even to be able to apply. Let us look at some steps you can choose to follow your dream.
Preliminary requirements
The first requirement is a four year college degree which is necessary to be able to fly for a major airline if not for the regional airlines. It is advisable to get a bachelors degree in science with an emphasis on aviation. Then comes the airline pilot training which is expensive and intense.
Find a flying school
Look around your local area for a good flying school. The minimum flight time requirement of the FAA is 40 hours but if you take an average it is about 60 hours. It is best to opt for schools which have an FAA oversight if you really want a training program that is highly regimented.