When people ask about your career plans and you confidently say you want to be a pilot, you are probably excited about the path you have chosen. However, it can seem overwhelming to choose a flight school, climb into the cockpit for the first time, and begin your commercial pilot career. Here is a step-by-step …
While the aviation industry has been charting the end of the recession-driven “Lost Decade” of the 2010’s, pilots were cheering the onset of a personnel shortage that meant a greater choice of jobs, paid training, a living wage for new aviators, and the demise of practices like “pay to play” in order to build flying …
Aviation ground school serves several important purposes for new and long-professional pilots. Even pilots with thousands of hours undergo a form of ground school when working on an additional certificate or type rating in an airplane which is new to them. Whether taken online at the student’s own pace or under the guidance of an …
In addition to completing your Private certificate or even becoming a Certified Flight Instructor with the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it is possible for you to complete your training while accomplishing a college degree, which can give you an advantage in any number of workplaces. With the GI Bill, you might be eligible for many more …
New student pilots in the United States are sometimes surprised to learn that they can earn many different types of pilot certificates. Knowing about these certificates and their requirements can help with financial planning, setting goals, and exploring the many options available to them. Student Pilot Certificate Candidates must be at least 16 years …
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