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AVIATION CAREERS
Part 121 vs Part 135, Fatigue, and Your Future Career A lot of people think airline pilots can just “fly as much as they want” as long as they feel up to it. Reality: the FAA is obsessed with fatigue risk (in a good way), and there are hard limits on how many hours you […]
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Becoming a certified flight instructor (CFI) is often seen as a stepping stone for pilots aspiring to build the necessary flight hours for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. But how exactly does instructing help you log those critical 1500 hours? Is it a slow grind, or can you strategically accelerate the process? Let’s explore […]
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Discover how flight instruction under FAA guidance elevates aviation careers, enhancing pilot skills and expertise in flying airplanes.
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Did you know commercial pilots need at least 250 hours of flight time? In contrast, private pilots require just 40 hours. This difference underscores the rigorous nature of aviation careers, especially between commercial and corporate pilots12. For those aspiring to fly, grasping the differences between these roles is essential. Each path comes with its own […]
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Given that the FAA requires pilots to log 1500 hours of flight time in order to earn their Air Transport Pilot (ATP) rating and thus fly for the airlines, there are a myriad of career opportunities that pilots with a commercial rating can pursue, with as few as 250 hours of total flight time. These […]
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Arguably among the most frequently sought after inquiries when it comes to aviation are questions surrounding how much money you can make as a pilot, and what it takes to become one. While the answer varies and depends on what are your short-term and long-term goals as a pilot, one thing must be made crystal […]
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The journey to becoming a commercial pilot is demanding and arduous. It requires discipline, mental and physical fortitude, determination, persistence, and a growth mindset. As a general rule, becoming a commercial pilot requires you to pursue and obtain a series of intermediary aviation licenses and ratings, each progressively building upon one other (which can be […]
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In the world of aviation, there isn’t just one type of pilot, just like there isn’t just one type of doctor. The title of “pilot” is an umbrella term that branches out to refer to a very diverse array of roles in aviation. You will find that different pilots are trained to fly different types […]
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