A career as an airline pilot is exciting and there are multiple steps in the process. Explore ATP's Airline Pilot Career Guide for information about pilot licenses, salary information, and the flight training you need to get there.
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You can become a pilot. Your first certificate on the road to becoming a pilot is your private pilot license. ATP has helped thousands of men and women just like you. Here are the steps you take to earn your private pilot certificate and become a pilot. Read more…
Everything you need to know about becoming a commercial airline pilot starting with no previous experience. Read more…
To fly as a commercial airline pilot, you will need 1500 hours of experience, which can be earned in two and a half years. Read more…
Here is an outline of how much flight training costs through ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program. Read more…
Commercial airline pilot job career information; airline pilot hiring, pilot salary, retirement numbers, military pilot population reduction and the overall upcoming pilot shortage discussion. Read more…
The shortage of pilots qualified to fly for the airlines is causing regional airlines to offer signing bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and other incentives. Read more…
Flying is a rewarding career, both financially and in terms of job satisfaction. Pilots undertake intensive training to develop a highly unique skill set. As a result, commercial pilots are paid well. Read more…
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