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Top Asked Questions Careers How difficult is it to fly a Boeing 747 ? What kind of training does a pilot need to fly this type of jet ? Do planes have oil tanks? Alissa I have long thought of setting my sights on becoming an airline pilot but wonder if the pay is worth the effort. I would like to know what kind of money you could expect to make? I am a junior in High School, and as I begin my college search (I want to be fully certified under a FAA-Part 141 flight school, and obtain everything up to and including an ATP; with aviation engineering as a backup major), I would like to know if you have any recommendations for colleges with respected aviation-programs (such as U of North Dakota, Perdue, Embry Riddle, etc...). I am currently in the ninth grade in homeschool. I want to become a commercial airplane pilot for a major airline. Is there any certain classes you think I should take in order to become one? Also, after I graduate then what should I do? Do you have to get straight A's to be an airline pilot? Why is flying important to us today? Brandi What is a aviation medical certificate and is it very important to become a pilot for a commercial airline? Also what does it state that you can do? I'm in high school and I've started looking for a college to attend. Do I need to attend a type of aeroflight college to be successful in the commercial airline pilot career? I'm very attached to airplanes, and I am sure that I want to work with something that relates to planes. I've been questioning myself if I should get into Aircraft manufacture or becoming an airline pilot, but I'm not sure about anything yet... What are your suggestions? I was wondering if you knew any good aviation colleges in the southeaster region preferably Georgia. I am hoping to find one where I can graduate with a four year degree and an ATP certificate so that I can become an airline pilot and hopefully transition to a test pilot. PS. I was wondering if needing to wear glasses for prolonged periods of reading up close would affect me being able to be an airline pilot. Hi. I'm 14 and for a few years I have wanted to become a pilot. I've flown in general aviation aircraft many times, and I know how to fly. I'm thinking of either becoming an airline pilot or a corporate pilot. Should I attend the Aeronautical Science course at Embry Riddle for college? Will I also gain my Private Pilot's License during that course? I am worried because math is one of my weakest subjects, is this a problem? I can identify every instrument in a cockpit from a Cessna 172 to a Boeing 777. Thanks for the help! If I want to be a British Airways pilot, will they pay for my flight training? Is it fun to fly a 777? -Kevin I am a juinor in high school and I have definently narrowed my career searches down to aviation. I live in Wisconsin between Green Bay and Milwaukee and I cannot find a a college with an aviation degree around my area. Since I want to become an airline pilot, what college(s) do you recommend. Ideally, it would be in somewhere in Wisconsin. Do I need to be a member of EAA to apply for the Aerospace Engineering scholarships that EAA offers? If so, how do I become a member? Thanks! Where can I start to learn how to fly and how do I get a pilots license? I really want to be a pilot when I get older, but I also want a family. Do pilots get a good bit of time with their wife (or husband) and children? Howdy folks, I am a freshman in High school and I hoping to be a slushi bomber -- you know, putting out forest fires and whatnot with airplanes. You see, nobody seems to talk about slushi bombers much so I don’t know how to start and what kind of education to get so if you could suggest an website or something like that I would be much obliged. Kathryn If you are going to an aviation college, do you need to have any training done like ground school training? If so what and how? What is the diference between a recreational pilot certificate and a private pilot certificate? I want to become a test pilot, but im not exaclty sure what I need to do. I do not have my Private Pilots certificate and Im wondering if that is offered in college along with the commerical licence...Im assuming you need your comercial to become a test pilot. Im also a little confused about ground school... Is ground school included in the estimated costs that were given (4-6000) Also how much will it cost me to get the Commerical Certificate. On a scale of one to ten with ten being the hardest how hard is it to get into commercial flight school? What is the maximum years a Commercial Pilot can work? Thank You, Jesse I am getting ready to seperate from the Marine Corps after 5 years in the avionics field. I have begun training for my private pilots license under FAR 61, and plan on obtaining my intstrument, commercial, and floatplane ratings in the future. Ideally, I would like to work for a bush airline. Would obtaining an A&P certificate be something I should pursue? Also, are there any problems unique to this type of airline that I could put myself into a position to solve, and thus be a more attractive potential employee? how long does a trip take if you were a pilot for an airline? Joshua I am currently in the ninth grade. I plan to join the Air Force ROTC at a local college and get a four-year degree. Then I'd like to go through a one-year program to join the Air Force and spend four years serving for the Air Force. Eventually I plan to become a commercial pilot. I have a couple of questions. Is this a good plan and do I need to go to any flight school besides the Air Force to become a commercial pilot? Thank you very much! -Jesse Hello, is there a difference between commercial pilots and airline pilots? If so, how much do they each work as far as hours, distances, etc.? Where are some of the universities that offer class to help you become an airline pilot but that you can also still take regular classes? What's the youngest age to start training? Hi, my name is Ojas and I'm 16-years old. I am interested in being a bomber pilot but want to know if military experience will help me in the future if I pursue a career as an airline pilot. For example, if I was a bomber pilot for 10 years and decided I wanted to switch over to be the pilot of a 747, would my previous military experience help me be a better pilot for the airline? Hi, my name is Gabriel. I am a ninth grader in Moreno Valley, Calif. I am also part of the Air Force JROTC program at school. My question is, what can I do to help me become a U.S. Air Force pilot? I want to become a pilot when I'm old enough, but what colleges or schools have good flying programs? Specifically in Indiana. HI! Do you know how much crop dusters get paid? What subjects in school do i need to take in order to become a pilot? I am planning to join the Air Force and stay in it for 10 years. I know that I wouldn't be overseas the entire time, so what would I be doing the rest of the time? Thank you. Bobby. Hi, I'm 11 years old. When I grow up I'd like to become a Navy Corpsman. I have a couple of questions. Do I have to go through college first to be a corpsman or can I sign up at 18? Also, does the Air Force have its own medics? Thanks! How much does it cost to become a commercial pilot in the U.S.? I am a sophomore in high school and I would like to know what types of classes to take to prepare me for becoming a professional pilot. Thank you! Hi, I'm currently a senior in High School and I am interested in an aviation-related career. I am considering a career in Air Traffic Control. I know that aviation schools offer bachelor's degrees in Air Traffic Management. Is it possible to go to obtain an undergraduate degree in another field at a non-aviation school? Would I be at a great disadvantage? Do schools offer Air Traffic Management programs for those who already have a bachelor's degree? I would like to cropdust with helicopters and run a charter service. Are the age limits the same with helicopters as they are with planes? Oh and what do you think would be the better choice, the Exec 90 homebuilt helicopter or the Robinmson R44? I've been staring at both of them for years, unable to make a decision, and your input would help greatly. ~Steven Hi, I'm very interested in being a pilot when I'm older, but I'm not so sure what kind of pilot I should be. I don't really want to be an airline pilot, or be in the Air Force, so are there any other fun, safe jobs to choose from? Hi, i was wondering if there are any flying classes around Houston, Texas that are for 14-year olds. I really want to start learning! What age do you have to be to get your pilots license? I'm very interested! Hi! What do test pilots and corporate pilots do? I'm really interested in being an airline pilot. Do you think it is a good idea to get glider pilot lessons? Will it help me in the future besides just being fun. Do you think its a waste of money? If my goal is to be an airline pilot, will I get any college credit for having my pilot's license for a glider? I'm from Europe and I would like to study in any aviation university to become an airline pilot and get a degree as well. I have two years left in school and I've always wanted to be a pilot. Any suggestions on universtities? I'm about to enter High School and I want to be an Airline Pilot when I get older. I live in North Carolina and would like to know about colleges close to home that will help train me to be a Pilot. Do you have any suggestions? 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