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I want to be a commercial pilot. Is pursuing a degree in business be useful for flight school?
Will it help me in my aviation education and career?
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Doc’s Answer
Dee it may surprise you to learn that it takes 2-3 years earn a commercial pilots license. To answer you other question about earning your business degree before becoming a commercial pilot, airlines are facing a shortage of pilots and no longer require pilots to have a four-year degree. While a degree may help set you apart from similar qualified pilots, airlines have no preference on field of study.
Your first step in becoming a commercial pilot is to earn a Private Pilot certificate, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Starting in a single-engine airplane, this stage of training focuses on the fundamentals and sets the foundation for more advanced certificates and ratings. After that, it usually takes about 2-3 years to become a commercial airline pilot. That time includes obtaining your instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, multi-engine rating, and all of the flight time you’ll need to qualify as a commercial airline pilot. So in total, how long does it take to become a commercial pilot? Plan on spending 9-12 months in training and 12-18 months building time. Which means it will take about 2 to 3 years to go from no experience to becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Airline pilot carrier is considered one of the most prestigious careers. Flying some of the most modern aircraft and traveling the world is a common motivation among aviation enthusiasts. Experienced pilots are known to have a decent six-figure compensation and many benefits, including air travel for immediate family. However, achieving the required credentials can be challenging, both in terms of efforts and finances. Pilots must self-fund training, which can be over $100,000, prompting careful consideration of the financial commitment, with additional expenses such as FAA fees, gear, and third-party apps. Various funding options exist for aspiring pilots, including scholarships, loans, and partnerships with some flight schools.
Your first step in becoming a commercial pilot is to earn a Private Pilot certificate, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Starting in a single-engine airplane, this stage of training focuses on the fundamentals and sets the foundation for more advanced certificates and ratings. After that, it usually takes about 2-3 years to become a commercial airline pilot. That time includes obtaining your instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, multi-engine rating, and all of the flight time you’ll need to qualify as a commercial airline pilot. So in total, how long does it take to become a commercial pilot? Plan on spending 9-12 months in training and 12-18 months building time. Which means it will take about 2 to 3 years to go from no experience to becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Airline pilot carrier is considered one of the most prestigious careers. Flying some of the most modern aircraft and traveling the world is a common motivation among aviation enthusiasts. Experienced pilots are known to have a decent six-figure compensation and many benefits, including air travel for immediate family. However, achieving the required credentials can be challenging, both in terms of efforts and finances. Pilots must self-fund training, which can be over $100,000, prompting careful consideration of the financial commitment, with additional expenses such as FAA fees, gear, and third-party apps. Various funding options exist for aspiring pilots, including scholarships, loans, and partnerships with some flight schools.
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Wayne’s Answer
If you are going to make aviation your career, I would pursue some type of aviation degree. Here is a link to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: https://erau.edu/degrees/aviation. This will give you an idea of different aviation degrees that are available. You can probably find a Community College in your state that has an aviation program. Your school counselor should be able to help you find a Community College or College. I would probably pursue an Aviation Management or Aviation Safety Degree. I think these degrees are easily transferable to other industries.
Once you get your degree, I would look at the military to get your pilot training.
Once you get your degree, I would look at the military to get your pilot training.
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John’s Answer
I answered another question similar to this earlier, but I need to offer the same advice again here.
Once you are a pilot there may be career paths within the pilot ranks that appeal to you. For example you may want to become a chief pilot or a fleet manager. Perhaps you would aspire to be the Vice President of Flight at an airline (who is often a qualified pilot). For these types of jobs, a business degree may be very valuable.
Once you are a pilot there may be career paths within the pilot ranks that appeal to you. For example you may want to become a chief pilot or a fleet manager. Perhaps you would aspire to be the Vice President of Flight at an airline (who is often a qualified pilot). For these types of jobs, a business degree may be very valuable.