Introduction

This what you'll learn: Professional pilot licenses you'll need to make money as pilot and the licenses you need to become an airline pilot, cost and requirements of each license and how to accelerate the process, where to train for success and fast track to being an Airline Pilot, How to Finance Your New Career and Where to Find Scholarships and Loans, Career roadmap to guide you and a personal Roadmap to Start Your New Flying Career NOW

Quick Summary of Licenses You Need to Become an Airline Pilot

Quick summary of pilot licenses and ratings you need to obtain to become an airline pilot

Getting Your Private Pilot License – First Step to Becoming a Pro

Getting your Private Pilot License is the very first step to becoming a professional airline pilot. Learn the requirements, cost and duration of training to get your Private Pilot License.

Instrument Rating – Your Next Step

The Instrument Rating is necessary to pilot an aircraft in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) These conditions occur when the weather is such that visibility is low, or clouds are present, making it difficult or impossible for pilots to navigate and control the aircraft visually. In IMC, pilots need to rely on instruments for navigation and control rather than visual references outside the cockpit. The Instrument Rating is mandatory to become an airline pilot

Commercial License – Get Paid for Flying but It May Not Mean What You Think

The Commercial Pilot License allows you to be paid for hire. Learn the requirements needed to receive your Commercial Pilot License and the cost and training duration associated with this license.

Multi Engine Commercial Rating – Quick and Exciting and Open Doors to Making More Money

The Commercial Multi Engine Rating allows you to fly aircraft with more than one engine (twin engine aircraft) and is also mandatory rating to become an airline pilot

Flight Instructor Rating (CFI) – Your Ticket to the Airline Plus it’s a Paying Position

Learn all the requirements, time and cost of getting your flight instructor rating. This is your ticket to the airlines because it allows you to build time rapidly for the airlines by flight instructing in small airplanes while getting paid for your service.

Airline Transport Pilot License (ATP) – You Need This License to Be an Airline Pilot

The ATP license is your golden ticket to the airlines. This is the highest rating among professional pilots and is neccessary to command an airliner as Captain. To get hired, you are expected to either already have an ATP license or have enough hours to obtain the license through the airline training program. Learn the requirements, timeline and cost for an ATP license

Dedication Factor – Becoming a Pilot is Rewarding but You Got to Stick With it !

Learn what motivation it takes to become an airline pilot. The journey is challenging so you must remain focus.

Part 61 Flight Schools – Your Local Flight School

It's important when mapping out your airline pilot career at which type of facility you will spend your money and time learning. Most students start out at a Part 61 training facility. Learn why and what it means to you.

Advantages of Part 141 Schools – Professional Flight Training Schools

Part 141 Flight Schools are considered more of a professional flight schools by the FAA therefore financing your training is much easier through these facilities. Learn the advantages of training at a Part 141 Flight School

What We Suggest – You May Be Surprised !

There is much debate for future airline pilots as to which training facility is best; Part 61 or Part 141 but each facility has its advantages and just because a flight school is labled as a Professional Flight School to Become an Airline Pilot doesn't mean you should be training there. Learn our secrets and suggestions.

Fast Track Accelerated 2 Year Plan (Year 1)

(Year 1) Roadmap plan to guide you to becoming an airline pilot in an accelerated 2 year time frame

Fast Track Accelerated 2 Year Plan (Year 2)

(Year 2) Roadmap plan to guide you to becoming an airline pilot in an accelerated 2 year time frame

Fast Track Accelerated 3 Year Plan (Year 1)

(Year 1) Roadmap plan to guide you to becoming an airline pilot in an accelerated 3 year time frame

Fast Track Accelerated 3 Year Plan (Year 2 and 3)

(Year 2 and 3) Roadmap plan to guide you to becoming an airline pilot in an accelerated 3 year time frame

Fast Track 4 Year Plan

Roadmap plan to become an airline pilot in 4 years starting with zero flight experience

4 Year University Fast Track

Roadmap to becoming an airline pilot through a 4 year program at a University with a Professional Pilot Program. You'll have your college degree and your flight training to the airlines at the same time

Sallie Mae Loans

Federal backed, low interest Sallie Mae loan to fund your flight training. Learn how Sallie Mae Loans works and how to apply.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan

Need based federal loan design to help students fund vocation or academic education

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Federal loans to need based student that will cover flight training

Federal Parent Plus Loan

Type of federal loan available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. This loan is intended to help parents cover educational expenses not met by other financial aid. Learn eligibility and loan details

Best Private Lenders for Flight Training

Find the best private lenders that will fund your flight training

Flight Training Funding through The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step for students seeking federal financial aid, including loans, grants, and work-study programs. Learn how it can help fund a pilot career and how to apply

Flight Education Access Act of 2023

This is not law yet but has been proposed to become law in the near future.

Access the 25 Top Scholarship Opportunities

Get free funding for your pilot training through scholarship money. Locate and apply to the top 25 scholarships

Prepare a Winning Scholarship Application for Flight Training (Bonus Lesson)

All you need to know to be submit competitive scholarship applications that will greatly increase your chance of getting a flight training scholarship

Access to TOP Flight Schools with Accelerated Airline Pilot Training Program

Here are the top flight schools known for offering accelerated airline pilot training programs designed to help students become commercial pilots in a relatively short period (often around 2 years or less):

Access to Airline Cadet and Pilot Training Programs

Several major airlines offer cadet and pilot training programs designed to guide aspiring pilots from initial training to positions as first officers. Here are the programs:

Access to Universities with 4 Year Professional Pilot Program

Become a professional airline pilot and get your college bachelor degree at the same time. A great way for college bound students or recent high schools graduates to become an airline pilot at a very young age

Career Planning – Determine Best Flying for You

As a professional pilot, it’s best to decide the type of flying you want to do. Most aim for the airlines, but there are other rewarding pilot careers to consider.

Career Planning - Determine Your Fast-Track Timeline and Plan

Timeline to become an airline pilot with no prior experience is 2 to 5 years and it’s up to you to find the timeline that best fits you.

7 Ways to Fund your Training

Generally, it’s a combination of funding sources that will fully fund your professional pilot career. Discover the 7 ways to fund your flight training

"Pay As You Go" Training

The “Pay as You Go” system is paying for your training as money is available. This system works if you organize your training and cost ahead of time and anticipate your overall training expense.

Get Started with the Private Pilot License

Getting your Private Pilot License is your gateway to the airline world. You will discover firsthand if piloting an aircraft is something you really want to do and make a career.

Becoming a Charter Pilot (Bonus Lesson)

Charter Pilot has lots of perks and is actually more interesting than airline pilot jobs

Becoming a Medivac Pilot (Bonus Lesson)

Want an exciting job that saves lives? Consider becoming a Medivac pilot where no two days are the same.