how can i become an airline pilot?
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Tom W asked:
how can i become an airline pilot. i have thought about joining the RAF. it seems the best option. but how do u change from flying fast jets to flying comercial planes?
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how can i become an airline pilot. i have thought about joining the RAF. it seems the best option. but how do u change from flying fast jets to flying comercial planes?
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November 22nd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
google it and find out!
November 23rd, 2008 at 3:58 am
If you join the RAF, you will get all the certificates granted by the JAA. To transfer to civilian airlines, just gather enough hours, and apply to an airline. They will train you on the specific plane they want you to fly.
Cheers!
November 26th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Thats an interesting transition. Um, I would definitely try contacting an airline companies employment office. I’m sure they would love to have someone who flew jets.
November 27th, 2008 at 3:47 am
Theres a school in Fla. called Embry- Riddle . It’s the best flying school out there.
November 29th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Joining the Air Force would get you the best training and a very good start to your career as an airline pilot.
My brother is an airline pilot and this is how he started out.
Best of luck to you in a great career!
November 30th, 2008 at 6:21 am
Get a BS Degree, spend at least 4 years in the military. Keep dreaming big! Godspeed
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Many people have made the transition. In the faster jets the controls are much different. The larger jets are usually equipped with an auto pilot which can do as much as land the plane. Being an airline pilot is a surprisingly easy job being it not for all of the strikes and unions.
December 3rd, 2008 at 12:17 am
Sorry I know this is not what you want to hear, but unfortunately your vision problems will eliminate you from ever becoming a pilot, be it military or civil. The requirements for both are VERY strict, and you wouldn’t pass them. Sorry.