Is it possible to become a airline pilot?

Cam asked:


I am 23 years of age and have just signed on for a 1 year course getting my commercial pilot lic and also my instrument rating. My dream is to be a airline pilot but I am feeling as if though that maybe extremely hard if not impossible because I am not coming from the air force. My question is does anybody know someone who made it following the same path as I am? I do realise I still need 1500hours after my commercial lic before I can apply for airline.
Thanks in advance

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4 Responses to “Is it possible to become a airline pilot?”

1. Yamadog Says:
   September 9th, 2008 at 7:51 am

   Sure, There are fast track schools. Just check Private Pilot, or Flying, find mags. I got my ticket back in ‘66…and was in the Air Force. Surprise, The FAA is the one that checks ur ride not another Airman.
   Got Bucks? The path is after u get that commercial and ATP, etc. U become an instructor. That I understand is the equiv. of working the tables to get into the movies

2. Mere_Mortal Says:
   September 10th, 2008 at 12:24 am

   It is impossible.

   Human pilots are to vulnerable to age and health defects. Robot controlled IFR and AP units will pilot future airliners; from Ground to Sky to Ground. No yearly wages, no strikes, no health insurance, and perfect reactions.

   I am kidding.

   At 23 you have all the time in the world. Don’t look back and say I should have. Just do it, now! We haven’t had a good pilot producing war in years. Most pilots today are coming from the private sector.

3. xabi Says:
   September 11th, 2008 at 9:28 am

   not very easy to become 1. dont be stupid in interwievs, you must be open minded

4. ALOPILOT Says:
   September 14th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

   Its defiatly possible, but you need a 4-year degree to even get an interview with all the major airlines…if you have that, then get the hours and medical exams and your on your way…

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