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FAA (US)

Steps to become a airline pilot in US

Earn a pivate pilot certificate
The 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.
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Add Instrument rating
After becoming a private pilot, the next step is to earn an instrument rating which allows a pilot to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and in all kinds of weather.
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Earn Commercial Pilot Certificate

Next is earning a Commercial Pilot certificate. Pilots must meet specific experience requirements and fly to a higher standard in order to become commercial pilots, which ultimately allows them to legally be paid to fly.

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Earn flight instructor certificate

Once the commercial pilot requirements are satisfied, obtain a Flight Instructor certificate. Becoming a certificated flight instructor (CFI) allows pilots to earn a living flying, while they earn the flight experience required by the airlines.

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Add Multi engine rating

To fly large passenger airliners, pilots must add multi-engine privileges to their pilot commercial certificate. Adding a multi-engine rating to the Commercial Pilot certificate is the final step before building experience to meet hiring minimums.

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Gain Experience

Flight instruct to gain the type of quality and relevant flight experience necessary to meet the requirements of the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, which commercial pilots are required to hold and includes a minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time.

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Apply for Commercial Pilot job

Upon meeting the requirements of the Airline Transport Pilot certificate, you are eligible to fly as an airline pilot and will meet the hiring minimums of most regional commercial airline pilot jobs

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  1. In US, a license is called a certificate
  2. To book ground school exam, go to https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login
  3. To apply for a pilot certificate, go to iacra.faa.gov. (FTN number is similar to Computer Number in DGCA and it will be like a roll Number for rest of your pilot career)

Pilot Research Centre was founded by Sidhant Sir, an airline pilot with a passion for teaching. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the aviation industry, Sidhant Sir has helped numerous students clear their FAA, EASA, and DGCA exams.

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