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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

How to Become a Pilot.

Lot  of people who want to become pilots, but have no clue how to go about it. So, if you are one of those, read on to find out how to become a pilot.
Firstly, the training to become a pilot is rather expensive. So, you would have to make arrangements for the training costs. For this, you can get in touch with lending institutions to get an education loan. Of course, you would have to provide collateral and means of repayment when applying for the loan.
Secondly, select a well-known flying school. There are several flying schools around the country, but if you want to secure a job in a well-known airline, then your training has to be conducted in a renowned school. Make sure you check out the replacement record of the school and also pay special attention to the quality of training prior to taking admission.
Once you have enrolled in the flying school, the training will entail written examination, flying a training airplane, undergoing medical evaluation and personal interview. In order to get certification, you have to clear the exam held by the Federal Aviation Administration. You must complete 40 hours of mandatory flying while you are training. This will also include night time flying.
Lastly, once you are armed with the certificate of having successfully completed your training, you would have to apply to an airline and follow their recruitment process. In all probability, you would be hired as a junior pilot on probation. Once you have proven your worth, you would be made into a permanent junior pilot.

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