Airlines Checkride Pilot in Command 
Pilot Institute
APRIL 4, 2025
Checkride: Pass an FAA written knowledge exam and practical flight test (checkride). Checkride: Pass the FAA Instrument Practical Test (Checkride). Flight Training: Part 61: Minimum 250 total flight hours, including: 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). 3 hours of checkride prep (within 60 days of test).
Air Facts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Airline Pilots Continuing education is required for airline pilots. Check airmen are used by the airline industry to perform recurrent checks, proficiency checks, and line checks. All airline pilots attend annual recurrent training that includes ground school and simulator training that requires an evaluation.
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Pilot Institute
JULY 3, 2024
The FAA issues several different pilot licenses, from student pilot to airline transport pilot. A PPL is a certificate that allows you to act as a private pilot in command of an aircraft. Your examiner will test you on these skills during your checkride. The check lasts about an hour.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
Every airline/operator must establish a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). Knowledge of these inspections is a required element to pass a checkride. It’s the responsibility of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to confirm that the inspections have been performed and the aircraft airworthy before conducting a flight.
CFI Academy
AUGUST 16, 2024
There are numerous reasons why pilots choose to become CFIs, but one of the most compelling is the opportunity to gain experience and build flight time. To become a Certified Flight Instructor, you must meet the following basic requirements: Be at least 18 years old by the time of your FAA checkride. Hold an Instrument Rating.
Northstar VFR
JULY 28, 2024
By Ally Melick CRJ Pilot, CFI-I, MEI The Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is the pilot’s bible. From picking a flight school to how many hours you can work as an airline pilot, the FAR AIM has all of the answers. Other noteworthy contents in part 91 are 91.3
Northstar VFR
APRIL 11, 2024
By Ally Melick, CRJ Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI Over and over you hear on the news about a pilot shortage and how over the next few years thousands of pilots will be hired by the airlines. You’ve always dreamt about becoming a pilot and it seems like now is a great time for a career change.
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