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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. So, is it hard to be a pilot? Key Takeaways To become a pilot, you must invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money. Pilots face many challenges, but the rewards and incentives make them worthwhile.

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Airline Hiring Pauses: Setback or Opportunity for Aspiring Pilots?

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. This shift has left many aspiring pilots questioning whether now is the right time to enter the industry. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

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Test Your Knowledge: Sharing Flight Expenses with Passengers

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Private and Commercial pilots are permitted to share in the expenses of a flight with passengers. If you are to share in these expenses with other passengers, the pilot should not “pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses.” After all, you have some time and he did just issue you your Commercial pilot certificate.

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FAA Pilot Certificate

WayMan

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Becoming a pilot is more than a dreamits a pathway to adventure, personal growth, and lucrative career opportunities. But before you can soar through the skies, you need to earn a pilot certificate, which grants you the legal authority to operate an aircraft. What is a Pilot Certificate? Minimum Age : 17 years.

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How Much Does It Cost to Become a Pilot?

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

Do you dream of being a pilot? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the different costs of becoming a pilot, from basic licenses to advanced ratings, and share options that might help make the journey more affordable. How Much Does It Cost To Become a Private Pilot? Ground school will be another big part of your training.

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8 Best Pilot Jobs That Offer Family-Friendly Schedules

Northstar VFR

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI Youre walking through the airport terminal and see the airline pilots strolling by with a Starbucks in hand and rollaboards in tow. As we know, the grass isnt always greener on the other side, and the airline or freight pilot life isnt for everyone. Being a pilot means youre choosing a client-driven career.

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Charting Your Course: Complete Guide to Airline Pilot Cadet Programs

Pilot Job Central

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Unlock your pilot career with airline pilot cadet programs. Whether you are aspiring pilot looking to kickstart your aviation career or a recent flight school graduate, modern airline pilot cadet programs can be a fit for your pilot career goals. Table of Contents What is an airline pilot cadet program?

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What Can You Do After Getting a Private Pilot License?

Pilot's Life Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Getting your private pilot license is an exciting achievement, but what do you do after getting your private pilot license? Pursue Advanced Pilot Certifications After earning a Private Pilot License (PPL) , the next step is to pursue advanced pilot certifications. The options are endless!

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Fight The Pilot Shortage: Steps To Take After Receiving A PPL

Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 11, 2024

As the demand for air travel continues to grow, so does the need for qualified pilots. But, the aviation industry is currently facing a pilot shortage, making it the perfect time for newly licensed private pilots to take the next step towards advancing their skills. How Many Pilots Are Needed To Fight The Shortage?

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Cost Of Flight Training vs. Salary Earnings: Is It Worth It?

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 26, 2024

Becoming a pilot is a rewarding career, but it also requires a significant investment in flight training. Aspiring pilots may wonder what kind of return on investment they can expect from their training expenses and whether the costs are worth it in the long run. What Is The Average Pilot’s Salary Earnings?

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I Learned About Flying from Him

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Today, those pilots are mostly long gone, and while there are a lot of us around who were trained by them, I cannot help but look at today’s flight training environment and find that it is sorely lacking in overall experience. There aren’t many pilots today, younger than age 50, anyway, who can do that I would imagine.

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Top Multi-Engine Training Opportunities in Glendale for Future Aviators

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Earning a multi-engine rating is a game-changer for pilots, unlocking career opportunities and enhancing flying skills. At Leopard Aviation, we proide aspiring pilots with the tools and expertise to achieve their dreams. Their programs cater to pilots at all leels and feature a ersatile fleet, including multi-engine aircraft.

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Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Well examine why they should always go hand-in-hand and how you can improve your skills to become a more capable pilot. Key Takeaways Currency ensures a pilot meets FAA legal requirements to act as pilot-in-command. Proficiency is a pilots ability to fly skillfully and safely beyond legal minimums.

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Private Pilot’s Guide to the Latest ACS Update (2024)

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 18, 2024

The change from the Practical Test Standards (PTS) to the ACS was a long-anticipated update for flight instructor applicants and Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). The newest update was effective for checkrides on 5/31/24 or later. At the same time, the FAA also made an update to the Private Pilot AC S.

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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Airline Hiring Pauses: Setback or Opportunity for Aspiring Pilots?

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Test Your Knowledge: Sharing Flight Expenses with Passengers

FAA Pilot Certificate

How Much Does It Cost to Become a Pilot?

8 Best Pilot Jobs That Offer Family-Friendly Schedules

Charting Your Course: Complete Guide to Airline Pilot Cadet Programs

What Can You Do After Getting a Private Pilot License?

Fight The Pilot Shortage: Steps To Take After Receiving A PPL

Cost Of Flight Training vs. Salary Earnings: Is It Worth It?

I Learned About Flying from Him

Top Multi-Engine Training Opportunities in Glendale for Future Aviators

Pilot Safety Simplified: Proficiency vs. Currency Explained

Private Pilot’s Guide to the Latest ACS Update (2024)

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