How do I train to become a pilot!?

Question

My father says I should just wait till i can join the airforce.

but i kinda wanna go to college still, and just be an air traffic pilot without having to go through all the hardkore stuff.

Answer 1

i agree with your dad flying lessons is insanely expensive.  at least if you join the airforce you will have job security, travel the world and learn how to fly.  good luck to you.

Answer 2

go to flight school.

Answer 3

getting a pilots license is one of my dreams. take aviation classes, flying lessons, and so on.. look up the information on google and it should show you local classes.. good luck

Answer 4

Do you mean "How do I train to become a general aviation pilot (i.e. not do it for a living)"? If so, then go to your local airport and take flying lessons.  You can start at any age, but there are age restrictions for flying solo and getting a license.

Now, if you mean "How do I train to become a commercial pilot (i.e. get paid to do it)?", then there are many ways.  The airforce is a very good route, but it's tough to get a pilot slot.  Even if you go to the air force academy, it's not guaranteed.  You have to be willing to spend 4'ish years (forgot what the commitment is these days) in the air force and not being a pilot.  The civilian route could also lead to a good career, it's just a lot more expensive.

Answer 5

An air traffic pilot is a commercial pilot.  So you will need to train and become a private, then a commercial, pilot.  Go to college before, during, or after that job.

Answer 6

have good grades take flying lessons be a fit and have a good vision

Answer 7

mustache rides. hundreds of them.

Answer 8

i agree with your dad to. the airofrce offers great oppertunity and even i your training you will get half the pay (which is great) and when you have finished training you get paid full amount so good luck and i hope this answer helps you alot, by the way im in the air training cops so if you under 18 it is a good thing to do maybe the airtraing corps will help so ring one up like cosford air training corps and ask them the easyest way to become a piltot and they will give you a better answer than most people will

Answer 9

If you want to fly for a living you will have allot easier time if you get a degree. Most airlines require them. If you join the military you will have to become a officer to fly. It is possible to become a commercial airline pilot without a degree. Either way it isn't easy. Personally I would consider the military.

Answer 10

Take flying lessons.

Answer 11

find a local aviation school....

we have them every where here in Louisiana.

you can take lessons and get your wings that way.