How does one get into a flight school. i mean from scratch to becoming a certified commercial pilot.?

Question

i need to know the processes involved in getting into a flight school till one becomes a certified commercial pilot. i want to know the cost involved and the possibility of getting a sponsorship from a particular airline or institute.

any way, i have a first degree in pharmacy from Ghana and i desperately want to pursue my dream of becoming an airline pilot.

Answer 1

Find a community college which offers aviation classes.

Network with other students to find a good flight school .

Fly when you can and study everyday.

Answer 2

It's all about having the funds. Commercial airline school will run you between 80-100 thousand dollars!!

Answer 3

Money. Around 50,000 for flight school.

Answer 4

Speak with the local instructors.  You don't need a flight school.

Answer 5

Allthough the costs are quite large, many companies and banks are willing to give loans for students. Ofcourse that only applies if you are going to go to a reputable aviation college. You are still able to get a loan at a bank to help pay the expenses.