If i want to become a commercial pilot flying for airlines. what steps should i take to fly internationally?

Question

i am in highschool, any college suggestions/steps i should take would be of so much help.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Listen to what kissthepilot and John B say above, their both right on the money...  Go to your local general aviation airport, get a part time job washing airplanes in exchange for flying lessons, etc.  Before long other flying opportunities will come up.  Becoming a flight instructor while your in college is an excellent opportunity to build up precious flight hours and  continue to expand your pilot ratings.  Private Cert, Instrument Rating, Commercial License, Multi Engine Rating, and on you go.  Get hooked up with a Commuter Airline as soon as you can and start building turbine time.  Turboprop or turbofan operations it really doesn't matter.  Big boys want to see time, hours as pilot in command, and most important a good reputation and safety record.  Good luck !!!

Answer 2

Ask some Iraqis, I'm sure they know.

Answer 3

Stop taking any steps and start flapping your wings ;)

Answer 4

Visit local airports.  

Begin studying for your written exam(s).  

Begin flight training.  

Get a college degree.  

Instruct during summers of your college years.  

Stay accident-free.  

Hire on with a commuter, a charter company, or fly corporate.  

Get well informed.  

Build experience, knowledge, and flight time.  

Build multiengine time, turbine time, captain time, and jet time.  

Hire on with companies that fly internationally.

Answer 5

You don't do anything special to be able to fly internationally.  That will depend on what airline you work for.  Some are domestic only.  Just do a search for how to become a pilot, as this is asked about six times a day on here.  Also, try some aviation websites for more details.  Go take a discovery flight and see if you like it, and get to know the instructor.  He or she will help you get started.  Good luck.

Answer 6

Any four year degree will do. Take something easy and that you are intersted in. The airlines don't care. In the meantime start working on your pilot ratings. Then all you can do is hope an international airline is hiring when you're ready. Sorry you had to put up with the other bullshit answers above.

Answer 7

I don't know in the usa or canada but what about Europe/Holland

depending on the money I'll start in Amsterdam Hogeschool with the career of Flight engineering and I'll become a commercial pilot as well with lisence for "big planes".. in total it is 4 years of full study.. plus you gain all the hours you need.. the expenses are around 80 thousand euro's in total.. sounds good cuz you get finacial from the ABN-Amro bank