What are the requirements for aviation universities? Can you work as an airline pilot right after graduating?

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What are the requirements for aviation universities? Can you work as an airline pilot right after graduating?

Answer 1

From my experience, getting into an aviation university is much like applying at a regular university.  There really are no special requirements except for a love for aviation.  In regards to working as an airline pilot right after graduation, it is extremely unlikely that it can happen in the U.S., even at the regional airline level.  The main issue is due to low flight time.  Many students will complete their flight training with around 300 hours total time.  Typically, many students at places like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University or University of North Dakota will work as flight instructors at their schools after they complete their training so that they can build up their flight time enough to apply at the regional airlines.  This can require anywhere from 500 to 1500 hours, depending on the company and state of the airline industry.  During 2007, the regional airlines were in a hiring frenzy due to rapid expansion, and Piedmont and PSA (both US Airways Express carriers) only required a commercial license (no minimum flight time) with instrument and multi-engine ratings to apply.  As of July 2008, very few regionals were hiring because of the price of oil and the severe cutbacks in flights expected in the fall.  This is typical of the industry, as it is very cyclical in nature.

Besides the regional airline scene, there are many FAR Part 135 carriers that have first officer positions on aircraft equipment ranging from Cessna 402s and Caravans to Beechcraft 99s.  Typically, these companies run cargo or sightseeing tours, but it is possible to find a job with one of them for less flight time.  It is a very good option to use as a stepping stone to the regional airlines (and eventually the major airlines) if you aren't interested in flight instructing.

Answer 2

Certain college programs will result in you having a Commercial Airman Certificate with Instrument, Multi-Engine, and Instructor ratings.  You will have as many as 300 hours flight time.

The airlines require an Air Transport Pilot Certificate and at least 2000 hours flight time, in addition to a 4-year college degree.

So, in fact, you will have a number of years of hard work to go before you can apply to the airlines.  You will be qualified for a variety of flying jobs, but not for the airlines.  It's a very competitive field, and subject to the ups and downs of the business cycle.

Right now, it's all down.  Things may get better, but it's hard to see.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You can try to go to

http://www.degreemoblog.info/requirement...

here are some search results

Good luck

Answer 4

Not so much any real requirements. If you have money they will probably take you unless you have really bad highschool grades.

Not too likely after graduating. First of all not many airlines are hiring at "this" time. About a year ago it would have been easy to get a job with about 500 hours. When you graduate from a college you will probably have 200-300 hours and will need to find a way go get hours after you graduate.