What are the requirements to become a commercial airline pilot?

Question

What are the requirements to become a commercial airline pilot?

Answer 1

High School + Class 1 Medical

Commercial Pilots Licence - Single & Multi engine ratings

Instrument Rating

Airline Transport Pilots Licence

Answer 2

ATPL in Canada is 2000 hours as well

Answer 3

one of the easier ways to meet flight time requirements is to fly for a regional airline because they have lower requirements than say southwest or united

Answer 4

It would help a lot if you would mention the country in which you will be seeking your airline career.  I will assume you mean the USA, as US citizens predominate on this board.

In the USA, you need an ATP certificate and about 2,000 hours total time.  You must be in good health and pass at least the second class medical exam.

If you can build some time in heavier aircraft, it will stand you in good stead.  The best way to do this is to get some experience in heavy air cargo.

Because of the steadily increasing complexity of aircraft systems and flight procedures, the airline hiring officials want to know that you have good study skills and learning ability; because of this, they all insist on a 4-year college degree.  Some people who post answers here will tell you a college degree is not required, but they are behind the times.

A 4-year college degree is absolutely required.  The field is growing more crowded and competitive, and only college graduates with good grades have a chance.  Your degree can be in almost any field, but you have to have it.  Airline hiring executives are interested in applicants with degrees in business, accounting, and law enforcement as well as the traditional degrees in science, math, engineering, and aviation.

Finally, you must be a person of conventional appearance and good character.  No tattoos or body piercings; be well spoken and have a good command of written and spoken English; no criminal record.

Good luck!

Answer 5

In the US:  a Second Class Medical Certificate, a Commercial certificate with multiengine rating, and 500+ hours of flight time.

Answer 6

The minimum requirements to become a commercial airline pilot are an ATPL Licence (Airline Transport Pilots Licence) in Australia you need at least 1500 Hours in order to get this, and it is a step up from a Commercial Pilots Licence (150 Hours).

A lot of Airlines also will not consider pilots without Degrees, but this is obviously dependant on how desperate for staff they are