What is the best way to become a pilot.?

Question

Im 15 years old and currently doing my SPL in redcliffe, i was just wondering, i would realy love to become a charter pilot and one day own my own business.

what is the best way to go by doing, i will complet my PPL at redcliffe, but with my CPL which way is best to go (RAAF, Cadetship ect.)

Also to become a commercial do i have to do a degree in aviation?

In summary: Whats the fast and cheepest way to become a commercial/charter pilot and what do i have to do to get there?

Answer 1

Fastest and cheapest, well in order to gain your CPL and get enough flying hours to fly comercial aircraft your looking at around £120,000 start to finish and a starting wage of about £35,000. there are quite a few schools out there who can offer a complete package and offer finance packages to help you on your way.

as for a degree in aviation, your more likely to get on by having good grades at school then college studying maths physics and geography, then maybe a degree in maths or physics.

from there the cheapest route would be to join the airforce as a pilot and get type rated on somthing like a C130J you'll probably have to serve 6 years but then you can leave and do a conversion course and use your resetlement money to get your hours up.

either way it's getting harder to get into and i know CPL holders who have been certified for over 5 years and are still teaching PPL courses as they can't get work.

It's nice work if you can get it, and i wish you the best of luck!

Answer 2

Join the U.S. Air Force

Answer 3

Join the airforce.  They'll train you for free.

Answer 4

if it helps     i don't know where u live    I attended and graduated from Embry  Riddle   University   in Orlando Florida     in my opinion one of the best   happy i attended  and making   money

Answer 5

Well the fastest way may be to just go to a cheap flight school. The Air Force requires I believe about 10 years of service. I'm not too sure on that one.

In commercial it's best to have ANY degree to apply for the job. Whether it's aviation or simply fashion, as long as you got one they know that you're trainable.

Aeronautical universities are not going to be cheap. I have yet to find one.

Answer 6

get pilot course...

Answer 7

Not sure where you are, but this company is in MN and it is what I am looking into as well (PPL).

Just start looking around at different university's & airports in your area. When I was a junior in HS, we were able to go on this 'discovery flight' out of the local airport. It was awesome!

http://www.wrightaeroinc.com/commercial_...

Good Luck!

Answer 8

IDK of any "Best Way".  I went through a University program in Aviation, in Canada, because the training was excellent, and student loans were available.  I also know of Military pilots who have been trained not only for free, but went to Military college, and got paid wages the entire time (Canada).  I also have friends who have gone the flying club route, also got excellent training, did a degree in something else, and flew when they had the time/money.

The only thing I can say is that no matter which route you take, you want a 4-year degree in something...  (I was once told it can be in basket weaving if you want, but it must be a degree)  And you want to make sure that the maintenance and safety standards are very high at the school where you learn.  No point in saving money if you get yourself killed before you graduate.