Would I Have A Godd Shot at Beng a Pilot?

Question

Im graduating from flight school with my Single engine pilots license and going to flight school for my jet multi engine license, then i wanna get at least 3,000 flight hours, then applying for an airline job? DO you think i'll have a good chance at being an airline pilot or not?

Answer 1

Certainly the future is not as bright as the past was for aviation careers.  As others have noted, perseverance and patience will help.  Also an effort to look sharp and give an impression of maturity and professionalism will help.

Also, I need to say this:  This is not meant as an insult or as a way to make fun of you, but is meant in dead earnest.  Airline hiring officers will be looking for accuracy and attention to detail, and you will have to submit quite a bit of written material on job applications and company testing.  Therefore, you need to polish up your English.  Spelling, grammar, and word usage are very important.  Just a word to the wise.

Good luck!

Answer 2

It really depends upon how persistant you are. If you can keep employed as a pilot through the downturns of the industry, (and we are beginning another one right now) you'll be able to advance more easily when the going gets better.

How badly do you want it?

Answer 3

That depends on how good a pilot you are and if you have enough preservearence

Answer 4

My friend just landed a corporate pilot slot. He got his  instrument rating, single engine rating, and multi engine license. He also got experience through his colleges flight team. He said when it came down to it he sold his self in the interview which is basically what you got to do. If you want it you will get it. I've been flying for years, and have come across alot of pilots some with alot of hours at others with a few. I'v e met pilotswith as few as 1200 hours starting. Its all about how safe and determined you are in the cockpit.

Answer 5

I'm not sure what a "multiengine jet license" is.  Or a "Single engine pilots license" either.  You need a commercial certificate and an instrument rating.  Without much experience, your chance of getting hired to fly a single commercially is small.  Maybe become an instructor to build flight time.  If you can't find any single engine work, get your multiengine rating and try to get on in a charter department.  With less than 1000 hours you might get on with some commuter airlines.

Answer 6

Not if you're already lying about your flying experience. Everybody will see right through that.