Become a Professional Pilot for a Rewarding Career in Aviation
Demand for licensed commercial pilots is expected to increase over the next decade or more. With many pilots in the United States reaching retirement, and airlines in the rest of the world expanding, there is a possible shortage. Many in the airline industry see now as an ideal time to enter. The first step towards becoming a commercial airline pilot, though, is training. That training usually comes from a commercial pilot certification course.
Before signing up for a school it is important to know what is included. When comparing flight schools be certain that you are comparing “apples to apples”. Very often you’ll find that ground school or fuel are not included in the pricing.
Another consideration is time. Many certificates take a year or more. During that year, living expenses and sometimes student loans need to be paid. Flying lessons may be limited to once or twice a week. We have even heard from students transferring to our flight school that they only flew 20 hours in 10 months! At Florida Aviation Academy our commercial pilot training courses are accelerated. Our students fly twice each day, six days each week. That’s how they can complete their licenses in as little as 16 weeks.
Potential students should also investigate the number of students per teacher and aircraft. One school might look like a bargain, but only have one teacher or training plane per twenty students or more. This can cause seriously delayed completion. Here at Florida Aviation Academy we allow only two students per instructor and airplane, so students are never held back waiting for time with an instructor or an aircraft.
This is an exciting time to become a professional pilot. Choosing the right commercial pilot certification course can be the first step into a sky-high new career. With training and will, it’s possible to be paid to fly.
