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BECOME AN AIRLINE PILOT
Need a job for getting paid to travel. A job can take you all over the world. The job gives you & your family flight discounts destinations throughout the world. Some even allow buddy passes. You will also be eligible for many discounts on hotels, cruise lines, car rentals, luggage, clothing and restaurant meals and beverages.
In addition to travel and discounts, a career as a flight crew offers you lucrative pay. Usually draws US$80-100000 a year, foreign assignment can fetch US$8-15000 a month plus lots of free incentives, variety, flexible work schedules, and the opportunity to meet many interesting people. You may even have the chance to serve celebrities!
JOB DESCRIPTION
An airline pilot is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of an aircraft. The captain has full responsibility for the safety of the aircraft and its occupants. Pilots exercise command over the crew, including the co-pilots (first officers) and cabin crew. Aircraft are usually operated by two, three or four pilots, depending on the type of aircraft and length of journey. Pilots are employed in one of four areas: passenger scheduled services; passenger charter services; freight services; and business aviation (general aviation). The latter is the biggest sector worldwide and includes: private aircraft; flying schools; and companies transporting oil and gas workers to offshore rigs.
PILOTING JOB
Flying can be a very rewarding profession, both financially and in terms of the personal satisfaction it provides. Many consider it to be a dream job but perhaps have an unrealistic idea about what it is really like; in practice, the job demands a great deal of personal commitment and self-sacrifice. A pilot has to pass stringent training courses, and will then be tested in recurrent training twice yearly in order to maintain the relevant license. Taking responsibility for the safe and economic operation and management of the aircraft from take-off to touch-down is the primary function of an airline pilot. In order to achieve this, the pilot carries out a number of tasks, including:
  • getting information about the route, weather, passengers and aircraft;
  • working out a flight plan, including the route and flying altitude;
  • calculating take off and landing weights and working out how much fuel to take;
  • supervising the loading and fuelling of the aircraft;
  • briefing the cabin crew before the flight;
  • carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems;
  • communicating with air traffic control prior to take-off and during flight and landing;
  • making sure noise regulations are followed during take off and landing;
  • understanding and interpreting data from instruments and controls;
  • making regular checks on the aircraft's technical performance and position, and on weather conditions and air traffic during flight;
  • communicating with passengers using the public address system;
  • liaising with cabin staff through the cabin services manager;
  • reacting quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies;
  • updating the aircraft logbook and/or writing a report at the end of the flight noting any incidents or problems with the aircraft.

Most of the above tasks are shared between the captain and co-pilot.
TRAINING

Basic requirements for pilot training is 10+2 with physics & Math. Minimum Age Limit 17 yrs. The first step in Pilot training is acquiring of Student Pilot License (SPL). Thereafter he can start flight training to get Private Pilot License (PPL). This includes 60 hours of flying comprising 20 hours of dual flying, 20 hours of solo flying and 5 hours cross country flying. Theoretical examination's have to be passed in subjects like Air Regulation, Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Aircraft and Engines, After PPL another 190 hours of flying training is required for Commercial Pilot's License (CPL) i.e., a consolidated 250 hours of flying training. A flight radio operators license and radio telephone license have to be obtained. During CPL, the candidate should have exposure to a range of aircraft and fulfill other conditions like specified hours of solo flying, cross country flying and height flying. Theoretical papers have to be cleared and medical tests passed. It usually takes 2 to 3 years before required flying hours and classroom learning are completed.

In order to fly as a first officer with an airline, you need to complete successfully the following three stages:

Frozen Airline Transport Pilot's License (fATPL). This requires a minimum of 750 hours of structured instruction in aviation subjects such as navigation, meteorology and aviation law, plus 150 hours of flying training in light piston-engined aircraft. Once you are proficient, you take a series of flying tests. This leads to a commercial pilot's license (CPL) and an instrument rating (IR). This training normally takes 12 to 14 months to complete.
Multi-Crew Operation Certificate. This program introduces pilots to the concept of team working and familiarizes them with the handling characteristics of modern, high-performance, commercial aircraft.
Type-Rating training. This is a conversion course, typically taking two months, which focuses on the plane you will be flying. The cost of training escalates dramatically and so this stage is usually completed only after having successfully secured a job with an airline. The airline will usually pay for the training and you will then be bonded to them for a specific period of time.

Having completed the above, training continues with the airline and involves flying real passengers on real revenue operations under the supervision of an experienced training captain. A new first officer will usually be allocated 40-50 flights in order to reach the standard required before he or she can fly with a line captain. The pilot will then officially be a full first officer. A further 1,500 hours of flying experience will be needed to obtain the full ATPL.

Basic Requirements: Good educational qualifications; Good communication skills; Level-headedness, calmness and the ability to think and respond appropriately in difficult situations; the ability to do rapid mental calculations; Logical problem-solving; self-confidence and a clear speaking voice; a disciplined outlook and responsible attitude; Good co-ordination and physical fitness; The ability to motivate and the capacity for teamwork

Pilot Training course fees varies course to course, country to country. Approximate cost US$100000 to obtain CPL..

GETTING PILOTING JOBS ABROAD

Commercial, Corporate, Cargo  Airlines all over the world recruits Pilots. For flight crew jobs please search at http://www.job-quest.net/jqhotjobs/avi.htm