I NEED SOME HELP

FutureAviator

FutureAviator

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My goal is going to become a commercial airlines pilot /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif. i have started reading some books already about how fatigue can make a difference in a pilots performance, and how the worst element in a plane is the pilot....... So i want to know what are the routes of becoming a pilot. I want to take the civiliain route, but i don't know what should i got through. Should i go to university and take a flight program, take a one year program where they will give me a
Private Pilots Licence
Night Rating
Commercial Pilots Licence
Multi Engine Rating
Multi Engine Instrument Rating
FOR TOTAL OF $31 000
The site is www.beapilot.ca/oneyr.htm
So my question is basically how to become a commercial airlines pilot the fastest way.
 
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Private Pilots Licence
Night Rating
Commercial Pilots Licence
Multi Engine Rating
Multi Engine Instrument Rating
FOR TOTAL OF $31 000

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If this is all you get, I'd spend the $31K somewhere else. Not sure how it works in Canada, but just being Commercial Multi right outta the gate is REALLY hard to get a job here in the states. A lot of schools (shameless www.allatps.com plug) will give you that PLUS your flight instructor ratings in 90 days for almost the same price. You're more marketable, and you can get the job as a flight instructor while looking for other odd jobs on the side. The university vs small school is discussed to death on the boards here. Read around and you'll find a lot of different opinions.
 
It's good to see you post on the forum before you spend your money. I would definitely check out the posts in the forums on flight schools here.

I think it all depends on your financial resources and speed at which you want to delve into the occupation. Also, if you have a spouse or family supporting you that will probably affect your decision.

If you have a college degree you can focus strictly on a flight school. If you don't you can consider online schooling or attending one of the universities that offer flight training and degrees - like University of North Dakota or Embry Riddle.

Ultimately - it comes down to money and time and how much you have of both.

My advise is to thoroughly check out pricing of the schools you peruse. Many will base their costs on pilot minimums for acheiving the ratings and most people don't get the certificates in the minimums. For example, the national average for the Private pilot certificate is about 40-60 hours or about $4,000 - $7,000 so be cautious of those sales staff stating they can do it in 35 hours for $2,500. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

When you narrow down your choices - post them up here to get more input from former students of the places you're looking into.

-mox
 
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