Becoming a Commercial Pilot

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Are You Dreaming of Becoming a Commercial Pilot?

Embarking upon this journey is a significant commitment, both personally and financially. And the choices you make can have a direct impact on your future career success. Getting it right is crucial if you want to be successful and avoid a journey that becomes personally challenging or financially crippling. Or one that damages your future career prospects.  As many aspiring pilots have tragically discovered, getting their journey wrong, not doing their research, or being swayed by glossy marketing can be crippling, both personally and financially. We’ve created this course to help ensure that you make informed, educated decisions before embarking on your journey.  So, if you’re ready for your pilot career to take off, enrol today!

  1. MODULE 1: Before You Start

    3 lessons
    1. 1:1 Introduction to your Instructor (3m)
    2. 1:2 Introduction to your Training (3m)
    3. Module 1: Before You Start Quiz

  2. MODULE 2: Introduction to Becoming a Commercial Pilot

    5 lessons
    1. 2:1 What Does a Commercial Pilot REALLY Do? (8m)
    2. 2:2 The Different Types of Professional Flying Roles (10m)
    3. 2:3 Flying for Fun vs Flying Professionally (3m)
    4. 2:4 The Personality Required of a Commercial Pilot (6m)
    5. 2:5 Diversity in Aviation (3m)

  3. MODULE 3: Training Pathways to Become a Pilot

    13 lessons
    1. 3:1 Motivation, Motivation, Motivation (3m)
    2. 3:2 ATOs and DTOs (3m)
    3. 3:3 Training Pathways - Introduction (3m)
    4. 3:4 Integrated Training (5m)
    5. 3:5 Modular Training (6m)
    6. 3:6 Multi-Pilot Licence (MPL) (3m)
    7. 3:7 ATPL Theory Exams - The Lowdown (5m)
    8. 3:8 Training Pathways - Summary (3m)
    9. 3:9 What is a Licence State? (4m)
    10. 3:10 Additional Courses and Qualifications Required (7m)
    11. 3:11 Type Ratings (6m)
    12. 3:12 Joining the Military First (4m)
    13. Module 3 Quiz

  4. MODULE 4: Additional Requirements to Become a Pilot

    6 lessons
    1. 4:1 Are You Fit Enough to Fly - The Class 1 Medical (4m)
    2. 4:2 English Language Proficiency (3m)
    3. 4:3 Criminal Convictions (2m)
    4. 4:4 Age Requirements (2m)
    5. 4:5 Educational Requirements (2m)
    6. Module 4 Quiz

  5. MODULE 5: How to Choose the Right Flight School

    6 lessons
    1. 5:1 The Importance of Choosing the Right Flight School (3m)
    2. 5:2 Does Choosing an Integrated or Modular Flight School Make any Difference to Your Chances of Employment? (4m)
    3. 5:3 Essential Questions to Ask Flight Schools (14m)
    4. 5:4 What Makes a Good Flight Instructor? (8m)
    5. 5:5 Don't Forget - Choosing the Right Flight School is Crucial! (1m)
    6. Module 5 Quiz

  6. MODULE 6: Cost of Pilot Training and Funding Options

    4 lessons
    1. 6:1 How Much Does it Cost to Train to Become a Commercial Pilot? (5m)
    2. 6:2 FREE Training – Airline Cadetships and Other Scholarships! (5m)
    3. 6:3 Other Ways to Reduce the Costs of Self-Funded Flight Training (3m)
    4. Module 6 Quiz

  7. MODULE 7: Being Successful With Flight Training

    5 lessons
    1. 7:1 Being Successful With Flight Training and Your Future Career (2m)
    2. 7:2 Can you REALLY Accept Feedback? (8m)
    3. 7:3 Getting Ahead of the Game (3m)
    4. 7:4 Create a Community (2m)
    5. 7:5 Getting Creative With Hour Building During Modular Training (2m)

  8. MODULE 8: Developing Competence for a Pilot Career

    8 lessons
    1. 8:1 What is Competence and Why Does it Matter? (8m)
    2. 8:2 A Summary of the Pilot Competencies (8m)
    3. 8:3 Additional (Non-Pilot) Competencies (4m)
    4. 8:4 Where and How to Develop Competence (5m)
    5. 8:5 Building Resilience for a Pilot Career (2m)
    6. 8:6 Technical Competence and Pilot Aptitude Testing (5m)
    7. 8:7 Summary and Knowledge Check (2m)
    8. Module 8 Quiz

  9. MODULE 9: Social Media and Your Career

    2 lessons
    1. 9:1 Social Media - The Good (3m)
    2. 9:2 Social Media - The Bad and the UGLY (3m)

  10. MODULE 10: Career Prospects and Industry Realities

    7 lessons
    1. 10:1 Career Prospects and Realities - Introduction (1m)
    2. 10:2 Finding Your First Flying Role – What’s Your Backup Plan? (3m)
    3. 10:3 Be Open to Any Job, Any Place, Any Time! (3m)
    4. 10:4 Failed Medicals or Permanent Medical Downgrades (5m)
    5. 10:5 Career Progression From First Officer to Captain (12m)
    6. 10:6 Pay and Other Benefits (5m)
    7. 10:7 Lifestyle and Other Job-Related Realities (7m)

  11. MODULE 11: FAQs, Resources and Next Steps

    1 lesson
    1. 11:1 Course Summary and Next Steps (5m)

Meet Your Instructor - Wingman Andrew

A former fighter pilot with 30 years and more than 15,000 hours of flight time, Andrew’s experience spans everything from operating from an aircraft carrier, to commercial operations on the Airbus A320/321/330, Boeing 757/767 and 787. He is also the co-director of pilot recruitment agency SkyChaser bringing detailed knowledge of pilot recruitment processes. Just like you, Andrew once dreamt of becoming a pilot and is passionate about helping you to do the same!