How Becoming an Airline Pilot Works
By: Ellen Corkrum
INTRODUCTION Pilot job is hours of boredom punctuated with seconds of sheer terror. A Pilot who takes a multimillion dollar machine, casually flies it off the ground and then safely returns it, fascinates people. So we can say that the working process of pilot is very rewarding.
Starting a Career as an Airline Pilot: You need a commercial pilot certificate. Pass a check-ride. You need medical certificate. Passing an instrument rating check-ride. Airline transport pilot certificate. To be hired, you need flight experience.
Things Every Pilot Should Do Before Flying: Check The Logbooks Get An Official Weather
Briefing Do A Weight And Balance / Fuel Calculation Don't Forget A Performance Calculation Plan For Diversions Perform A Thorough Pre-Flight Check Set Up Your Cockpit Give Your Passengers Confidence Place Checklists Within Reach
Features of a Good Pilot:
Clear communication Situational awareness Environmental awareness Spatial orientation System awareness Team-working skills Decisiveness & quick thinking skills The ability to remain calm Mentality — confidence, attitude & self-discipline Leadership The ability to understand technical information
About Us Ellen Corkrum is a helicopter pilot who is graduated from Harvard University with a master's degree in Public Administration and Corcrum to keep an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.