Students preparing for the days flying Before every flight you will do pre-flight preparations just like an airline pilot. So you have decided to pursue a career in aviation. Or, maybe you were just surfing the web and became interested in finding out what an aviation career involves. Perhaps you have completed some flight training already and are trying to decide where to proceed next. Well, here are some of the details regarding an Aviation Career.
Professional pilots work for many companies flying many types of aircraft all over the world.
As you can see above the pay scale for the Major Airlines is very attractive. This, combined with the enviable working conditions, good vacation and low cost travel make this the most sought after job in Aviation. So, lets talk about what you have to do to become an Airline Pilot. Most likely however, you will work as a Charter, Bush or Instructor pilot for at least a few months before being hired by a Third Level carrier. You might work your way up by flying first for a Third Level carrier, then a year or two at a Regional Airline and then finally a Major Airline.