Nowadays it is very difficult to choose a profession since the labor insertion statistics of most routes are discouraging. But there are some professional opportunities that month after month are increasing their insertion success percentage, and that also have good prospects in the years to come: Among them are electronic, automatic, and aeronautical engineering, a degree in medicine, and a commercial pilot license.
Below we detail everything you need to know if you want to be a pilot and you are not sure about the steps to follow, in 5 practical tips:
Consider Your Motivations
The profession of the pilot is not something that is chosen or should be chosen for glamor or to get rich. Although it is true that it allows to recover the investment in the studies and to obtain very high salaries in the long term, aviation is not the world of privileges of yesteryear. Today being a pilot means choosing a dynamic profession, which poses challenges, mobility, and many stages of progression. Without a doubt, one of the most vocational professions and in which going to “work” means going to enjoy what you do. Of course, the vast majority of pilots love their job (and their uniforms!) but for this to happen, of course, you need only one motivation: to fly.
Investigate Possible Pathways
There are basically two ways to get your commercial pilot certification: Integrated or modular. The modular route is something useful for those who combine their work with pilot studies since it allows them to make the theoretical subjects to suit them and extend the flight hours according to their finances.
Companies, however, tend to prefer pilots with integrated certification, since it usually achieves better results of theoretical knowledge and skills in flight. In addition, many of today’s growing airlines publicly express an interest in hiring pilots with college degrees.
Get your medical certificate
Before signing or making any payment to start your pilot studies, make sure that you do not have any conditions that could prevent you from reaching your goal. European regulations require the so-called Class 1 Certificate that includes restrictions such as not being colorblind. It is easy to find out through a pilot training center. They will put you in contact with a specialized aeronautical doctor.
Secure your investment
Most schools do not offer guarantees of completion or flight hours if something goes wrong. Make sure that the center where you are going to train offers you this security. Unfortunately, hundreds of aspiring pilots have squandered their savings on flight schools that offered very competitive prices and have ceased to be profitable. If it looks too cheap to be true, it probably isn’t. The centers that depend on non-profit foundations such as CESDA offer a guarantee of compliance by contract.
Do not give up!
Pilot studies require significant initial investment and effort in your studies. Likewise, the training of a pilot requires great dedication, and not everyone has the greatest facility to assimilate theoretical knowledge and practical skills. If you choose a center with more personalized attention and a reduced ratio of students per instructor, your chances of success and your training will improve ostensibly.
Flying is an attainable dream, but it certainly requires good choices and great dedication. Without a doubt, when the views of your office are the horizon from the sky, it will have been worth it.
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