Aerospace occupations

Commercial Pilot

Nate Smith10 Jan 2014

What is a pilot?

A person actively involved flying an aircraftAlso known as an aviator

History

-Wright Brothers credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane

-First powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina December 17, 1903

-Aviation now is common for private, commercial, and military applications

Pilot Salaries

Education and Certifications

•18 Years Old

•Minimum of 250 hours of flight time

•Must hold an instrument rating

Requirements for a commercial pilot’s license include:

Jobs at most major airlines require a bachelor’s degree, but no education is required to begin learning to be a pilot