aerospace occupations commercial pilot nate smith 10 jan 2014
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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
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