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So you have decided to be a pilot, but you have many doubts about whether you think you can achieve it, whether you have what it takes to do it or do you have fears or insecurities about what it takes and what is needed? Well. I hope with this little manual for the aspiring pilot I can help you. I will try to explain in a simple way what you need to achieve to have your three bars on your shoulders with this Guide for the aspiring Pilot in a series of special posts on how to be a pilot.
I invite you to read everything you need to know about the «Pilot Schools in Ecuador«, the second part of our special and the third installment on how «Get a job as a Pilot«.
Post written by: Captain Rudolph Star
FAA Commercial Pilot
Twitter: @rodo_estrella
First of all, I will speak in a general way, based on generally accepted requirements in most countries which have been based on the same requirements of the Federal Aviation Agency of the United States (FAA) for its acronym in English.
The first thing to consider is the issue of age, to be able to start having a formal education is to have at least 17 years old and have a bachelor's degree or secondary education, this although it does not give you the freedom to act as a pilot, if it gives you the freedom to act as a “student pilot”. But to act in commercial online the minimum age required is 23 years, as well as to be eligible to obtain an airline transport pilot license (ATP).
the myths
I have a physical or medical problem. can i be a pilot?
my vision is not perfect. I have to wear glasses
In order to eventually work in aviation you don't need to have a vision 20/20, although it would be ideal, aviation medicine allows you to develop in the field of aviation using prescription lenses. Nevertheless, there are limitations regarding color blindness or the inability to distinguish colors.
I am very short
The second, Do you think you are too short to be a pilot?? It's another myth, Actually height is not an impediment for pilots, (although yes for other flight activities such as cabin crew). But for pilots it is not a restriction. Why? Because just like a car, all planes have adjustable seats for pilots of any height., I have known pilots who do not exceed the 1 meter with 50 cm. Of height. Although in some small planes they cannot see very well above the instruments, it is easily solved with the use of a cushion..
I suffer from some disease
About diseases is a difficult topic to deal with, at the moment an impediment is diabetes, However, the FAA is currently dealing with the issue to be more flexible on the issue of pilots with this condition. There is not much talk about other types of ailments., it is even possible to obtain pilot certificates even if you have lost parts of your body.
The Medical Examination
The medical exam is very feared by many since in order to be a pilot in any country you must undergo an exhaustive medical exam in an aeronautical medicine center. And this must be renewed every so often depending on the age and the use given to the medical exam. For instance, one first class is for pilots under the age of 40 years old one calendar year, but the same certificate lasts 5 years if the activity carried out is that of flight instructor or student pilot, to name a couple of cases, and its validity and rigor could vary depending on the aeronautical jurisdiction of each country.. In Ecuador it is very exhaustive and the following aspects will be valued:
- Laboratory (urine tests, feces and blood).
- Ophthalmology to determine your vision and the need to use lenses and correctives.
- General clinical examination.
- hearing test.
- Electrocardiogram (heart).
- X-rays.
- Otorhinolaryngology (allergies and respiratory problems).
- Psychology (very demanding in Ecuador, includes tests of mental ability, mathematical reasoning, spatial and motor tests and interview with a psychologist).
- Neurology (they usually measure your reflexes).
- electroencephalography (brain function)
- odontology (dental records).
as i mentioned before, the subject varies a lot from country to country, but you must prepare to spend at least one day undergoing tests at the medical center.
If the doctor finds a problem, it is not that he will not definitively grant you the certificate, but it will issue a series of recommendations to take into account or request treatments prior to granting the certificate. It is very well known that psychological tests in Ecuador are very demanding and many applicants are sent to therapy before delivering the certificate..
English
This is a key issue, although the command of English is not mandatory in the study stage in our Latin American countries, is vital for the future of your career, thinking much further, airlines require a certificate of high proficiency in aviation English, measured on an International Civil Aviation Organization scale, where in addition to measuring your English in aeronautical communications, will measure the ability to understand English spoken by non-native people or with very strong accents. So you must speak and understand very well. On the other hand, the manuals and subsequent training will require you to read a lot in English.
If you decide to study in the United States, the Federal requirement to obtain a license is that you be able to speak, write and understand the language. Before receiving their foreign students, schools typically require an international English exam such as the TOEFL.. There are some English and aeronautical English training centers where you can train in advance.
The maths
A headache for many guys and hopefuls, they think they will encounter problems worthy of scientists. Well no. The reality is that aviation boils down to simple problems of basic arithmetic, and unlike schools where the use of calculators or any help is penalized, in aviation it's the opposite, Use of any troubleshooting tools is recommended and encouraged., the idea is not to complicate the pilot's life but to make it easier. In a nutshell, if you know how to add, subtract or make a simple rule of 3, you are on the other side, for more complex calculus topics, you can use your calculator, cell, Tablet, abacus or whatever you want!.
It's an expensive race.
Sadly yes, it costs a lot to train a pilot, And the costs vary a lot from country to country., It is known that in Bolivia, for example, you can obtain a commercial pilot's license for around $20.000 dollars while in the United States it can cost you $80.000 dollars or more.
The cost is too variable and depends on your effort and your ability as a pilot, I'll talk about this later.
Currently many guys are looking for ways to finance their career, usually the methods used are through educational credits from the state, or traditional banking entities, or directly through financing plans offered by schools. It is very prudent that on top of the estimated cost of a school add a 20% for any additional training topic.
I am fit to fly! And now, where am i going?.
Now you know, you have a vision 20/20 (o no), you have no physical problems, or doctors and you are sure that you will be able to obtain a medical certificate without problems. But, where are you going to study?
The million dollar question! how to choose the most suitable site for you.
It will depend on some factors, first and foremost your ability to pay, at the end of the day will be the most important factor, BUT you must take into account other decisive factors.
In a second edition we will talk about the Pilot Schools in Ecuador.
Pilot Schools
There are many and all over the world, but how to choose the best?
In particular, I was initially attracted by the low costs of Bolivian aviation and my economic capacity was limited., but when consulting with pilots and friends in the field, all of them recommended that the best decision was to study in the United States. So it is worth making the effort not to look so much for the economic issue but for the benefit that you are going to get from each site..
Aviation in our Latin American countries is not as developed as in North America, and of course! The Americans invented aviation and therefore their development and activity there is indescribably broader.. Unlike making flights on isolated runways or often on land, with little or no traffic, in the United States you experience the most intense air traffic in the world, restrictions, you will see in your flights until the launch of space rockets, and your situational awareness will be much better. Additionally, the industry offers you excellent tools to fly, in weather, planning, and flight facilities. Definitely, you will have a wider experience than in the local market. So I particularly recommend it.. further, an FAA license has more prestige than any other issued in any country without in any way detracting from the quality of training of any local school.
Studying abroad has the disadvantage of additional costs for food and lodging that, depending on the place, can be high, but in perspective it adds an interesting touch by experiencing another culture in an environment of students of many nationalities..
A local school can reduce the cost by being close to your home and locally the cost of housing and maintenance is usually cheaper..
Another very important factor for my point of view is the availability and maintenance of aircraft.. Many schools have small fleets and large numbers of students so your turn to fly will be reduced, you will have to wait for a plane to be available or adjust to tight schedules that you will share with the other students. Availability that will also be affected by the weather. Schools with small fleets mean you will have to wait turns to fly and will extend your training period.
Aircraft maintenance and condition
Flying has an inherent danger that is increased or attenuated depending mainly on the state and maintenance of the aircraft.. Don't expect to arrive at a school and see shiny new aircraft that have never had any problems.. Generally the school airplanes have ages that surpass the 20 years old and her condition is not as “glamorous” so to speak as one might imagine.
On maintenance is also linked to the previous topic on the availability of aircraft, suppose an airplane is damaged and requires parts, how long can it take to be ready for flight line again? Does the school have its maintenance workshop available to solve problems quickly? A needed spare part can take up to months to reach remote sites far from the supplier. I have known cases of schools with a single multi-engine aircraft. When it goes to maintenance for needing parts, This will be stopped for months until the replacement is obtained, which in the end means that your training period will be lengthened and this factor will be totally unforeseen and random..
Equipment and flight capacity
Especially in your stage of training by instruments, It is highly recommended that the school you have chosen offers a variety of aircraft and avionics alternatives., this is, instrumentation. Basic, GPS, glass cockpit, etc. This will give you much more experience in handling flight and navigation systems..
Climate and Location
It is important to see a school that is located in a geographical location that allows it to operate most of the year with favorable weather., you don't want to spend every day in long waits for good weather to be able to fly. further, it should have within a reasonable range as many airfields and navaids as you can for quick training. For instance, if you need to practice an NDB approximation but the NDB is 50 miles, just getting there will cost you money that you could use training at a nearby site.
¡OK! you have your school, you have your uniform ready and you go to your first day of school! what can you expect?
You arrived on time for your very punctual first day of classes and your first days as a student pilot will take place in a classroom with an instructor who will start teaching you about the most basic topics., like airplane parts, the propeller, the motor, the instruments, and flight controls and how to make a weight and balance sheet necessary for each flight. The days will be accompanied by simple evaluations until the day you are introduced to your flight instructor. And it will prepare you for your first flight. That day your instructor will ask you to familiarize yourself with the control systems of the aircraft and with your local airport, study the clues, los taxiways, location of ramps and buildings so you know how to locate yourself.
You made it to your first flight! Your instructor will teach you how to do a Pre-flight, check the condition of the aircraft before the flight, With a checklist in hand, they will check the plane and verify that it is fit for flight.. You will later develop this task on your own day by day..
The instructor will take the plane into the air and hand it over to you so you can feel it and try to control it, the forces that are felt and finally it will give you an introduction to the maneuvers that you are going to learn.
You can return very tired, even dizzy and that feeling will continue for a few more flights and may intensify as you practice maneuvers, but it will decrease as your body gets used to the flight. Anyway, You should always be prepared and carry bags for seasickness, so an excellent diet is also recommended before a flight.. And always carry water to avoid dehydration.
As you become more comfortable handling the aircraft, the instructor will be limited to monitoring your actions and evaluating them and it will be you as a student who will be in control most of the time. A good instructor is the one who allows the student the most time to control the aircraft.
As your flight training progresses, spend your flight alone, do cross-country flights and feel safe in your classes, evaluations will arrive. These generally consist of an oral exam stage and a flight exam stage where you must demonstrate what you have learned and studied..
This is where the cost of your race can vary, if one or more flight maneuvers are difficult for you, You must repeat them as many times as necessary until you have mastered it to the point that your instructor is satisfied with your performance and believes you are suitable for your final exam.. This additional training obviously requires more flight hours and therefore additional costs..
Checking
You already know everything you need to know, your maneuvers come out very well, your landings are excellent and your communications are good…. Your instructor signs you up for the final check!
Generally, the checker is a person not affiliated with the flight school but rather with the aeronautical authority and is able to issue licenses..
For the day of your check-up you must have all your papers in order, medical exam, logbook signed and authorized by the instructor, and any paperwork that may include calculations and previous flight plans.
You will start with a very rigorous oral exam that can last between 2 a 6 hours. It will verify all the knowledge required to obtain each license, many times the payment of each checkup is apart from the cost of your training.
The examiners are very rigorous and in some cases aggressive and intimidating in order to put you under pressure and assess your stress management and general performance.. Other examiners may be more relaxed and even willing to help and teach you. You must be prepared for everything, to face an examiner who wants to make you suffer for your license or another who wants to evaluate you in a relaxed way.
At the end of the day, there are two results you can get, The first is that the examiner approves your performance in the knowledge check as well as in flight and grants you your certificate or your license.. And second you fail the check, in this case you can pass the oral exam and fail the flight, either pass the flight test and fail the oral or fail both. If this is the case, the examiner will require that you return to your instructor for additional training and repeat your check.. In most cases you will be required to repeat the maneuver or demonstrate the knowledge in which you failed only, but there are examiners who re-evaluate everything again.
¡Oops! you failed the check!
It's not the end of the world, in the end it translates into additional costs in training and exams, but the hardest part is accepting that you failed, It's a moral blow! Nobody wants to fail a checkup, but like everything in life you must learn from your mistakes and continue.
A failed checkup is a speck on your resume, yes., and you will have to face it later in your career, especially in your interview stage for airlines where you will have to answer honestly why you failed and how that helped you to improve in your career.. Always expect in an interview the question of if you have failed a check and why. That is why in the school environment you always hear: “Fail in any part of your training, except the checkup!”.
Finally.
Your life as a student pilot will take you down rewarding paths, However, you will also find disappointments and frustrations, your mind will be divided many times between your performance and the money you invest, an unsatisfactory flight lesson is a blow to your pocket that you must learn to handle but in the end everything will depend on your dedication and your desire to learn, aviation is not a career for someone who finds it difficult to study, you will have to study for the rest of your professional career and you will be subjected to constant exams and evaluations, The most important thing is dedication and the desire to study, your instructors can teach you everything but it will depend only on you and your effort to achieve your goal. It's not easy, but it's not impossible either!, requires a lot of sacrifice and above all vocation.
My final recommendation is to do a lot of research before deciding on a study center, The factors that I present to you in this guide are referential of what you can expect in your initial stages of study and some of the factors are, in my opinion, the most important.. But the final decision will be up to you based on your convenience.
I hope you have found my little guide for the aspiring pilot and student pilot useful on what you can expect and what you need to get your long-awaited professional pilot's license..
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Hello there, Nicholas.
What are the aviation schools in Ecuador? I'm interested but I don't know where to find out.
Of course, I leave you the information: https://www.nlarenas.com/2017/07/escuelas-de-pilotos-en-ecuador/
Hello good I have, 16 years I'm from Ecuador, I wanted to know if you know of any web page or a place where they teach something about aviation for free advice to get ahead of me in the teachings
Hello david, There are thousands of videos on YouTube on the subject..
Hello there! Nicolas, my question is a bit appealing to your experience, I will briefly tell you my case, and I hope not to lengthen so as not to be annoying.
I have 19 years and I am fine-tuning details of school and loans to be able to finish my degree and also get the necessary flight hours to join an airline and that will extend my studies a few 4 years maybe, bone that would have 24 almost 25 when i finish all my studies , I know that it is not a bad age to start looking for an airline but to be honest, what are my chances of finding a job as a commercial pilot due to this covid issue since one of the investigations I did was precisely the projection of work once I finished my studies and I came to the conclusion that it was evident that the demand for pilots was going to be great in the next decade but now with the covid factor everything changes even pilots are fired for lack of flights, so my doubt is with 25 years at the latest 26 I have already finished all my studies and hours and assuming that the covid has not reduced aviation so much, what are my chances of finding a job in commercial airlines, I just need one it's difficult but possible since I won't give up if you tell me there is a 1% of possibilities since I am very persistent I am sorry for taking so long, thank you very much in advance
Hello Sebastian, I recommend this reading: https://www.nlarenas.com/2020/11/es-buen-momento-para-iniciar-la-carrera-piloto/
Hello there, Could you please tell me how much score is needed in the tests to be a bachelor to be a pilot.
No score required.
Hi Nicolas, I read everything and thanks for the information.
Currently I have 16 years but do you think that with 17 I would be accepted?
I have always had a doubt and I would appreciate it if you could clarify it for me..
I suppose that when one already becomes a captain it is thanks to his experience and hours of flight, but age has to do with that.?. I say this because if I'm not wrong there have been captains with 30 years and even if I'm not wrong there was a pilot captain of 29 years Salvadoran who even had a missing left eye but despite only 29 years he was already captain and even in the 88 saved his aircraft with passengers from crashing.
I apologize for bothering you with my long comment, but I would appreciate it if you could clarify this last question..
Thanks in advance.
Hello Leonardo, with 17 years old you can enter a pilot school without problems.
Hello there.
At 1.96m tall, do you have problems being hired by a commercial aviation company?? There are schools that with more than 1.91m already give you problems to do the course.
Hi Javier, No problem, but in some planes you will have space problems, but overall, It is not a problem.
Hello, how are you? 28 years of age would be a good age to study to be a pilot or what age would be recommended ?
Yes, it's a good age.
Hi, I'm thinking of becoming a pilot but the problem is that I measure 1,54 cm. Are you sure there is no minimum height?
There is really no limitation by height. Nothing a cushion can't fix.
HI NICO. I'm mijael and I'm speaking from PERU, before congratulations for the post, I am very motivated. I would like to know if there is any difficulty in wearing glasses since I have astigmatism, And another thing I would like to know is what types of courses are taken. THANK YOU…
As long as you can see perfectly with glasses, You have no problems.
Hi Nicolas, Thank you for all this valuable information., since it has cleared up some doubts
I have 17 years old and I'm close to finishing school, like getting a certification in English ( c2 advanced )
But my question after graduating what courses or what licenses should I get over time to become an airline pilot?
Beyond normal pilot licenses from private to commercial, It would be good if you have the ICAO English certificate 4.
Hello Nicolas, I have a question., I have 17 years old and I am looking for a school to study the private pilot course and I am looking at options but I do not know if a quality and more expensive school where you study this course affects something in your general career as a commercial pilot such as a plus at the time of being contracted taking into account that the commercial if done in one such as embry ridle
I don't think the airlines see if your school was more or less expensive, but your experience, general education and training.
I have read the whole blog, taking into account that the age for hiring in most airlines is 21 from 23, in which an aspiring Commercial Pilot can be trained, besides English, to strengthen your professional profile when you can study your pilot career.
Not all airlines have the same age limit for hiring, others do not mention minimum or maximum ages as long as you meet the required hours and experience.
Kind regards Nicholas
What a pleasure to find your post and see the great person you are informing people and also answering their questions. Virtues that at least in my experience, not many people have.
I'd like to ask your advice if it's not a bother, I'm really from Colombia and it's been 6 months finally after years of academic efforts and above all economic, I received my commercial airline pilot's license (pca) and does 1 month I received my icao english certificate 4,. I always had in mind that if one day I managed to become a pilot, My dream would be to get into any airline as soon as I graduate and do everything possible to achieve it.. and I hope one day to fulfill it but… now that i finally got my license i realized that i would like to explore the world professionally speaking, I mean for example, fly air ambulances, aerial photography, aerial advertising or parachuting people haha I don't know, whatever works for me but… I have no idea how to at least apply to those companies, searching and searching i get nothing, since they do not even give any contact where you can send resumes, I would like to know if you have knowledge of anything here in Colombia, even knowing that you are from Ecuador but any help is welcome.
You should approach the companies directly, I can't think of another.
Hello Nicholas I have 19 years old and I'm a technology student but I see that I don't like it, Being a pilot always caught my attention but due to economic issues I did not dare to apply or investigate, I was left with that I could not enter because I wear glasses but my vision is slightly poor, Do you think I should drop out of college and focus on fulfilling my dreams of being a pilot??
I can never recommend what to do, it all depends on yourself and what you really want to do.
Hi Nicolas, after reading the post, first thanks for all the information. Second I have some doubts, i'm english. aeronautical with 28 years, I am strongly interested in taking the PCA course in Colombia, really starting at this age taking into account that it would end type 31 years due to the modality of the program, it is still feasible to enter airlines? On the other hand, after obtaining the license, that continuing education on the personal part or is it already education on the part of the airline? Thanks
Hello Oscar, age is fine, even more so when you already have a university degree that gives you a plus to enter an airline. Remember that the important thing to enter, are the flight hours.
Hi Nicholas, thanks for all that information., a question I did my last year of high school in orlando fl that is to say that I have the diploma of having finished high school, Do you think that the USA is enough to apply?? Another question, the airlines in the US do not provide training with the commitment to work with them and pay them for my studies with the work that they themselves give you.? Thanks
Currently, more and more airlines are requesting more studies than just secondary, I would recommend you also have some additional title, even if it's a technology.
Hello there
What is the minimum age to get the PPL?
And what is the maximum age for PPL?
Thanks.
minimum is 18 years. there is no maximum
Hello there, First of all, congratulations for your work and for your blogs, I read them every time you publish them.. Well I wanted to ask you a few things since I'm going to comply 18 years and I understand that approximately studying and obtaining the license for commercial pilot lasts a year and a half. But in the post you say that to obtain the ATP license I must have 23 years, then I could not work in a commercial company? I couldn't get my commercial pilot's license? Or I could work for a private flight company.? What could I do until I meet my 23 years? Sorry if there are many questions but I want to get rid of doubts.
ATP is for flying on an airline, meanwhile you could fly as a commercial pilot in other companies.
Friend Nicolas, I want to know where there are simulators here in Venezuela to see their cost and the possibilities of enrolling there and also how I can do the theoretical part online and then take the exam, but age (60) years pe cares for that, Thanks.
Hi Luis, pilot classes are face-to-face, are not done online, at least, I don't know of any school that does it..
Friend Nicolas, your information is really good, but I would like to know if 60 Years I can still be a Private Pilot, I'm in Venezuela and I have a little bit of Knowledge of that for Practices traveling with a Friend I even did a self-questionnaire to later present at the Aerocub Caracas but later the Director did not let me present the Eamen.
Although there is no maximum age, the important thing is to be able to pass all the health exams of the local aviation authority without problems.
Hi how are things . Very interesting information, I see you mention something about height, I measure approx 1.54 and the truth for that matter is that I have not given myself the opportunity to try it. But what possibility is there that if you manage to enter a flight school you can work in an airline?
The stature as such, should not be a limitation, since the flight controls are adjusted to the height of each pilot.
Hello there, very interesting. I am looking for those fast one-year programs to pass the private, commercial and IFC. in order to start a career.
I have a lot of difficulty choosing, they all look great on your page, but there are always trolls who tell you that it is a scam ect… even if there are testimonials you don't know if they are real or not. It would be nice if you could recommend me some where you know people who did well from there apart from the university you mentioned ambryriddle.
Another question if my goal is to stay and work in the US later, How do you go from a student visa to a work visa?? They are your future employers who help you?
Thanks, I look forward to your recommendations or those of other readers
Hi leo, there are many excellent schools in America, hard to recommend a specific one, a lot depends on your expectations, budget, etc.
Work in the USA is difficult., to be able to do it, your school or employer are the ones who can help you stay there working, for a while only.
Hello there, What books do you recommend to be more prepared before starting classes?, so master the subjects a little more?, Thank you
Good, one question, is there a job opportunity or is it very limited and finally, I'm sorry if I'm very annoying with this question but you are currently working and how much do you earn approx.. sorry for the audacity but I want to know if it is a good investment I would not want to keep a pilot's license that decorates my portfolio thank you very much
Opportunities are available as with all jobs., but you have to stand out from your competition.
Cool the post.. It clears up many doubts for people who want to follow this profession, I love it but my morale drops every time I look at the prices or how expensive this career is since my resources do not reach that level
Hello Nicolas, greetings from Colombia, I wanted to ask if I can start my career as a pilot from the F.A.C. (Colombian Air Force) and go to take a course to be a commercial pilot or directly communicate with a flight agency and they could hire me without asking me for that course even if I already spoke from the F.A.C
In the FAC you will have the same qualifications as a civil pilot, so you shouldn't have problems when for example, you want to go fly on an airline. Probably, you have to complement with some qualification in case you will not get it with the FAC.
Hi Nico, I just made a comment and it seems that it has not been uploaded to the web, first I want to congratulate you for the post, excellent motivating and encouraging! I have a question regarding schools in the US. The theoretical part is provided in English or there may be a school that provides it in Spanish? my english is an intermediate level, and age works against me, I would have to raise my level first and the months go by. I would like to be able to raise my level while I learn. What would you recommend?? Greetings from URUGUAY and if this "comment" appears twice I apologize.
Hi Ignacio, Thanks for your comment. The courses will always be in English, so I recommend that you start improving your language level as soon as possible. I don't think there are schools that do the courses in Spanish, since the flights, communications and manuals are in English, but you lose nothing by asking, but i highly doubt it.
Hello the truth I have 40 and I would like to know if the possibilities of being an airline pilot are real. I know I'm on the edge. who will you be of opinion. Thank you.
It's never too late if it's really what you love, this should be the basis for deciding your future.
Hello Nicolás, also like all the people in your comments, I want to be an aviation pilot but I really don't know where to go to be a pilot or what school I have 16 years I live in California and I am in the penultimate grade of high school but I do not know where the best option would be to do my aviation studies please I ask you to guide me thank you very much ?
It really depends on your budget and what you want to do., flight hours, types of planes, technology, etc.
Hello Niko, Excuse me, what do you think would be a good aviation school in Quito Ecuador?? thanks 🙂
here they are all: https://www.nlarenas.com/2017/07/escuelas-de-pilotos-en-ecuador/
can a person with hiv aspire to be a commercial pilot ?
It is not possible given the medical examinations that are carried out and the policies of the airlines.
I read the aeronautical regulations and if they allow it . clear me of the doubt please .
You would have to check with the airlines., I understand that not, some even reject pilots with tattoos as an example.
Airlines reject pilots with tattoos? In other questions you mention that there is no problem
As long as they're in uniform there's no problem., but it usually varies from one company to another.
And what do you recommend?? I am studying commercial and I already have my test license in Mexico, it will be convenient to get a tattoo on the ribs? Or is it better to avoid it??
If you can, better avoid it until you are on an airline and know their policies.
Hello Nicolás, in the US FAA there are also women ?
Yeah right.
hello , a person zero positive hiv, can be a pilot ?
Hi Raul, most likely not due to DGAC medical exams, as per airline policies.
Hello there, Very good days , wearing glasses is not inconvenient to be able to obtain my license and be able to work as a pilot? The reason for wearing glasses is astigmatism and myopia? And according to the doctors, I shouldn't wake up before 25 years , I thank you and congratulate you for your information .
No, it is not a problem to wear glasses, as long as you can see with them 20/20.
hello .. sorry there are dates for enrollment in some school and the requirements
It is best to contact each. They have different dates and programs.
What do you think is a good school here in Ecuador that is good and more or less cheap?
There is no cheap pilot school. I recommend you consult with each of them.
good night Nicholas
I am very interested and above all I have always been fascinated to become a pilot, but my english level is not good, Is it necessary to know it to be able to exercise the career? ?
Yes, you need minimum level 4 of English, take a course to improve.
Good night, My question is this, I did study in Bolivia but then I validated the FAA and did only the multi-engine there, for example, it would have all the benefits of the faa and it saved me some money??
Yes you would have the FAA license, but you would have to analyze the costs very well. The United States is expensive in terms of housing, feeding, etc.
I would like to comment on certain limitations that exist, maximum age to apply in some airlines 40 years for FO, minimum height 1,65 and BMI no more than 30.
Greetings
Thank you Xavier for your contribution., good information.
Hello Nicholas I have 14 years and I would like to be a commercial pilot , which school is the best in the US how much would the degree cost when I come of age? How many years do you study for a pilot?? They take physical tests or resistance which are? Where can I learn English with aeronautical terminology? And how much does a commercial pilot earn??
Hello Mateo, there are many questions. I recommend that you investigate which school fits your needs and expectations. everything in this race, It depends on you.
Hi Nicolas! I have a question, it is true that having tattoos makes it difficult for me to work in an airline?
shouldn't be a problem, as long as they are not visible.
Hello Nicholas Larenas, A concern …women can be pilots in Ecuador ?
Of course! Every day there are more women flying and in aviation in general.
Hello there, Excuse me, what is the maximum age to finish the commercial pilot career?, i guess i end up with 38 years it would be impossible for you to be hired by an airline?
By the way, thanks for the great post.
Hi Cesar, you really are RIGHT on time, although currently many airlines are withdrawing age limits for hiring, and they are accepting new pilots of any age as long as they meet experience requirements, There are currently many "aspiring" pilots in the late 30's and early 40's, the important thing is at that age to quickly build up the flight hours in experience necessary to be considerate and maintain good health. In my personal experience and I include myself in that group, in Colombia and the United States it is common to find pilots in training at these ages… But if you're going to, I recommend you start NOW! Responds: Rudolph Star.
Thank you Rodolfo Estrella, what he tells me is encouraging and well with 34 years old I had lost all hope of pursuing such an exciting career, that due to lack of information and resources I could not in my 20's. Greetings and success in your activities.
lucky caesar!
hello another question, Apart from the medical exam, what other exams, if any, would I have to do here in Ecuador and what kind of exam do I have to do for the first time if it is class I?,II or III
Thanks
Hello there, the exams will be as you advance in your career to obtain the respective licenses.
Hello there, I have a doubt about whether I can have my eyesight operated on and then study to obtain a commercial pilot's license and if it is that I would not get an operation, how hard is it to get a job wearing glasses?
Thanks
In both cases, you have no problem, as long as you see 100 on 100 in any.
And if I study in the United States, I have more possibilities to find work in an airline45
It will give you a plus yes, but it does not guarantee to be selected.
Hello good, And if I study in the USA , Can I apply to an airline in my local country?? or do I have to meet other requirements?
hi richard, if you do it in the USA or another country, to return to your country you will have to validate your license, this is done in a local school and consists of a few hours of flight based on the regulation. Greetings.
Good Morning
please could you indicate me in the USA. which aviation school is the best,
And what would be the most successful in terms of economics?
Hello, Marcelo, The answer is not easy, since defining which one is the best will depend on your objectives and budget. Personally, I know of people flying in Embry-Riddle, which is apparently the most complete. But, in any case, I recommend that you talk to each of the schools and you will find the one that best suits your expectations in every way.