WHAT is the
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How to Get a Pilot’s License
Kilo Charlie Aviation has a Career Pilot Program that walks you through every step of earning your pilot license–but becoming a pilot requires more than learning how to fly a plane. Not only are there qualifications you have to meet before you begin your flight training, but getting your pilot license is only one step in the process of building a career in aviation.
If you’ve caught yourself searching Pilots of America for information on pilot training, salary, and what it’s like to work as a pilot, you’ve come to the right place. At Kilo Charlie Aviation, we train tomorrow’s pilots today.
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Qualifications to Become a Pilot
Do you have what it takes to become a commercial pilot? There are some qualifications you need before obtaining your commercial license:
- Must be at least 17 years old
- Obtain an FAA Medical Certificate
- Graduate high school or obtain a GED
- Proficient in English, including reading, writing, and speaking
How to Get a Pilot License
If you meet the basic requirements for obtaining a pilot license, you’re ready to find the right flight school for your education. Earning your pilot license provides you with numerous opportunities to use your skills to build a successful career in aviation.
Steps to earning your pilot’s license:
Private Pilot Certificate
The first step in building an aviation career is earning your Private Pilot License. This certificate, obtained through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), shows that you’ve mastered the basics of flying.
Instrument Rating
Earning your instrument rating isn’t a requirement for being a pilot, but you’ll have a challenging time finding a commercial pilot job without it. The Instrument Rating is an essential qualification for commercial pilots and allows you to operate under the Instrument Flight Rules.
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Your love of aviation may have brought you to Kilo Charlie, but the ability to make money doing something you enjoy is invaluable. A commercial pilot certificate is what allows you to make money as a pilot, whether you’re transporting people or cargo.
Flight Instructor Certificate
With a Flight Instructor Certificate, you can work as a Flight Instructor while gaining the experience and hours you need to succeed as a commercial or airline pilot.
Multi-Engine Rating
The multi-engine rating allows you to be the pilot-in-command of an aircraft with multiple engines. Adding this rating to your pilot license makes you more likely to get a job as a commercial pilot.
Become an Experienced Pilot at Kilo Charlie Aviation
If becoming an airline pilot is your goal, you’ll need to obtain your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, which requires at least 1,500 hours of flight time. This certificate is the highest license you can earn as a pilot and allows you to take your aviation career to new levels.
Our Career Pilot Program in Kansas City allows you to work as a flight instructor while you build your 1,500 hours of flight time.
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Questions About Flight School Cost?
The extensive training program at Kilo Charlie Aviation provides you with everything you need to start your aviation career. If you’re ready to completely immerse yourself in aviation training, you can work toward your pilot license up to 35% faster at Kilo Charlie than at any other flight school.
The full career pilot program at Kilo Charlie Aviation costs $85,000. This program includes:
- 240 Flight Hours
- 55 Simulator Hours
- 355 Hours of Instruction
- Lightspeed Zulu Headset
- All Training Materials
Additional costs include:
- FAA Test Fees: $9,745
For students who qualify, financing options are available through Meritize, Skybound, and Stratus Finance. Applying to Kilo Charlie Aviation is your first step in building the career you’ve always dreamed of.