You only need good qualifications if you are to get an ATP right, if you were to get a private lisence u dont need good qualifiications right and by qualifications i mean like A-levels.. because i've been reading and they say i need Maths and Physics in A level.... so if i were a pilot flying for BA for example... would they be looking for those 2 subjects and more... what if i just want a private license... i dont need Maths and Physics for that do i?
2006-09-10 11:54:00 · 7 answers · asked by submanant 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
I wanted to be a pilot once..but i have a fear of heights, and a morbid fear of flying which didn't help....but I am also thick as pig s**t, which i think went against me
2006-09-10 12:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by johnboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The qualifications to get an ATP are not scholastic per say.
You will be required to take and PASS several "written" exams. but
it will be pass or fail that counts.
If you want to be a ATP, while it is not REQUIRED to have a degree
most Airlines will require it. Take in mind all the pilots you will be competing with for the job will have a degree, some even advanced degrees. Your GPA is important.
For the private there are no requirement for math or physics,however it will help tremendously for you to understand aerodynamics and to compute navigation problems and others. there is allot of math (mostly basic geometry and trig) involved.
2006-09-11 09:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody is going to check your grades to see if you qualify to earn an ATP certificate. However the knowledge and skills you learn early will be beneficial in pursuit of your career goals. If you suck at math, you might have problems.
In order to get hired, however, you will need to go through a stringent interview process where grades will be looked at. The better your grades, the better your chances.
2006-09-11 19:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need math and physics, but it sure helps.
Even at the private level you will have to figure out the weight and balance of your aircraft (by adding weights, and multiplying them by their arms).
You will have to add vectors to figure out wind drift corrections and lift/drag components, etc. And convert True headings to Magnetic.
And do it while you are flying an aircraft by yourself in bumpy weather
Its not rocket science, its airplane science. But brushing up on these subjects will help your training go more smoothly (read CHEAPER).
Cheers
2006-09-10 19:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No don't think you do yo just have to be with an instructor for a certain amount of time and do a few tests then your let loose on your own but with restrictions and they gradually disappear as you clock up more flying hours.
But you also have to do more test if you want to fly different types of aircraft. You cannot be colour blind like me.
2006-09-10 19:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like all jobs the employer (airline) will look over all of your academic grades. However the main thing an airline looks for is hours flying time and that of your piloting skills which you have learned and gained through your licences such as ppl, etc.
2006-09-11 08:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by James H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is, can you afford to learn privately? £101, or more, per hour. 45 hours for ppl.
There are 'All in' courses available for around £4500. Google search will show places.
2006-09-11 03:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by Graduate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋