2006-10-22 04:56:51 · 8 answers · asked by tofmizzy2000 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
I recently gained my Commercial Pilot License, so I should be able to help you.
If you are seeking a a career in the RAF, then your best bet is to join the RAF cadets or the University Air Squadron. The RAF only take on a handful of pilots a year though, so it is fiercly competitive.
If you want to become a commercial pilot, then you have a couple of options. Airlines tend not to recruit people below the age of 21, so if you want to apply for sponsorship schemes then you will have to wait a few years. Your other option is to pay for your commercial pilot license training your self. This is very expensive. You are looking at anywhere between £30,000 and £65,000 depending on the flying school and the type of course you do, and there is no guarantee of employment at the end of it. Have a look at:
http://www.ccat.org.uk
http://www.oxfordaviation.net
http://www.b-f-c.co.uk/
http://www.flysfc.com/new/aboutuscommercial.html
All my friends who I trained with love their jobs, so after all the hard work and expense, most will agree it is worth it.
Also, have a look at this site http://www.pprune.org
It is a professional pilots forum. It is free to join and there is a massive amount of information available. It is used by RAF and commercial pilots, ATC, instructors and cabin crew.
Good luck.
2006-10-23 02:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends, at 16 there is little you can really do towards this, the raf would probs be ure best bet. other than that u could join a flying company, such as british airways, then work your way up through the ranks in a way. good luck dude.
2006-10-22 13:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not find the answer here, If you are serious you could apply to join the military, who may take and train you for free - if you have the qualifications.
If you are very sincere and feel you have the capability and education qualifications, contact any of the various Airlines.
2006-10-22 12:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by Whistler R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
The absolute best way is to join the RAF.
See the world, have a great time, become a man, get paid for doing it and get trained for free.
Nuff said!!
2006-10-22 12:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by Moofie's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either an airline will take you on after you apply or
you can start by going to your nearest flight training centre and building up hours towards a private pilots licence (ppl).
(approx 40hrs needed)
2006-10-22 12:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take flying lessons or join the RAF
2006-10-22 12:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by col 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must learn the "up diddly up up" song off by heart then become an alcoholic and let your hair turn grey, i believe thats it, you've made it !
2006-10-22 18:10:42 · answer #7 · answered by ukfool666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to have A LOT of money
2006-10-23 02:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by zilber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋