Prerequisites to become a commerical pilot?

Question

I have done BTech in Information Technology and my eye-sight is -2 in both eyes. height is 5.8 feet, age is 24

Can i become a pilot for a commercial liner.
Suggestions and reference needed?

Answer 1

It varies from company to company, but most of them require:

General Requirements
* At least 21 years of age
* Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. Postgraduate education will be given favorable consideration
* Current passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents)

FAA Requirements
* FAA commercial fixed-wing pilot license with an instrument rating
* Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
* Passing score on FAA ATP written exam

Flight Time Requirements
* Minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time
* Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop or turbofan time
*Applicants must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.

Other
* DOT required pre-employment drug test and a medical exam
* TSA required fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check and a background check


Those are basics, and like I said, it varies from company to company. Some companies will ask for more flight time, some for less, but what I quoted seems to be the normal.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Call the airline head office, Human Resources dept and ask them.
You will be amazed at all the flying experience you have to have , and all the types of flight endorsements you have to have on your flying licence before they even want to talk to you.

Answer 3

I know that you must be in good health with no physical problems.