How do i become an airline pilot?
Asked by Paula
Im currently studying for a degree in history and american studies. Do i need a specific degree to be an airline pilot or can i do any degree and then train? im NOT going into the military no way!

Best Answer:
Yes, you need a commercial pilot license to fly for an airline. Airline look for pilots with a degree behind them. They like to see determination and commitment. You can start by going to your local small airport and start taking lessons. Private license will cost you around $4000.00 and work your way up to get your commercial license (long time to build flight hours) or go to an academy. The academy will give you an accelerated course (in at about 10 months) toward your commercial license. You can get your flight hours in no time. Just be prepared to dish out a lot of money. You might qualify for grant or student loan going this route. Go to your local FBO (Fixed Base Operation), at the airport and talk to people (pilots) and ask questions. You might end up talking to the right person who will help you, you can make a lot of friends this way too.
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Answered by stiletto

A lot of comercial airline pilots begin as pilots in the armed forces. They have such a high rate of training they are very rarely refused entry. If you don't fancy life in the military, you can start as a civil pilot and most small airports have flying schools.
Answered by Marcus

if your in the UK the easiest way is to get into the R A F. In there you,ll get all the training to fly jets and learn all about avionics in general and the best part is it,s free, in fact they,ll pay you. If your an American you can try your local sheriffs office,,,,,,sorry only joking, the U S A F should be able to glide you in the right direction.
Answered by reincanated from the mad side

Civil pilot school costs arounf £70,000 so that might help your decision. Armed Forces will train you and pay you for it if you get in
Answered by abeags07