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Old 07-30-2005, 11:58 AM
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Do3r17
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Generally speaking, you have to first optain that PPL, then the way you start taking the next license is up to you. I'd recommend the Intrument Rating next. Then go for the Commercial Pilots License, then Airline Transport Pilot, then start obtaining those precious hours. The multiengine is also very important if you want that major airline job.

After all those, you can gain hours many ways. The most popular is the CFII (certified flight instructor). This way, you get paid and build hours at the same time. You can even take it a step farther and get that MEI (Multi engine instrucotr) and build the most precious of all, Multiengine hours. Stay on that until you get about 1000 single engine hours and 100 multiengine hours. Then, apply for a regional airline and build hours through them. Once you have about 2500 hours, apply for those major airlines.

But, before you do all of this, get your 1st class medical to make sure you can become an airline pilot. 3rd class wont cut it, your better off getting the 1st class.

Its hard to determine how long it will take you because it depends on how many hours you fly and how often you fly. Another thing, its highly recommended to have at least a Bachelors degree in "something" to become an airline pilot.