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Advice on what path to follow
Hi everyone,
I'll be completing my undergraduate degree from University of Manitoba, and my aim is to be a Boeing-777 pilot. My question is that, if I get a CPL do I have to do another course to get a rating for Boeing-777? I apologize if I come across as a complete noob, thats because I am. Literally all I know about paths to be a pilot is through online research. So if you guys any advice, feel free to share it aka please drop some wisdom. |
It is pointless and counter-productive to aim to fly a certain type or aircraft. We all had our favorites of course when we were kids, but you cannot plan your career around a specific aircraft type (unless you're military).
The typical path in the US (Canada is similar): CPL w/ IR Instructor ratings Work as CFI to 1000 or 1500 hours. Fly small freight/charter planes to 1500 hours (optional now) Fly regional jets as an FO for 2-4 years. Regional jet CA for 2-10 years Major airline. At the major you'll fly what your seniority dictates, usually domestic (north america) narrow-bodies. More senior pilots do most of the wide-body/international flying. If you really want to fly widebodies over-water, that will limit your major airline options. SWA and Westjet for example only fly narrow-bodies in North America. As a Canadian, your best career progression will probably be at a US airline. You'll need right-to-work here, but could actually live in Canada and commute to work in the US if you wanted to. |
You need to start the 1st steps, like the Canadian equivalent of a private pilot's license. It sounds like you don't have that yet?
You are welcome to investigate & come on down to a U.S. based flight school. Yes, that may take a little $$. Don't concern yourself with the 777 right now, though it is a viable goal down the road. Get the process rolling if that is where you want to end up. It takes some motivation no matter the route you take. |
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