Pilot

Career Options:

• Flight instructor
• Pipe line pilot
• Medevac (air ambulance)
• Forestry and fire protection
• Charter
• Corporate
• Contract pilot
• Cargo
• Regional carrier
• Airline
• Military

Where Can You Work:

• Any major city
• Northern Canada (Arctic)

Prerequisites:

• Permit
• Aviation medical

Training Required:

• Private Pilot License (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
• Multi-Engine
• Instrument Rating, in most cases

Where to Train:

Register at any flight school or college. Training consists of a combination of ground school and in flight training.

Length of Training:

Depending on the program, the average is between 1- 4 years

Skills Needed:

• Hand to eye coordination
• Basic math skills
• Good study habits
• Passion and determination

Cost of training:

Varies, but from start to finish averages at a $50,000 minimum. This could be higher depending on how often you can fly. The closer your flights are together, the more hours can be reduced to complete your training. The additional ratings you choose can add to the price as well.