Career Path
A pilot’s career always begins with a strong determination and completing the appropriate pilot training. The key qualities of a good pilot are perseverance and a desire for continuous learning, which will accompany them throughout their career.
After acquiring all the necessary licenses/qualifications, another phase of intense preparation follows – meeting the requirements set by the first employer and successfully going through the selection process for a First Officer position.
Not surprisingly, after a successful selection process, the next significant challenge awaits: type rating, also known as company-specific aircraft training. Here, you will become familiar with every little characteristic of the aircraft you will be flying and the specific procedures that will guide your daily work.
And if that wasn’t enough, in the best-case scenario, you can reach another milestone in 4-5 years: the possibility of promotion to Captain. If you are suitable, you can be the commander of a particular flight, having the final say and taking responsibility not only for the aircraft and passengers but also for the other crew members and other people in the vicinity.
As a Captain (and as a First Officer as well), you will need to participate in check flights twice a year, where you have to find solutions to various situations in the simulator, whether they are normal or emergency scenarios. This shows that this profession truly revolves around lifelong learning and practice.
Career Opportunities
The first thing that comes to mind for most people is working as an airline pilot, specifically in commercial aviation. After completing your training, you will also have a high chance of finding employment at an airline. However, it’s important to know that numerous other opportunities open up for you to consider from a career perspective.
One such opportunity is cargo piloting. Nowadays, especially during the pandemic of 2020, there has been an increased demand for air cargo transportation, resulting in a demand for cargo pilots as well.
Private/business jet travel is also experiencing significant growth worldwide, allowing you to fly to different destinations on the continent or around the world on a daily basis, transporting businesspeople to their meetings.
Last, but certainly not least, there is a career opportunity that may not immediately come to everyone’s mind: becoming a flight instructor. The proper training of the next generation holds great importance, and we place a strong emphasis on developing the necessary instructor pipeline. This could be your path if you possess good flying skills and have a natural inclination towards teaching.
