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On the road to a career as an airline pilot – or any commercial pilot job – you’re going to have to make many decisions – there’s no ‘normal’ route to a job in the left-hand seat, there are many different training routes, financing options and career paths. In this article, we’ll answer just a few of those questions which will get you off on the right foot.

Be aware that becoming a commercial pilot is a huge financial commitment and is also very competitive. Shop around a wide variety of training schools, consider all the different routes and finally, gain experience.

Work placements with aviation companies can help, but if you’re at school – get involved with your local Air Training Corps or Combined Cadet Force. If you’re going to university, consider the University Air Squadron too. All of these experiences will help you to decide whether a pilot career is for you, as well as setting you in good stead once you get to pilot selection and when you’re competing for airline flight crew jobs.

Whichever route you choose, you’re going to want to make sure that your investment is secure. So what steps should you take?

1. Research your chosen ATO. How long have they been trading? Do they have any history of financial problems? What links do they have with major airlines? Most ATOs operate on a very strong financial footing but sadly it’s not unknown for an ATO to go under, sometimes taking their students’ investments with them. It’s obviously best to go with a well-established organization with impressive industry links.
2. If you can, pay module-by-module rather than all up-front. Even some integrated courses offer a pre-designated schedule to draw down payments in instalments over the period of your training rather than taking it all in one go.
3. Pay for the training by credit card, which can provide some sort of insurance in the event of an ATO going under.
4. Does your chosen ATO offer a payment protection program? These plans guarantee to refund a percentage of your fees should you fail to reach the required standard to complete the course.
5. Throughout your training, keep your eyes on the bigger picture, in terms of the financial position of your chosen ATO and the industry in general.
6. Finally, remember the old adage: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Big difference between MPL and ATPL is in the training itself. With an integrated course of study, for example, a student would expect to graduate with an excess of 200 hours flight time. With an MPL this is likely to be closer to 90 hours, with a much larger proportion of the training taking place on simulators

Typically, cadet selection programs do not ask for a degree in order to apply. However, a degree may still be of benefit, as it means you’re going into the application stage a little older, with a little more experience behind you, and if for any reason you’re no longer able to pursue a flying career, you can still use the valuable skills gained in a degree to seek other employment.

There are plenty of resources online. Many ATOs have very informative websites and social media and they often host live Q&As too. Remember to keep your options open and grab every opportunity, especially early on. Yes, you may have always dreamed of flying wide-body airliners for Virgin Atlantic or BA, but if you’re willing to travel, be flexible on what you want to fly and accept any challenge, there are opportunities around the world.

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