Becoming an Airline Pilot
The airline industry has been changing at a fast rate over the past few years. The days of a low starting pay are long gone. But, this came at an increased cost of reaching the cockpit in a jet.
We are here to help you along the way. There are many possible paths to take to reach your goals. With four jet type ratings and experience in three airlines, I am happy to guide you and answer questions along the way. Each airline has something to offer, and selecting one that fits your overall goal is important. Feel free to reach out!
Ron Bearer, Ph.D.
RonBearer@Gmail.com
A Great Source of Information
Perhaps the largest pilot resource for career information is
Airline Pilot Center. www.airlinepilotcentral.com
This web page has complete information on just about airline in the market. This information includes important facts such as;
Bases, Jets Flown, Pilot Group Size, Upgrade Times, ALL Pay levels,
Hiring Requirements (minimums), Hiring Bonuses and Incentives, etc.
The airlines are further divided into groups to allow for focused research. This groups include; Legacy, Major, Regional, Cargo, Fractional, Charter, Part 135, and more. An additional resource within the site is the forum. There are chats on each company showing common questions and answers from pilots who work there. Best of all, Airline Pilot Central is free.
Email Ron at
RonBearer@gmail.com for more information.
Click HERE on location and Where to Stay while you visit.
