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What qualifications do you need to be a pilot?

Published in Pilot Qualifications 1 min read

To become a commercial pilot, you'll need specific qualifications covering licensing, medical fitness, and age. Here's a breakdown:

Pilot Qualification Requirements

To fly as a commercial pilot, the requirements include the following:

  • License: An initially frozen Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). You can unfreeze your ATPL once you turn 21.
  • Medical Certificate: A Class 1 medical certificate.
  • Age: The minimum age to start training is 18.

Time to Qualify

Without previous flying experience, expect the qualification process to take at least 16–18 months.

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