Pilot Jobs

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In this article you will find all you need to know about the latest pilot jobs you will find on each airport. From background information to salary examples, it’s all there. And don’t forget to visit our job board Airport Jobs for the latest Pilot Jobs UK.

Airline Pilot Jobs

Airline pilot jobs are easier to obtain than commercial pilot jobs once you have completed the appropriate training. You will be flying smaller aircrafts and will do more regional flights. There are things one must do before obtaining a position in an airline pilot Job.

To become licensed as an airline pilot, one must attend a Civil Aviation Authority governed training facility, and complete all training and flight hours. The amount of flight hours varies per training facility, but is typically no less than 1,000 at any facility in the UK. Most airlines like to see a much higher number than that, however, before offering employment or extending employment to those who are seeking it.

Airline pilots tend to have various roles however one general role, which is to fly planes which are loaded with passengers, a crew, and a co-pilot. Your position will vary based on your credentials. Airline pilots typically start out at a ranking of First Officer, and you will fly alongside a Captain. Normally, you will be put to use on short haul flights until you gain enough flight experience to take on bigger projects and jobs, such as flying cross country and across the world.
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Commercial Pilot Jobs

Much like helicopter pilot jobs, airline pilot jobs require quite a bit of extensive training and obtaining a special license before you are able to be employed as an airline pilot. Please read on if you would like to obtain more information regarding how to get a commercial pilot job.

In the United Kingdom, airline pilot jobs can be difficult to obtain unless you have the proper credentials and training. There are various types of pilot’s licenses. A mere pilot’s License won’t necessarily work at a commercial airline. You will need a commercial pilot’s license (CPL) ((A)) and willing and able to make the sacrifice of time it takes to obtain this license.

Commercial pilots licenses require many hours’ worth of training, and even more hours’ worth of flying experience, known as flight hours.

[cmamad id=”282″ align=”floatleft” tabid=”283″ mobid=”284″ stg=””]There are entry requirements in order to become a commercial pilot. They are as follows:

• Private Pilot’s License (PPL )
• 150 hours’ worth of flight time
• 100 hours’ worth of Pilot in Command experience
• You must pass all 14 ATPL exams
• You must have a Class 1 medical clearance
• You must have 300 nighttime hours flown cross country
• Must have a MEP rating that is current

Aside from the above, there may be other qualifications you must meet before becoming a commercial airline pilot. There are many training facilities available where you are able to gain you CPL, as long as they are governed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Obtaining employment once you have received your CPL is fairly easy. Airlines are consistently looking for qualified, experienced pilots so by going through the listing on our job board. With submitting a copy of your CV (and keeping it up to date and current with all applicable hours and licenses), you will likely find a position within your local airport. Even if you start out part time, it’s something – and sticking with your position for as long as possible will earn you points and experience, which in turn will earn you more hours and more money.

Commercial pilot salary can be expected to be £24-28,000 per year for entry level pilots, and the most experienced commercial airline pilots can be expected to net over £97-140,000 per year.

Helicopter Pilot Jobs

Helicopter pilot jobs are just one of the many pilot jobs located within the various airlines situated within an airport. To find out more about how to become a helicopter pilot for an airport and what exactly a helicopter pilot job entails, please read on.

Helicopter pilots receive rigorous training at flight school before obtaining any sort of pilot’s license. As a general rule, helicopter pilots require much more training and education than do airplane pilots due to the nature of the flight itself being much more difficult. Many people opt to become airline pilots, but not many dare become helicopter pilots due to the fact that it’s a much riskier flight. Also, it takes a lot of skill to properly operate a helicopter.

[cmamad id=”369″ align=”floatleft” tabid=”370″ mobid=”371″ stg=””]Flight training consists of attending an accredited facility and receiving appropriate flight training. The flight school needs to be governed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the licensure you will be training for will be the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) Private Pilot’s License. If you want to become a Commercial Pilot, you will need to obtain a Commercial Pilot’s License CPL((H)) for Helicopters. This is more than likely the licensure you will need to obtain of the two in order to work at an Airport.

There are various training hours involved, and you will need to obtain many hours’ worth of flight experience before you become licensed –over 500 hours, to be exact – and from there, you will need to complete various bouts of paperwork and be given clearance to work as a commercial helicopter pilot.

Helicopter pilots require rigorous training for good reason, and you should also be in optimal health, have the ability to pass a vision screen, and be over the age of 18 years of age. Aside from that, you should also have a High School Diploma, and have a good sense of direction, possess common sense, and able to follow direction properly.

Helicopter pilots will complete myriad tasks while working with an airport. They may need to fly to various locations and pick up supplies, drop off supplies, or work with local authorities. On occasion, commercial helicopter pilots may be employed to fly their helicopter as an air ambulance to transport someone who is critically injured, or transport important military officials. The Royal Air Force (RAF) may employ these helicopter pilots to carry out official business.

There are many other facets in which commercial helicopter pilots may be of use at an airline, however; those are just a few examples.

A helicopter pilot salary can vary based on location, job duties, and qualifications. Median average salary per annum is £30-60,000. More experienced airline helicopter pilots can earn up to £80,000 per year.

Pilot Salary

The pilot salary range is very broad, with an entry salary beginning at £21,000 a year up to £140,000 per year for an experienced commercial pilot at captain level. The size of the aircraft is counting heavily in determining your salary. Flying large jumbo jets like the Airbus A380 or Boeing 777 will earn you the highest salary, but not all airliners are using them (Emirates is famous for using these large jets) and they require special landing strips (like Heathrow has).

[cmamad id=”381″ align=”floatleft” tabid=”382″ mobid=”383″ stg=””]While all three pilot jobs are very well paying, all three of these jobs require much different qualifications and training. There is a lot to keeping up on a pilot’s license of any kind, such as medical clearance, exams, and et cetera. It is also very costly to attend a training facility to become a pilot – roughly £60,000 and that isn’t including the cost of exams.

Though it is quite costly to train to become a pilot, it’s quite worth it in the end as well. Pilot salary is very generous, and they will earn back what they spent on training in no time.

Sometimes, all it takes is persistence. Be sure to attend pilot training now to gain the financial future you would like to attain for your life tomorrow. Do it for yourself; do it for your family. You will be amazed at what you can do if you push yourself to the limit.

Latest Pilot Jobs

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