Future pilots

Not a pilot yet? We've got you covered.

Answer eight quick questions and see the route to your first airline seat, what it costs and where to start. Two minutes, 100% free.

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How old are you?

You need to be 18 to hold a commercial licence. There is no upper limit for starting training.

Where are you now?

Everyone starts somewhere. Pick the closest.

Do you hold a Class 1 medical?

Airline pilots need a Class 1 medical certificate. It is the one thing to do before paying for any training.

Where are you with school?

No degree is needed. Training organisations often ask for maths and physics.

How is your English?

Training and the ATPL theory are in English.

How would you fund the training?

Honest answers give a better route. Nothing here is binding.

When would you start?

Courses start a few times a year, so timing matters.

Where would you train?

Training abroad is common in Europe, and often cheaper.

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Before you decide

Read the full guide

The Class 1 medical, the four routes to a first airline seat with the cost and duration ranges published by training providers, the ATPL theory, selection, the type rating and line training. Everything the check draws on, in one place.

How to become an airline pilot in Europe
Student pilot at the controls of a flight simulator