While this article comes from our Learn To Fly issue published in late 2019, and pilot hiring is on hold for the foreseeable future, it’s a great time to plan for and work towards an aviation career so that you’re poised to act when the current situation changes.
What are the Different Types of Pilot Licenses?
Key Takeaways:
- The aviation industry faces a pilot shortage across many sectors, including regional airlines, corporate aviation, charter companies, and fractional ownership programs, creating varied employment opportunities.
- Key pilot career paths include commercial airlines (major, regional, and cargo), corporate flying for private businesses, on-demand aircraft charter services, and fractional aircraft ownership.
- Each career path offers distinct work environments, compensation, and schedules, from the more predictable routines of airline flying to the dynamic and often less structured operations found in corporate and niche aviation roles like seaplane piloting.
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