Commercial Pilot Overview
Flying an airplane is great. Getting paid to do that is even greater. No wonder it's one of the most sought-after careers in the world. And you can see why. A typical day will see you 'brunching' in Frankfurt, 'lunching' at Atlanta and dinning in Texas. Now that's what we call a real globetrotter!
What's more, you get to see the world, stay in the best hotels and hobnob with the best looking women in the industry. Did we say you'd take home close to Rs 1, 50,000 a month?
Piloting is serious business. It carries considerable charm, prestige, responsibility and risk. You'll find yourself in different time zones, climates and cultures every day. It's like a different expedition every time...a new and exciting world to discover and journey through.
A typical workday depends on the number of pilots a plane needs and whether you are flying international or domestic. A long day can last for as many as 12 hours. But with international flights there could be no limits to your working hours. In any case, you won't be at the cockpit for more than 4 hours at a stretch.
As a commercial pilot, you will be flying different types of aircrafts right from a 16-seater small plane to 747 jumbo jets and airbuses. Flying at a height of 5000-30,000 ft. above the sea level can be a real high!
As a commercial pilot you will be responsible for the safe run of the aircraft between destinations. You will also be responsible for the safety of the crewmembers, passengers and the aircraft during its flight.
As a pilot you will have to be fully aware of the weather, flight conditions, flight routes and international sky limits. Seeking the approval of the Air Traffic Control before flying and landing, checking the electrical and mechanical functioning of various components of the aircraft and checking the fuel conditions are part of your job.
A pilot has to make sure that there are absolutely no technical snags before taking off. This job calls for very high level of precision. No mistake, however negligible can be overlooked as even a small error in the engine can spell disaster.
The Captain/Senior Commander makes all the major decisions and is overall responsible for the flight's safety. He is the team leader and must establish an effective crew atmosphere, with good communication and resource management.
The First Officer assists the Captain. He also helps the Captain in pre-flight duties like reviewing paperwork and pre-flight checks. The First Officer is also a pilot but a junior one at that. Trainee Pilots generally fly as co-pilots.
A Trainee Pilot goes on to become a Pilot or First officer on board. The first promotion is a Commander or Captain and thereafter a Senior Commander. Seniority is determined by the hours of flying and successful completion of various training programmes and subsequent certification. If you need more information on how to reach your goal feel free to contact us Now.
