How to Become a Commercial Airline Pilot
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Description
1,500 flight hours minimum (ATP requirement), $80k–$150k in training costs, medical certification that can end your career overnight, and starting regional airline salaries that don’t justify the investment for years. But senior captains at major airlines earn $300k–$500k+. The path is expensive, demanding, and competitive-but the office view is unmatched.
