The document summarizes the requirements and qualifications to become an airline transport pilot, including licenses needed, experience required, personal qualities that help in the role, pros and cons of the job, and potential income levels. It notes that an Airline Transport Pilot License is the highest level, requiring a Commercial Pilot License first with 1,500 hours of experience. Personalities that thrive tend to be extroverted and able to think logically and react quickly to problems. Income potential ranges from $10,000-$200,000 depending on the size of the airline.
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the personal attributes required by the cabin crew to carry out their role and responsibilities effectively. This gives us an idea about qualities of Cabin Crew, for what an Airline looking for in a Crew, Service, and role.
2. The top license: Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) FAA-mandated drug test/smoking No physical disadvantages Optional: Minimum of two A levels (preferably in math & physics) Five A-C GCSEs (including math & English) Possible majors ranging from business-philosophy Background of technical skills Qualification
3. Firstly needs a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Highest level of aircraft pilot license 1500 hours of experience 21 years old About 750 hours of studying under JAA requirements Subjects include: Air law, aircraft general knowledge, flight planning and monitoring, human performance and limitations meteorology, operational procedures, principals of flight, communication, performance, general navigation, radio navigation, instrumentation, weight and balance ATPL
4. Extrovert Travelling – there would be a variety of people to meet (passengers, locals, etc.) Communicating with the passengers Intrinsic Over time, flying a plane just takes instinct to control Able to find solutions without wasting time Thinker Observing the pilot situation logically Quick reaction in case of problems (announcements/problems) Unstructured In this area, I couldn’t think of anything that would benefit a pilot --- so working on organizing would probably help control the plane Relations to Personal Values
5. Pros Airline provides hotels for oversea travels Little physical effort Cons Long period of time working Long periods of time away from home Mental stress (awareness of weather, flight conditions, problems) Possible hearing loss Jet lag Improves over time Working Environment
6. Large and Famous Companies - $80,000-200,000 Smaller and Less Known Companies - $10,000-40,000 Income