Building the flight hours required for an airline job, through flight instruction and other early-career routes.
New commercial pilots need to accumulate significant flight time before qualifying for an airline seat, and most build it by flight instructing or flying in other entry-level roles first. This guide covers that stretch.
Inside: flight instructing as the most common hour-building path, alternative routes (banner towing, aerial survey, charter) worth considering, realistic income expectations during this stage, and staying motivated through a demanding, lower-paying phase of the career. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats.
Building the flight hours required for an airline job, through flight instruction and other early-career routes.
