What qualifications do pilots need?

According to the flight attendant professional enrollment network, pilots need a bachelor's degree.

Civil aviation pilots need a bachelor's degree in related disciplines, such as aeronautics, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, etc. In addition, some companies also require civil aviation pilots to have undergraduate degrees in other related disciplines, such as mathematics and physics. After obtaining a bachelor's degree, civil aviation pilots also need to have certain flying experience. In China, civil aviation pilots are generally required to have at least 1000 hours of flying experience.

However, some international airlines require civil aviation pilots to have more flying experience, which usually takes more than 3000 hours. In addition to academic qualifications and flying experience, becoming a civil aviation pilot requires professional training.

Civil aviation pilot training generally includes theoretical courses and practical training. Theoretical courses include aviation regulations, flight science, meteorology and so on. And the training includes flight simulator operation and actual flight operation.

To be a civil aviation pilot, you also need to have good language skills. Civil aviation pilots need CET-6 or above. In some international airlines, it is necessary to have the ability of other languages, such as French and Spanish.

What is the employment direction of pilots? ：

1, airlines and flight schools

The most common employment directions are major airlines, such as Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. Pilots can serve as commercial pilots, private pilots and flight instructors here. Pilots can go to flight schools as flight instructors or teaching administrators. The working hours here are more flexible, which can better balance work and life.

2. General aviation and military.

General aviation refers to aviation activities other than military, police and public aviation, including aviation activities in the fields of industry, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining, construction, medical care, rescue, meteorology and tourism.

Pilots can hold various positions here, such as business jet pilots, helicopter pilots, flight attendants and so on. Pilots can serve as fighter pilots, transport pilots and helicopter pilots in China People's Liberation Army Air Force, Navy and Rocket Army.