Meet the minimum age and education requirements
Obtain a medical certificate
Choose the type of pilot you want to become
Research aviation schools and training programs
Enroll in flight training
Complete ground school
Learn aviation regulations and procedures
Accumulate required flight hours
Pass written exams
Pass flight checkrides
Earn the appropriate pilot license or certificate
Build additional flight experience
Maintain medical and license requirements
Continue recurrent training and proficiency checks
Apply for airline, charter, cargo, or private flying jobs