Meet the minimum age requirement
Complete high school or equivalent
Earn a private pilot license
Build flight hours
Obtain a commercial pilot license
Get an instrument rating
Get a multi-engine rating
Pass the required medical exam
Complete advanced flight training
Gain experience as a flight instructor or in other flying jobs
Meet airline hiring requirements
Pass airline assessments and interviews
Complete airline-specific training
Obtain an airline transport pilot certificate
Start as a first officer
Build seniority and experience
Continue recurrent training and certifications