WHAT is the
PILOT PATH
Invest in yourself and find the right pilot training to start your aviation career
How to Get a Pilot's License
It's not hard or rocket science. Obtaining a pilot's license just takes starting.
Kilo Charlie Aviation has a Career Pilot Program that walks you through every step of earning your pilot license–but becoming a pilot requires more than learning how to fly a plane. Not only are there qualifications you must have to meet before you begin your flight training, but getting your pilot license is only one step in the process of building an aviation career.
If you’ve caught yourself searching Pilots of America for information on pilot training, salary, and what it’s like to work as a pilot, you’ve come to the right place. At Kilo Charlie Aviation, we train tomorrow’s pilots today.
Qualifications to Become a Pilot
There are some qualifications you need before obtaining your commercial license:Â
- Must be at least 17 years old
- Obtain an FAA Medical Certificate
- Graduate high school or obtain a GED
- Proficient in English, including reading, writing, and speaking
If you meet the basic requirements for obtaining a pilot license, you’re ready to find the right flight school for your education. Earning your pilot license provides you with numerous opportunities to use your skills to build a successful career in aviation.
Explore Our Programs
Private Pilot Certificate
The first step in building an aviation career is earning your Private Pilot License. This certificate, obtained through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), shows that you’ve mastered the basics of flying.
Instrument Rating
Earning your instrument rating isn’t a requirement for being a pilot, but you’ll have a challenging time finding a commercial pilot job without it. The Instrument Rating is an essential qualification for commercial pilots and allows you to operate under the Instrument Flight Rules.Â
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Your love of aviation may have brought you to Kilo Charlie, but the ability to make money doing something you enjoy is invaluable. A commercial pilot certificate is what allows you to make money as a pilot, whether you’re transporting people or cargo.
Flight Instructor Certificate
With a Flight Instructor Certificate, you can work as a Flight Instructor while gaining the experience and hours you need to succeed as a commercial or airline pilot.
Multi-Engine Rating
The multi-engine rating allows you to be the pilot-in-command of an aircraft with multiple engines. Adding this rating to your pilot license makes you more likely to get a job as a commercial pilot.
Become an Experienced Pilot
Steps to earning your pilot’s license:
If becoming an airline pilot is your goal, you’ll need to obtain your Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, which requires at least 1,500 hours of flight time. This certificate is the highest license you can earn as a pilot and allows you to take your aviation career to new levels.
Our Career Pilot Program in Kansas City allows you to work as a flight instructor while you build your 1,500 hours of flight time.Â
Trent Kinney
Senior Student Advisor
Our goal at Kilo Charlie Aviation is not only to be the best flight school in the Midwest, but the preferred flight school of pilots all over the U.S., and all over the world. Visit us today. We’ll show you why we are the fastest-growing flight school in the area As Kilo Charlie Aviation's Student Advisor, Trent and his team of training advisors are your guide to beginning your journey into the world of aviation. Regardless of your background, they will assist you in charting a course to achieving your aviation dreams.