How To Become An Airline Pilot: The Definitive Guide

*Updated for 2026 – Including the latest airline recruitment information, 2026 exam guidance, KSA100, and much more.
A must-have for anyone considering a career as a commercial airline pilot!
“The most valuable airline pilot career guide available” – Amazon review
This step-by-step guide contains the latest and most relevant information about becoming an airline pilot right now. Written by an airline captain with over ten years’ experience in the modern-day airline industry, this book is updated annually to ensure it remains as current as possible and the best book available to help you:

SAVE YOU TIME

We’ve spent countless hours researching the industry, speaking with aviation professionals, and analysing the latest recruitment processes so you don’t have to. This guide only includes the most up-to-date and relevant material.

SAVE YOU MONEY

Your investment in this book could save you thousands in the long run. It will help you avoid common mistakes, choose the most suitable training route, and maximise your chances of success. The discounts included alone can cover many times the price of the book.

GAIN REAL CAREER INSIGHTS

We’ll tell you what the flight schools often don’t – giving you the chance to make fully informed decisions before committing significant time and money.

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWDCompetition for airline careers and fully funded pilot schemes has never been higher. This book will help you understand exactly what airlines are looking for and how to give yourself the best possible chance of success.
FOLLOW A CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

Every stage of the airline pilot journey is broken down clearly, with practical tips and guidance to help you navigate each part effectively and confidently.

GLOBALLY APPLICABLEKey differences between countries, regions, and training routes are highlighted throughout the book, making the guidance useful wherever you are in the world.

This book was created by an airline captain at one of the UK’s leading airlines, alongside partners within the aviation industry, who all wish they’d had something like this before starting their own journey.

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CPKP2VCG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 97 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8870682372
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.22 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,212,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #59 in Teen & Young Adult Air & Space Science #400 in Commercial Aviation (Books) #1,517 in Adult & Continuing Education (Books)
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