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Pilots who transport cargo or passengers must obtain a license or commercial pilot certificate. To qualify for a commercial pilot's license, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have hours of flight experience. An aspiring pilot must take a medical examination that includes a vision test and a physical to ensure that he does not have any impairments that could affect his ability to fly the aircraft safely.

Pilots must also pass a practical examination, which requires them to demonstrate their ability to fly an aircraft safely. Pilots must have an instrument rating to operate an aircraft during times of low visibility. The instrument rating certifies the pilot can fly the aircraft using the instruments in the aircraft.

The FAA also requires airline captains and first officers to hold an airline pilot certificate. To qualify for the certificate, the pilot must be a minimum of 23 years old, have at least 1, hours of flight time and pass written and practical examinations. Luanne Kelchner works out of Daytona Beach, Florida and has been freelance writing full time since Her ghostwriting work has covered a variety of topics but mainly focuses on health and home improvement articles. Skip to main content. Types of Pilots Professional pilots may work as airline or commercial pilots. Education Requirements Airlines require a minimum of two years of college to qualify for a pilot position.

Licenses Pilots who transport cargo or passengers must obtain a license or commercial pilot certificate. Certifications and Ratings Pilots must have an instrument rating to operate an aircraft during times of low visibility. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics U. About the Author Luanne Kelchner works out of Daytona Beach, Florida and has been freelance writing full time since