How many hours do pilots usually work?

Airline pilots fly an average of 75 hours per month and work an additional 150 hours per month performing other duties, such as checking weather conditions and preparing flight plans. Pilots have variable work schedules that may include several days of work followed by some days off.

How many hours do pilots work per day?

Many pilots work an average duty day of 13 hours. The maximum duty day for a pilot can’t exceed 16 hours according to the FAA’s current rules. The duty time is the time a pilot is on the job and available to fly. The typical day of an airline pilot will usually start the night before.

How many days off do pilots get?

We average 11-14 days off per month and most pilots will fly several weekends and most holidays unless you are senior. This usually means four 4-day trips (for me) with 2-4 days off between trips. Some senior pilots can get weekends off and choose to only fly 60-70 hours with 16-17 days off.

Do pilots have free time?

Commercial airline pilots typically have between 9 and 15 days off a month without including any leave, although this depends on the airline and type of operation.

How many flight hours do you need to become a pilot?

You’ll need to have 250 hours of flight time and a private pilot’s license to your name before you can sit for the exams required for a commercial pilot’s license, according to the BLS. Your flight hours must be logged by a certified FAA instructor.

What school do you need to become a pilot?

How to Become an Airline or Commercial Pilot. Commercial pilots need a high school diploma or equivalent and a commercial pilot’s license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Airline pilots usually need a bachelor’s degree and also must have the FAA-issued Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.

How many hours do you need to be a commercial pilot?

An instrument rating requires 50 hours of cross country Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument conditions. For the commercial certificate, you will need 250 hours total time, 100 hours PIC, 50 hours cross country, and 10 hours of dual instruction in a complex aircraft.

How long to become a pilot?

Many people look at experience required to become a pilot for an airline and get discouraged. The requirement for a pilot to obtain an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate is 1500 hours.