Do pilots choose their flights?

Yes, a pilot can choose which aircraft, which position, and which crew base they will be assigned if a position is available, and if their Company system wide seniority is high enough to be awarded that position.

How do you succeed in airline training?

14 Ways You Should Prepare For Airline Training

1. 1) Complete As Much Pre-Training As Possible Before Day 1.
2. 2) Tab Completed ATP Requirements In Your Logbooks.
3. 3) Don’t Forget ANY Paperwork!
4. 4) Expect Your Schedule To Be Owned By The Airline During Training.
5. 5) Start Reading Company Policies And Procedures.

Can airline pilots fly different planes?

Airline pilots are typically only certified and current on one type. It is rare for a pilot to be certified and current on multiple types because they must do re-current training and check rides for each type in order to remain current and legal.

How do airlines determine demand?

Demand forecasting This data comes from within the airline itself, as well as industry-wide passenger data that identifies trends in traffic. By knowing the average traffic flow per day, airlines will determine which type of aircraft is most suitable for the route.

Do pilots have to learn how to fly different planes?

To an extent, yes. No pilot is forced to learn how to fly particular planes. If they want to fly a 737, they learn and become qualified in a 737. So they can choose which types of aircraft they want to fly.

Is joining the Air Force a good way to become an airline pilot?

I would say that joining the Air Force is not a good way to become an airline pilot. Becoming an Air Force pilot is an excellent way to become an airline pilot. However, becoming an Air Force pilot is incredibly competitive. If you are not an Air Force Academy grad, it’s even more.

Why do some airlines hire pilots from other countries?

Some airlines are growing faster than they can find pilots in their home base. They then look for expat pilots; pilots from other countries willing to fly for them. That can be under a temporary contract, until they have found enough “of their own people”, or it can be with a permanent or open contract.

Do airplanes really fly themselves?

Gaining the necessary experience requires a significant investment of time and money. Aircraft technology has become so advanced that it’s become a cliche for people to say airplanes fly themselves. And that can be true when everything is going according to plan, but everything doesn’t always go according to plan.