You must first acquire a student's license and a certificate in piloting, which requires good morals and proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English; and you must pass a pilot knowledge test. After obtaining a student pilot license and completing your course, you will get a private pilot license. Other crucial requirements include being physically fit without physical disabilities, having good synchronization, fine hearing, fine perception, a clear voice and good eyesight of 20/20 vision with or without glasses. Most airlines require a four-year degree.
The training entails several tests on landings and takeoffs. Your ability to be in charge of a plane will be increased. You will learn various ways to examine the plane, and how to respond to bad weather that could affect the plane and its landing. The training is intense with several hours of study, instructions and flying an airplane. An airline transport pilot's license requires you to have accumulated 1,500 hours of flight experience with both night and instrument flying.
Certificates are awarded upon completion of every stage and passing the tests. You will receive an airline transport certificate after obtaining your private and commercial license and accumulating the necessary flight hours.
Airline transport pilots begin flying with smaller commuter and regional airlines as they gain necessary experience. They can also start as flight instructors, building up the required flight hours and getting more acquainted with flying. As their training intensifies, they occasionally fly charters and get flying contracts with air-taxi firms.
The duration of the training depends largely on the student's ability to grasp the lessons and opportunities. The stringent training requires a large fraction of the pilot's time, plus full concentration and dedication. Qualification can take up to 15 years.