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Frequently Asked Questions What jobs are avaiable for pilots?
Pilots can be employed in a variety of jobs: Regional Carrier, Charter Service, Corporate Pilot, Ferry Pilot, Freight Pilot, Air Ambulance, Air Taxi, Pipeline Patrol, Police and Fire departments, Traffic Watch, Crop Dusting, Banner Towing, Skydiving, Fish and Game, Surveying, Aerial Photography and so on. As you can see, there are a number of opportunities out there.
What pay can I expect as a pilot?
Pilots will usually start in the $25,000 per year range with the smaller regional carriers and work up from there. A Pilot with 5 years experience will average around $50,000 a year and 10 years in the $80,000 range. Pilots at Major Carriers and Large Freight Companies make well over $100,000 a year with experience. Click Here for more details.
How do I become employable as a pilot?
The basics you will need is a commercial license and some experience. However reality is more likely that you will need a Commercial License with Multi Engine and Instrument Ratings, plus 300 to1000 hours of flight time, over 100 hours on Multi engine time, and some experience at Night and in Instrument Conditions. Those are the requirements for most enrty level positions.
How long does the training take?
Our career training programs will take from 4 to 6 months. A diligent student under ideal conditions could complete the training in 4 months, however we allow for 6 months in our programs to acount for weather and mechanical delays.
Do you have any hiring agreements with airlines?
We do not have any hiring agreements with airline, and we will not have any in the future. We feel that this is a conflict of interest and we do not feel that steering our students in a particular direction is beneficial to our students. We give you the tools to pursue whatever path you wish. We can offer advice and guidance as well help in preparing for interviews, but we do not cater to a particular carrier and we do not mold our programs to a particular career path.
Do I need a degree?
You do not need a degree to become employed as a pilot, however the major airlines do require a bachelors degree to be hired. A degree is something to consider depending on your ultimate goals. A degree can be earned in many ways, and can be done before or after your training.
What options do you offer if I wish to get a degree?
We are currently working with Utah Valley State College. Both financing and degree programs are available. www.uvscaviation.com for more information. A degree can be earned on your own by attending a college or there are several online colleges that accept flight training as college credit.
Do you have on staff Pilot Examiners?
We do not employ on staff examiners. This is a conflict of interest for the school, the examiner and the students. You can be assured that you have earned your ratings when you train with us. We use only independent examiners, that will give no preferential treatment. Your CFI checkride will be administered directly with the FAA FSDO in Wichita. All other checkrides are with independent examiners that are certified by the FAA.
Can I get financing for my training?
Yes, Financing is available through Utah Valley State College. They have online degree programs in aviation you will have to take. You can still do your training here. You can go to thier website to look at the two programs at www.UVSCAviation.com. You can fill out the form for aid online at aviationfinaid@usvc.edu. They have a list of our courses for assistance to you.
Why does your program cost less than most others?
Flashy advertising, multi-million dollar facilities, new airplanes with all the latest technology all cost huge amounts of money. Ultimately you the customer will have to pay for all of that. We don't have fancy buildings, glass panel aircraft, huge print ads in all the aviation publications, or a support staff of hundreds. This keeps the cost of training down for both the school and the customer.
Is the price fixed or will I have to pay more?
Our prices are straight forward, and everything is included except for the checkride fees, food and incidentals. There are no hidden charges that will bite you later. Our programs also allow for plenty of time to complete the training. Our career programs allow for an additional 30 hours above the minimum FAA requirements. Our prices are not quoted as a minimum, they are realistic. Additonal charges will apply if you exceed the time included in the program or if you want to purchase additional materials.
How do I increase my flight time to meet hiring minimums?
Most students will pursue a job as a flight instructor after training to build their experience level. Our students will have an opportunity to stay and instruct with us. This is an opportunity and not a promise of employment. You will need to be someone we feel will make an excellent instructor, is interested in the students you will teach, and we must also be in need of an instructor. Nobody realistic person can promise you a job, before you have completed your training, and they know you as a person. They also cannot promise you a job if they have no need for you. White Air will give preference to our graduates when hiring an instructor, but a guarantee is foolish in simply not reality.
Do I need experience in the latest avionics and aircraft?
NO, and here is why. Every employer is required by the FAA to give you indoctrination training. This is training that is specific to the aircraft you will be flying and specific to the companies policies. You will be trained by your employer to fly the equipment they fly, and trained to do it the way they want you to do it.
When interviewing for a position they are interested in your skill as a pilot, your professionalism, personality, and decision making ability. They do not expect you to come there and know how to fly their equipment their way.
Do employers place importance on where I get my training?
NO, and we invite you to call these potential employers and check for yourself. They will not give anybody preference over another simply because they trained at a large academy or a small school. Like stated above, they are interested in your skills, professionalism, personality, and decision making.
Do employers place importance on the type of aircraft I fly?
They place importance on multi engine time, you can check for yourself what they require. You will never see Glass Panel experience as a requirement, you will never see must have flown newer aircraft as a requirement. It is simply not a factor at all.
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