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Commercial pilots fly for commercial airlines, but can also fly charter flights, emergency aircraft, rescue flights, and more. As a commercial pilot you will learn not only to operate, control, and fly planes but also how to ensure the weight of the plane you are flying is balanced, communicate with air traffic controllers and other airport personnel, navigate, monitor gauges, and perform emergency procedures. Commercial pilots are required to have a minimum of 1,500 flight hours logged. To become a …

If you have decided Flight School is the next step in your career, you are likely overwhelmed by all the options out there. Flight schools abound, but how do you choose the right one? It is a big decision, one that is vital to your future career success. Even if you’ve been researching prospective flight schools, it is hard to get the answers you need to make the right choice. Let’s explore five crucial issues to consider in choosing the …

Have you ever dreamed of learning to fly? If you ever mentioned the thought of learning to fly, someone has probably told you to head to Florida to complete your training. Why? Generally learning to fly in Florida means more “flyable hours” so you can complete your training more quickly. Plus, could there be a better place to learn to fly than Florida’s incredible Space Coast? Probably not! With the goal of flying in mind, let’s look at the benefits …

A lot of people dream of becoming a pilot one day, but never really consider all of the things they will need to learn first. Whether it’s through training, studying, or even just a mindset change. Here at Airlink Flight School, training is structured within a fast-paced program to get you qualified for piloting commercial planes. Every day during your training program, you will live, breathe, and think aviation. Within that, here are some of the things you will learn. …

Much like learning any new skill, training to be a pilot takes time. When you complete your schooling with Airlink Flight School, you could be ready to fly a commercial plane in 12 to 24 months. This mostly depends on how much time you want to spend every week!  There are stringent requirements to become a commercial airline pilot, and therefore it can be easy to get discouraged. However, with the proper motivation and dedication, you will be well on …