Corporate Pilot Life Videos:

Here’s a brief list of what Corporate Pilots do:

Flight Planning: Prepares and reviews flight plans, considering factors such as weather, aircraft performance, and client schedules.
Aircraft Inspection: Conducts pre-flight inspections to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and all systems are functioning properly.
Flight Operations: Operates the aircraft during takeoff, flight, and landing, ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers on board.
Navigation: Navigates the aircraft using instruments and visual references to maintain the correct flight path and altitude.
Communication: Communicates with air traffic control (ATC) and ground personnel to coordinate flight activities and ensure compliance with airspace regulations.
Passenger Service: Provides high-quality customer service to passengers, including ensuring their comfort, safety, and satisfaction during the flight.
Emergency Response: Responds to emergencies or unexpected situations, such as mechanical issues or weather changes, to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

Here’s how YOU can become one:

High School Education: Focus on subjects such as mathematics, physics, and geography, which provide a strong foundation for understanding aviation principles.
Bachelor’s Degree (Optional): While not always required, having a bachelor’s degree in aviation, aerospace engineering, business administration, or a related field can enhance your knowledge and competitiveness in the job market, especially for corporate flight departments of larger companies.

Private Pilot License (PPL): Start by obtaining a PPL through a certified flight school or aviation academy. Requirements typically include a minimum number of flight hours (e.g., 40-50 hours), passing a medical exam, and passing written and practical flight exams.
Instrument Rating: Obtain an instrument rating, which allows you to fly in various weather conditions using only instruments. This rating is essential for corporate pilots.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL): While not always required, having a CPL can enhance your qualifications and career prospects as a corporate pilot. CPL requirements include additional flight hours (e.g., 150-250 hours), more advanced flight training, and passing written and practical exams.

Flight School or Aviation Academy: Enroll in a reputable flight school or aviation academy accredited by aviation authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Europe, or Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in other countries.
Build Flight Hours: Gain flight experience through various means, including flight instruction, aerial tours, banner towing, aerial surveying, or agricultural flying. Aim to accumulate sufficient flight hours to meet the requirements of potential corporate employers.

Pass Medical Exams: Corporate pilots must pass regular medical exams conducted by authorized aviation medical examiners to ensure they meet health and fitness standards required for flying.

Multi-Engine Rating: Consider obtaining a multi-engine rating, which allows you to fly aircraft with multiple engines. Many corporate aircraft are multi-engine, and having this rating can enhance your employment opportunities.

Network: Join aviation organizations, attend aviation conferences, and participate in pilot forums to network with industry professionals and corporate flight department managers.
Apply to Corporate Flight Departments: Research and apply to corporate flight departments of businesses, corporations, or wealthy individuals seeking pilots for their private aircraft. Network through professional contacts and aviation associations to explore job openings in corporate aviation.
This is a very brief and general plan. To know your specific academic path for this career please talk to an advisor at the college or program you plan on attending!