Airline pilot in front of commercial aircraft

Category Pilot

Why do pilots have height requirements?

Measuring tape: why pilots have height requirements

Piloting an aircraft is a demanding job that requires a specific set of skills, training, and physical attributes. One aspect of these physical attributes that often raises questions is the height requirement. Many aspiring pilots wonder if their height might…

Airline pilot schedules

An explanation of airline pilot schedules and rostering codes

What’s the reality behind a pilot’s work schedule? Do airline pilots have a dream job with an envious work-life balance? Or are airline rosters a hard slog with endless jet lag? Today, we’re going to demystify these schedules by breaking…

How many check-rides can you fail?

How many checkrides can pilots fail in their careers?

If you don’t like exams, being a pilot is unfortunately not for you! The path to becoming a commercial pilot is a challenging one, fraught with rigorous training, high-stakes examinations, and the inevitable possibility of failure. Aside from aptitude tests,…

Can pilots have long hair?

Clean shaven pilot with short haircut and bald pilot with beard

Can pilots have long hair? Having covered pilot’s stripes, uniform standards, and even beards — there is still one question we keep getting asked! “Do airline pilots have to have short hair?” So, in this article, we’ll provide an overview…

What is a safety pilot?

A look at what safety pilots are, and the job they perform

A safety pilot is a certified pilot who accompanies another pilot during flight operations, often for training purposes. This may be as a third pilot in the cockpit — in addition to an instructor pilot — or in less complex…

Pilot jobs where you are home every night

A list of pilot jobs where pilots are home in their own bed every night

The role of a commercial pilot naturally attracts people who love the idea of travel. Yet, constant timezone changes, alongside nights away from home can take a toll on your health, and not to mention, your relationship. Living out of…

Do pilots wear sunscreen? — and should YOU?

Sun loungers and sun screen, a look at if airline pilots wear sunscreen

It may not be a widely talked about fact, but the cockpit of an aeroplane is a location with a high risk for exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. If you, as a pilot, are not wearing sunscreen — you probably…

Do Two Pilots Need To Be In The Cockpit?

Are two pilots required to be in the cockpit at all times?

In the realm of commercial aviation, safety is paramount. One aspect that has been debated for years is whether there should always be two pilots in the cockpit of a commercial aircraft. As a result, it is a question our…