PILOT CET 2025

What the Training Stage Entails

Completing pilot training whether it’s for a Private Pilot License (PPL) or a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) essentially equips you with the theoretical knowledge and flight experience needed to qualify for licensure. Training includes ground school, simulator sessions and actual flying hours under instructor supervision. However even after you receive your license, there is no regulation or requirement forcing you to immediately begin work as a pilot. Instead many newly licensed pilots choose to gain experience through roles like flight instructor charter pilot, regional or cargo operations or by building hours and undergoing type rating training before entering airline service.

Typical Pathways and Timing After Training

In practice many pilots do begin working soon after training often as a First Officer (co pilot) in commercial or regional airlines especially if they’ve completed type rating and meet the minimum experience thresholds (like required flight hours). Others might opt to first become Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) to build hours teach and enhance their skills before seeking airline placements. Additional career routes include flying for cargo, charter, corporate/private jets, or specialized sectors such as air ambulances, agricultural aviation and more.

There is no obligation to start working as a pilot immediately after completing your training, but many do so if opportunities present themselves especially through airline cadet programs instructor roles or entry level flying jobs. Your path forward can vary based on experience certifications and personal career goals.

What the Training Stage Entails

Typical Pathways and Timing After Training

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What the Training Stage Entails

Typical Pathways and Timing After Training

Commercial Pilot License (4)

Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (2)

Private Helicopter Pilot License (3)

pilot (330)

PPL (1)

SPL (4)