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22/01/2009, 11:35 PM Morbz Joined on 06/02/2007 UK Posts 263 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. 29 isn't too late, but I suggest you brush up a touch on your english if you want to become a rep for an airline company! :op    Report

02/02/2009, 4:25 AM ZOO Joined on 01/02/2009 TX Posts 2 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. That is awesome.  I'm 39 and looking to start the PPL program here in the U.S.  I know the a great deal of questions through previous threads have asked the age question.  But, do I stand a chance since I'm just now thinking of starting PPL.  I'm active duty military with just a few years left to retire.  I want to do whatever it takes to get my PPL and eventually my CPL and fly for any commercial airline.  I will seek opportunities in any country.  Will some countries/airlines be more willing to hire me on in my 40s than others? Thanks ZOO    Report

02/02/2009, 7:43 AM Morbz Joined on 06/02/2007 UK Posts 263 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. In many ways this is quite a hard topic to discuss.  In some sense a 40+ year old (in my opinion) wouldnt stand half as good of a chance than a 25 year old for a few reasons.  First reason would perhaps be the long term prospects of the employment-  once the airline has invested in you they want to see the individual grow and stay with the company for many years to come, and if at 40+ you join that realistically gives the airline about 15 years as opposed to a 25 year old who will  have practically double that and the ability to become experienced on the fleet and perhaps pass on their knowledge towards retirement by becoming training captains etc etc I honestly dont know, it would be good to hear from any experienced airline pilots flying for the majors with their opinion on this.  It seems to me though that the older pilots for the majors are older because they have been with the company from a very young age as opposed to recently joining.  I too think that maybe the younger generations can be taught and nurtured better than the older folks?  I understand there are some airlines that restrict applicants to under 30, and likewise some that restrict applicants to 45 and below.  I will let you know the opinion of a captain I know nearing retirment on the 747's (yes for BA!) and see what he has to say, but generally I think the airlines prefer younger candidates, however saying that I gather you can still be recruited on low hours up until the age of 45.  I may has a sneaky feeling also that the major airlines are more picky when it comes to age than perhaps charter airlines / medium commercial operations? Morbz    Report

02/02/2009, 3:42 PM McGoo Joined on 15/11/2005 Posts 225 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. In many ways some airlines prefer the older guy as they know they are not going to move about, the young guy will want progression to top whereas the older guy will probably stay in one place if they like it.  One guy on my ATPL ground school was 52 when he passed his exams and he went straight to a 737.    Report

02/02/2009, 6:22 PM ZOO Joined on 01/02/2009 TX Posts 2 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. Thanks.    Report

06/02/2009, 12:19 AM Morbz Joined on 06/02/2007 UK Posts 263 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. Hello again, the general comment from a contact of mine was 40 is about the limit. I disagree a bit with it though, but thats the view from someone high in the industry... Morbz    Report

15/07/2009, 9:31 PM danny boy Joined on 15/07/2009 Posts 1 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. hi guys     i need some help i really want to become a pilot and i havent had any training or anything like that im just starting out and im 19 years old, i would just like some advice on were to go and what to do because its all a bit daunting and i dont no were to start please help me thanks   danny    Report

16/07/2009, 11:25 AM Morbz Joined on 06/02/2007 UK Posts 263 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. Start by doing more research! Check out www.ctcwings.co.uk too :o)    Report

16/07/2009, 12:30 PM Aviator|Chris Joined on 28/01/2009 EGBW Posts 378 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. Hi Danny, Get yourself a trial flying lesson at your local club first, to make sure you actually "enjoy" flying yourself. The instructor will go through the basics with you at a level that is suitable and you will either feel a connection or rejection for it hehe. All the best.    Report

20/08/2009, 10:52 PM CFrost Joined on 04/01/2009 EGLK Posts 157 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. Hi Danny, I’m 16 soon to be 17 and really want to go commercial too. Chris is soo right about getting a trail lesson first! Then once you know that you love it you can then start to plan financing a ppl (like myself) or go straight into a course that take you from zero to ATPL in one go. All the best Chris    Report

09/10/2009, 6:16 PM Ajay Joined on 09/10/2009 Posts 1 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. Hi Rajat, i m working currently in UAE, I m also thinking to look for Pilot Training Programme in India but i dont have any information about it. i mean minimum criteria to start with, Money required, Qualification, and institutes in India to start with. Wud u spare me some knowledgeful words abt above points. Thanks Ajay (UAE)    Report

22/02/2011, 11:42 AM ALI67 Joined on 22/02/2011 Posts 2 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. Hello Sir, I am 19 yrs old going to be 20 i have a dream of being a pilot, but then i wanted to know any best way to become a pilot i mean what is the procedure that goes on to be a commercial pilot. or may be you recomend me some good training schools in uk that i can join because i stay in Berkshire. Thanks    Report

25/02/2011, 8:49 AM mickysen65 Joined on 25/02/2011 Posts 1 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. hi    Report

04/03/2011, 7:07 AM johnplayer Joined on 04/03/2011 Posts 1 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. hello      Report

17/03/2011, 7:43 AM johnfrancis Joined on 17/03/2011 Posts 1 Re: Age limit to become a commercial pilot. hello         Report

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