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How do you become a commercial airline pilot?

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There is More than One Route to a Career in Commercial Aviation
A commercial pilot in the U.S. is a person who is allowed to be paid for flying. Before you can be paid for flying any type of aircraft you must meet these minimum FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand English.
- Hold a private pilot certificate or higher license from the FAA
- Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of a commercial pilot license that apply to the aircraft category (type of plane) and commercial class rating (type of work) sought.
- Take and pass the knowledge test.
- Pass the practical flying test.

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