You must pass the FAA Airman Knowledge exam and after a minimum of 35 hours of flight training you must pass the practical flight check. The average person needs between 55 and 70 hours of flight...
A student may be 16 to apply for a student pilot license which allows the student to fly with an instructor during training. An individual must be at least 17 years of age to apply for a private...
If I were an employer, looking at your resume where it says "Private Pilot for so 'n' so for oh so long" I'd think, "This guy's got potential, and he seems to have a passion for flying."
It will...