What do major airlines look for in pilots?

Airline pilots typically need a bachelor's degree and experience as a commercial or military pilot. Commercial pilots typically need flight training. Both also must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements.



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It isn't easy to become a commercial airline pilot. The pilot training course will involve much commitment and dedication for at least 18 months (18 months on an integrated course and potentially longer on the modular course).

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A criminal record check is a crucial component of the pre-employment background check. Airlines need to ensure that their pilots have a clean criminal record and do not pose a threat to passengers. Pilots with past criminal convictions, especially for violent crimes or drug offenses, may not be eligible for employment.

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When you apply for a student pilot rating, you will have to pass a medical examination. You will not be required to sit in a spinning chair, since the examination does not require that you be a superman. It is given to discover whether you have any physical defect that might suddenly incapacitate you in the air.

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American Airlines pilots earn an average salary of $118,000, with some pilots earning in excess of $700,000. Most importantly, pilot salaries continue to increase. Even international airlines pay well. For instance, Qatar pilots average $173-187,000 annually.

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Average Delta Air Lines Pilot yearly pay in the United States is approximately $180,067, which is 171% above the national average. Salary information comes from 4 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.

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The best airline to pilot for depends on your individual needs and preferences. If you're looking for a large, established company with plenty of opportunities for advancement, then one of the major airlines like American Airlines or Delta would be a great choice.

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Criminal Background Check Required
  • Aircraft piracy.
  • Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
  • Armed robbery.
  • Assault with intent to murder.
  • Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard an aircraft.
  • Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight.
  • Conveying false information and threats.


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Part 107 requires employment history, verification and criminal history records checks (if applicable) of individuals applying for airport identification badges that permit unescorted access authority to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).

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Landing a plane is generally considered to be more difficult than taking off. This is because the pilot has to slow the plane down to a safe landing speed while also keeping it aligned with the runway. If the pilot does not do this correctly, the plane could crash.

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