First, you must know basic math. The most common math skills pilots use are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. For example, you'll need to add and subtract to calculate weight. Second, you should know basic geometry.
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There is no IQ test to be a pilot. Anyone can be an airline pilot as long as they: receive the required training.
Eyesight Requirements and Regulations for Commercial PilotsTo hold a first or second-class medal certificate, Federal Aviation Regulations require a pilot's vision to be 20/20 or better, with or without correction, in each eye. The standard for near visual acuity is typically 20/40.
The answer is no. Getting an aviation degree or going to an aviation college is not a requirement to become an airline pilot. In fact, major airlines accept any and all bachelor fields and aren't the least bit concerned with what you studied in college.
In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121. These airlines cannot employ pilots after they reach the age of 65. However, these pilots may stay on with a Part 121 carrier in some other role, such as flight engineer.
Airline pilots typically need a bachelor's degree in any field, including transportation, engineering, or business. They also complete flight training with independent FAA-certified flight instructors or at schools that offer flight training.
Yes, being a pilot is worth it for many students. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5% job growth for airline and commercial pilots over the next ten years. This is faster than the average growth for all occupations.