Why do pilots have such big egos?

Pilots go through a very rigorous training process, followed by years of personal and career development. Most airline pilots are very regimented and have a high level of self confidence due to the fact that they have worked diligently to develop a high standard of performance that the job requires.



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Intelligent but not intellectual According to aviation psychology consultant Dr. Robert Rose, “Pilots generally have good social skills and good reasoning. Like many professional people, pilots have to deal with complex information, make decisions and deal with people.

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The longtime stereotype of airline pilots is that they are male, fearless, perfectly fit, good at math, trained in the military, blessed with perfect vision, all paid like super senior 747 captains (regardless of what they really fly) and only at work three days every other month.

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How many pilots suffer from mental illness? This study found 233 (12.6%) airline pilots meeting depression threshold and 75 (4.1%) pilots reporting having suicidal thoughts.

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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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One of the major benefits of being a pilot is you can expect a hugely rewarding career; from taking your first solo flight, completing your first landing, flying to a new destination to overcoming challenges, every day is rewarding as a pilot in the cockpit.

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Some people may enjoy the feeling of being in control of an airplane and getting to see the world from above. They may also like the sense of adventure that comes with being a pilot, as they often don't know where they're going on their next scheduled flight.

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Pilots typically work between 50 and 75 hours a week. They may fly for several hours at a time or be on call and must be ready to fly on short-notice, typically due to a staff shortage. Pilots also have to spend a significant amount of time training every year, both in the classroom and the cockpit.

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Pilots generally only work with one other pilot at a time, so they tend to hang out together on the over nights. While we do not fly with the same pilots frequently, many do make friends in the industry.

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