Answer: Pilot employment is on the rise and demand is high and
is expected to continue for years to come.  Just don't expect to
be hired right into the left seat on a top airline right out of
school.  You need to start low and build your hours and experience
if you wish one of the top notch jobs.  Best of Luck.

Answer:  First, not all pilots earn a great deal of money.
We do; however, have a great responsibility flying multimillion
dollar aircraft with hundered of lives on board.

Question: I want to fly for a major airline someday, 
and i have been looking online for more info but i find something diffrent on every other website. 
i want to know what qualifications i need to get to fly for a major airline.

Answer: The reason you find something different is due to the fact that each airline has it's own
list of qualifications that vary from airline to airline.  Pick several that you wish to apply for
and research them directly.

Answer:  I suggest you study what you enjoy the most and will do the best in.  I have many friends that have been flying for years with every degree
under the sun, even music majors.  As for hiring, I suggest looking at the following link. I have also heard that Emirates Air is and will be doing a great deal
of hiring for years to come.  Best of Luck.

http://www.futureairlinepilot.com/

http://www.jet-jobs.com/navigationpage/navigationpage.html

Question: Dear Pilot,


My dream career has always been an airline pilot. I've always wanted to fly but I've been 
hearing some troubling news. I've been hearing that being a pilot doesan't pay well anymore 
and have little benefits. I've wanted to fly since I was a little boy but I also have to think 
about my financial success. Please tell me if my fears are correct.

Answer:  Pursue your dream, the pay, although not quite what it has been in the past is still
very good, especially if you get on with a major airline.  It is more the issues with eroding work
rules that have plagued us most.  Just have a backup career to aid you i the event of any problems that
may arise.

Answer:   The cost of airline training varies widely.  I suggest you visit some of the links presented here and just ask.  As for age and height, getting your ratings will have no
bearing on these factors; however, indivual airlines having different hiring standards.
Contact their hiring departments and ask directly.

Answer:  I think you will be able to become a pilot with all those conditions you state.  
I have less then 20/20 myself.  Here is a link to FAA requirements; however, indivual airlines
have their own as well.  I plan on undertaking laser vision correction my self in the near future.
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/medical/
http://travel.howstuffworks.com/pilot.htm

Answer:  I suggest you do well in whatever subjects interest you the most.  Sure, Science and Math are a help
but not a necessity.  Do well in all areas is what I think best.  Here is a great read
on becoming a pilot.

Question: Im in New Zealand, should I start with Air New Zealand or a forign airline company?

Question: Dear Ask a pilot man,
     I will be graduating this year and I would like to know where do I go to become a pilot for Continental Airlines.  Is it best that I get my student pilot license early? What are the requirements?

Answer: Flight training is not easy, but with dedication and hard work it is attainable by anyone.  Instrument flying is even more difficult and takes a great deal of practice.

Answer: Best of Luck in your endeavors. Many short sighted people are pilots but of course different airlines and countries have varying requirements. I would say it would be best to speak with a flight medical examiner in your country and also peak with the medical department at the airline you are applying to.

Answer: Because you love to fly.

Answer: this depends on the size of the airline. Smal operations may require the pilot to do such; whereas, larger operations typically have a flight dispatcher responsible for these tasks.

Answer: These devices emit radio signals that may interfere with navigational and/or flight equipment.