Wednesday, May 11, 2011
How to Become a Pilot in the Philippines
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Do you wanna be a pilot? Make your dreams come true. Soar higher. Become a licensed pilot in the Philippines. A pilot job is one of the most rewarding aviation careers and professions in the world. There are different ways on how become a licensed and registered pilot in the country and I’m gonna lay out the ways in this page.
Due to insistent public demand and lots of inquiries from my Best Flight Schools in the Philippines article, I’m here to discuss the ways on how to become a pilot in the Philippines. Many are still asking me questions like, what course should I take to be a pilot? How can I become a pilot in the Philippines? Do I need a degree to be working as a pilot? And many more related questions. So here are the ways:
Private Pilot vs Commercial Pilot – What’s the Difference?
Private Pilot – if you are a licensed private pilot, you are allowed to operate and fly an aircraft for private and enjoyment purposes. You may carry passengers or rent an aircraft, a private plane but you may not be compensated for the services as a pilot. There are limitations though compared when you are a commercial pilot. In short, a private pilot cannot really work for hire.
Commercial Pilot – you can’t become a licensed commercial pilot unless you are a licensed private pilot. Once you’re a commercial pilot, you are allowed to be paid for flying an aircraft to carry cargo and passengers. You can become a flight instructor, charter pilot or cargo pilot, too. This is the start for a real career in aviation. You’ll have more potential to work in a big airline company once you have gone for Multi-Engine Ratings, other modern flight instruments and equipments and have gained longer hours of flights.
How to become a Private Pilot? What are the Requirements?
To become a licensed private pilot and have all the benefits of being one, you must undergo and pass the Private Pilot Training Course also known as, PPL course which is usually up to six months. In order to have a license you must become certified as a fully-fledged Private Pilot by the ATO. The requirements for having the license are listed below. You must successfully complete and pass the general exam and actual flight exam/ checkride.
- Minimum of 17 years of age
- Fluent in English, oral and written
- Hold at least a current 3rd Class Medical Certificate
- Pass the ATO Knowledge (General) Test
- Pass the ATO Practical Flight Test and Oral Examination (Checkride)
From the PPL training, there are also some documents required from its flight school. Usually, they are the same as those that are required from entering secondary schooling. The PPL course usually covers subjects such as theory of flight, civil air regulations, basic aircraft instrument and powerplant, air traffic control and communications, basic aircraft performance, basic weight and balance, basic meteorology, aviation physiology, basic air navigation, basic radio navigation and basic flight planning. You must also complete the required flight training time which is a minimum of 40 hours of widespread flight training which includes dual and solo instruction for basic airmanship, cross-country navigation, and emergency procedures. This 40 hours of flight time consists of at least 20 hours of Dual flight instruction, at least 10 hours of Solo flight ( 5 hours of Solo local flight and 5 hours of Solo cross-country), and 10 hours of which can be Solo flights or Dual.
How to become a Commercial Pilot? What are the Requirements?
As I mentioned, an important requirement to become a licensed commercial pilot is a private pilot certificate. Meaning, you can’t become a Commercial Pilot if you don’t have a Private Pilot license. Just like the requirements in the PPL, you must pass a general knowledge exam and actual flight exam in order to become a commercial pilot and enjoy the benefits and compensations you can have in the aviation profession. A commercial pilot training course CPL course can prepare and help you pass the test. To sum up the requirements, here they are:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a Private Pilot Certificate or meet requirements
- Fluent in English both oral and written
- Must hold a valid 1 st Class Medical Certificate
- Pass the ATO Knowledge (General) Test
- Pass the ATO Practical Flight Test and Oral Examination (Check ride)
You have to undergo a CPL course to prepare you to excel and pass the CPL requirements. It’s also usually in a period of 6 months. Flight schools cover the course to advanced subjects mentioned in the PPL training. In addition, you must complete a minimum of 150 logged hours of flight time which includes advanced commercial maneuvers and emergency procedure.
Bachelors Degree in Aviation Major in Flying
This is another option to become a licensed pilot in the Philippines. It’s a four-year-degree-course that covers aviation curriculum and covers both PPL course and CPL course. It will really prepare you to your dream aviation and pilot career. A Bachelors Degree would be more impressive to airline companies and employers though expertise is always the most priority.
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14 Responses to “How to Become a Pilot in the Philippines”
August 13, 2011 9:03 AM
Private Pilot Course
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 17 years of age.
Must be high school graduate or its equivalent in case of non-filipino citizen.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.
Must be physically fit or in good health.
Address:
Philcox Hangar, Domestic Road, Pasay City Philippines
Phone : +63-9266586987
E-mail Address:
strikewingaviation@email.com
info@strikewingaviation.com
August 14, 2011 10:02 PM
never heard of this aviation school / flight school but thanks for sharing and dropping by here. :)
September 23, 2011 2:37 AM
I am very envious of a four-year degree program in the Philippines. I strongly agree with the fact that a degree is very helpful and attractive when applying for a job with airlines.
In Canada, a degree program for pilots is very rare. There is only a diploma program which could be completed in two years.
Thank you for sharing this information.
Mark - http://pilotincanada.com
September 28, 2011 11:22 PM
hi Captain Bascug! Oh wow, I never knew that Degree programs for aviation and pilots in Canada are so rare. At least you'll get a diploma in 2 years. But yes, a degree is much more impressive. :) I wonder how much is the 2-year diploma course for pilot there in your country?
Thank you for sharing your experience. :) Really appreciate it. xx
October 19, 2011 8:37 PM
Do you have to take physics in high school in order to go to a pilot training school in the philippines???
October 20, 2011 2:16 AM
Definitely. Physics is part of the high school curriculum, if you didn't pass it, you won't graduate highschool, hence you can't go to pilot training or pursue a degree in aviation as it's one of the requirements just like proceeding to any college level too.
October 22, 2011 11:01 PM
Bachelors Degree in Aviation Major in Flying.. how the tuition fee per semester?
November 2, 2011 4:13 AM
which colleges offer Bachelors Degree in Aviation Major in Flying?
November 3, 2011 2:56 AM
Can I take the PPL course right away even if I haven't finished a degree in college yet? I am an I.E. student at one of the uni's here in the Phils. and I am now beginning to realize that this is not the degree for me and I want to switch to being a pilot instead. So should I transfer and take the B.S. degree or like I said above can I take the PPL right away and if possible where can I take this? thanks in advance for those who can answer my question.
November 9, 2011 11:35 PM
@Kevin-I have highlighted the link of the Best Flight Schools in the Philippines on the article above. You can visit it. It contains about aviation schools in the country and you'll see the courses and aviation degrees available.
@Anonymous-I think you can do PPL unless you're below 17. Or if you must take a degree in Aviation major in Flying and have your other subjects accredited for that matter. A degree is very much impressive.
December 18, 2011 5:00 PM
Fehl... I don;t see an article that show college or university offers Bachelors Degree in Aviation Major in Flying. If possible can you please attach link of website to my email?;;
my email is vosek93@gmail.com
January 8, 2012 6:39 PM
sure will do :)
February 27, 2012 2:04 PM
Hi Fehl, can u send me a link too? Thanks :)
Faizalhasiman02@yahoo.com
April 2, 2012 7:56 PM
do i really to finish college first to become pilot?
then what course should i take?
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