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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa139.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa/qualifications/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa/qualifications/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa\/qualifications\/","crawl_time":1776215898,"first_indexed_time":1744398452,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,acronaviationacademy!\/usa\/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa\/qualifications\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16995971278370985339","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Pilot skills & qualifications to become a pilot | USA","meta_descriptions":["Wondering what qualifications are needed for pilots? Discover all qualifications & requirements you need to start your pilot license and become a pilot."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"How to become a pilot in the USA\nRequirements and qualifications\nReady to become a pilot? The Federal Aviation Administration has established qualifying standards to get you on your way to fulfilling your dreams, and in today, it's all straightforward. This article outlines everything you need to know for a successful piloting career.\nMinimum age and language requirements\nMeeting the minimum age to be a pilot is your first step towards flying:\nStudent Pilot: 16 years old\nPrivate Pilot License (PPL): 17 years old\nCommercial Pilot License (CPL): 18 years old\nAirline Transport Pilot (ATP): 23 years old\nAdditionally, pilots must demonstrate English-language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or above. This ensures clear communication in international and domestic airspaces, promoting safety and effective coordination.\nThe \nFAA\npilot age requirements and English-language proficiency are strictly enforced to maintain high safety standards in aviation.\nEducational and medical prerequisites\nAlthough the FAA does not explicitly require an academic background for piloting, a high school GED is often required for admission to begin\nprofessional flight training\n.\nFAA medical certificates must be held by all candidates. FAA medical certificates can be First Class, Second Class or Third Class. As a studen, you will need a Third Class certificate, but if you plan to work for the airlines, you will ultimately require a First Class certificate.\nTo obtain a certificate:\nFind an Approved Medical Examiner\nhere\n.\nComplete the initial part of the application online\nhere\n.\nMake an appointment and pass the medical exam.\nFlight-time & training requirements (Part 61 vs Part 141)\nThe FAA stipulates minimum flight hour\nrequirements\nthrough Parts 61 and 141:\nPrivate Pilot License (Part 61) (PPL): Minimum requirement for a Private Pilot License is 40 hours, which include:\n20 dual hours with an FAA certified Instructor\n10 solo hours in filght\n3 dual hours of cross-country flight\n3 dual hours of night flying\n3 dual hours of instrument flight time\nHowever, under Part 141, a Private Pilot License requires a minimum of 35 hours to earn their license. \nWhile a Part 61 program will require at least 250 hours to obtain a Commercial Pilot License, a Part 141 program allows students to earn this credential in under 150 hours. As a Part 141 school, Acron Aviation Academy follows a syllabus approved by the FAA to get students their licenses faster, and more economically.\nAn Airline Transport Pilot License requires applicants to take the ATP written exam before accruing 1,500 hours of flight time.\nWhether you go with Part 61 or Part 141 depends on your personal circumstances, style of learning, and desired future employment. These qualifying requirements ensure that pilots on all levels know how to best maneuver their vehicles in the air.\nQualification ladder: From student pilot to ATP\nHere are the levels of certification you'll achieve at Acron Aviation Academy’s\npilot training programs\non your way from Student Pilot to Airline Transport Pilot:\nStudent Pilot Certificate: The gateway into your flying future.\nPrivate Pilot License: Fly for pleasure - your first major certification in the field.\nInstrument Rating: This is a crucial prerequisite for any pilot to fly solely by using instruments.\nCommercial Pilot License\n: The certification that allows you to fly professionally and earn money.\nMulti-Engine Rating: Necessary for flying complex aircraft utilized by commercial airlines.\nCertified Flight Instructor: A great way to get hours in the air while garnering teaching experience.\nAirline Transport Pilot\n: Required certification to be a first officer or captain for a commercial airline.\nJoin us now and discover why Acron Aviation Academy is the ultimate destination for a pathway to your dream\ncareer in aviation\nas a trained professional pilot.\nVisit the Academy\nLatest blogs\nAhaan Panchal\nJackalyn Casey\nAcron Aviation Academy","attrs_markdown":"Speak to our team now by calling +1-800-U-CAN-FLY\\!\n\n[Book a Discovery Flight](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/discovery-flight\/)\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa\/qualifications\/#main-content)\n\n- [How to become a pilot in the USA](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa\/)\n- [About us](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/about-us\/)\n- [Events](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/events\/)\n- [Blog](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/blog\/)\n\nUSA\n\nUSA\n\nPilot training for US citizens\n\n[Go to USA](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/)\n\nInternational\n\nPilot training for international students\n\n[Go to International](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/international-students\/)\n\nUK\/Europe\n\nPilot training for Europeans\n\n[Go to UK\/Europe](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/uk\/)\n\n[Request info](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/request-info\/)\n\n- [How to apply](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa\/how-to-apply\/)\n  [Go to How to apply](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa\/how-to-apply\/)\n  \n  - 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The Federal Aviation Administration has established qualifying standards to get you on your way to fulfilling your dreams, and in today, it's all straightforward. This article outlines everything you need to know for a successful piloting career.\n\nRequest info\n\n[How to apply](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa\/how-to-apply\/)\n\n![Mid flight in an Acron Aviation Academy looking out the left window](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/.netlify\/images?w=1150&h=756&fit=cover&url=https%3A%2F%2Flive-cms.acronaviation.com%2Fmedia%2Fh0rgkrv2%2Facron-academy-in-flight-out-left-window.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1150%26height%3D756%26quality%3D80)\n\n## Minimum age and language requirements\nMeeting the minimum age to be a pilot is your first step towards flying:\n\n- Student Pilot: 16 years old\n- Private Pilot License (PPL): 17 years old\n- Commercial Pilot License (CPL): 18 years old\n- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): 23 years old\n\nAdditionally, pilots must demonstrate English-language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or above. This ensures clear communication in international and domestic airspaces, promoting safety and effective coordination.\n\nThe [FAA](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/become\/student_cert) pilot age requirements and English-language proficiency are strictly enforced to maintain high safety standards in aviation.\n\n## Educational and medical prerequisites\nAlthough the FAA does not explicitly require an academic background for piloting, a high school GED is often required for admission to begin [professional flight training](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/pilot-training\/professional-pilot-program\/ \"Professional Pilot Program\").\n\nFAA medical certificates must be held by all candidates. FAA medical certificates can be First Class, Second Class or Third Class. As a studen, you will need a Third Class certificate, but if you plan to work for the airlines, you will ultimately require a First Class certificate.\n\n**To obtain a certificate:**\n\n- Find an Approved Medical Examiner [here](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/ame_guide).\n- Complete the initial part of the application online [here](https:\/\/medxpress.faa.gov\/MedXpress).\n- Make an appointment and pass the medical exam.\n\nRequest info\n\n## Flight-time & training requirements (Part 61 vs Part 141)\nThe FAA stipulates minimum flight hour [requirements](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/faq\/what-are-hourly-requirements-becoming-pilot) through Parts 61 and 141:\n\n- Private Pilot License (Part 61) (PPL): Minimum requirement for a Private Pilot License is 40 hours, which include:\n  - 20 dual hours with an FAA certified Instructor\n  - 10 solo hours in filght\n  - 3 dual hours of cross-country flight\n  - 3 dual hours of night flying\n  - 3 dual hours of instrument flight time\n- However, under Part 141, a Private Pilot License requires a minimum of 35 hours to earn their license.\n- While a Part 61 program will require at least 250 hours to obtain a Commercial Pilot License, a Part 141 program allows students to earn this credential in under 150 hours. As a Part 141 school, Acron Aviation Academy follows a syllabus approved by the FAA to get students their licenses faster, and more economically.\n- An Airline Transport Pilot License requires applicants to take the ATP written exam before accruing 1,500 hours of flight time.\n\nWhether you go with Part 61 or Part 141 depends on your personal circumstances, style of learning, and desired future employment. These qualifying requirements ensure that pilots on all levels know how to best maneuver their vehicles in the air.\n\nRequest info\n\n![Acron Aviation Academy students walking through a corridor](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/.netlify\/images?w=1400&h=1050&fit=cover&url=https%3A%2F%2Flive-cms.acronaviation.com%2Fmedia%2F0buhu51a%2Facron-academy-students-walking-corridor.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1400%26height%3D1050%26quality%3D80)\n\n## Qualification ladder: From student pilot to ATP\nHere are the levels of certification you'll achieve at Acron Aviation Academy’s [pilot training programs](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/pilot-training\/ \"Pilot training\") on your way from Student Pilot to Airline Transport Pilot:\n\n- Student Pilot Certificate: The gateway into your flying future.\n- Private Pilot License: Fly for pleasure - your first major certification in the field.\n- Instrument Rating: This is a crucial prerequisite for any pilot to fly solely by using instruments.\n- [Commercial Pilot License](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/pilot-training\/professional-pilot-program\/ \"Professional Pilot Program\"): The certification that allows you to fly professionally and earn money.\n- Multi-Engine Rating: Necessary for flying complex aircraft utilized by commercial airlines.\n- Certified Flight Instructor: A great way to get hours in the air while garnering teaching experience.\n- [Airline Transport Pilot](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/pilot-training\/airline-transport-pilot-certification-training-program\/ \"Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program\"): Required certification to be a first officer or captain for a commercial airline.\n\nJoin us now and discover why Acron Aviation Academy is the ultimate destination for a pathway to your dream [career in aviation](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/airline-career-pathways\/low-cost-charter-cargo\/ \"Low Cost, Charter, Cargo\") as a trained professional pilot.\n\n![A 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This article outlines everything you need to know for a successful piloting career.\n\n![Mid flight in an Acron Aviation Academy looking out the left window](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/.netlify\/images?w=1150&h=756&fit=cover&url=https%3A%2F%2Flive-cms.acronaviation.com%2Fmedia%2Fh0rgkrv2%2Facron-academy-in-flight-out-left-window.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1150%26height%3D756%26quality%3D80)\n\n## Minimum age and language requirements\nMeeting the minimum age to be a pilot is your first step towards flying:\n\n- Student Pilot: 16 years old\n- Private Pilot License (PPL): 17 years old\n- Commercial Pilot License (CPL): 18 years old\n- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): 23 years old\n\nAdditionally, pilots must demonstrate English-language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or above. This ensures clear communication in international and domestic airspaces, promoting safety and effective coordination.\n\nThe [FAA](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/pilots\/become\/student_cert) pilot age requirements and English-language proficiency are strictly enforced to maintain high safety standards in aviation.\n\n## Educational and medical prerequisites\nAlthough the FAA does not explicitly require an academic background for piloting, a high school GED is often required for admission to begin [professional flight training](https:\/\/acronaviationacademy.com\/usa\/pilot-training\/professional-pilot-program\/ \"Professional Pilot Program\").\n\nFAA medical certificates must be held by all candidates. FAA medical certificates can be First Class, Second Class or Third Class. As a studen, you will need a Third Class certificate, but if you plan to work for the airlines, you will ultimately require a First Class certificate.\n\n**To obtain a certificate:**\n\n- Find an Approved Medical Examiner [here](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/ame_guide).\n- Complete the initial part of the application online [here](https:\/\/medxpress.faa.gov\/MedXpress).\n- Make an appointment and pass the medical exam.\n\n## Flight-time & training requirements (Part 61 vs Part 141)\nThe FAA stipulates minimum flight hour [requirements](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/faq\/what-are-hourly-requirements-becoming-pilot) through Parts 61 and 141:\n\n- Private Pilot License (Part 61) (PPL): Minimum requirement for a Private Pilot License is 40 hours, which include:\n  - 20 dual hours with an FAA certified Instructor\n  - 10 solo hours in filght\n  - 3 dual hours of cross-country flight\n  - 3 dual hours of night flying\n  - 3 dual hours of instrument flight time\n- However, under Part 141, a Private Pilot License requires a minimum of 35 hours to earn their license.\n- While a Part 61 program will require at least 250 hours to obtain a Commercial Pilot License, a Part 141 program allows students to earn this credential in under 150 hours. As a Part 141 school, Acron Aviation Academy follows a syllabus approved by the FAA to get students their licenses faster, and more economically.\n- An Airline Transport Pilot License requires applicants to take the ATP written exam before accruing 1,500 hours of flight time.\n\nWhether you go with Part 61 or Part 141 depends on your personal circumstances, style of learning, and desired future employment. 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Boilerpipe Text	How to become a pilot in the USA Requirements and qualifications Ready to become a pilot? The Federal Aviation Administration has established qualifying standards to get you on your way to fulfilling your dreams, and in today, it's all straightforward. This article outlines everything you need to know for a successful piloting career. Minimum age and language requirements Meeting the minimum age to be a pilot is your first step towards flying: Student Pilot: 16 years old Private Pilot License (PPL): 17 years old Commercial Pilot License (CPL): 18 years old Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): 23 years old Additionally, pilots must demonstrate English-language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or above. This ensures clear communication in international and domestic airspaces, promoting safety and effective coordination. The FAA pilot age requirements and English-language proficiency are strictly enforced to maintain high safety standards in aviation. Educational and medical prerequisites Although the FAA does not explicitly require an academic background for piloting, a high school GED is often required for admission to begin professional flight training . FAA medical certificates must be held by all candidates. FAA medical certificates can be First Class, Second Class or Third Class. As a studen, you will need a Third Class certificate, but if you plan to work for the airlines, you will ultimately require a First Class certificate. To obtain a certificate: Find an Approved Medical Examiner here . Complete the initial part of the application online here . Make an appointment and pass the medical exam. Flight-time & training requirements (Part 61 vs Part 141) The FAA stipulates minimum flight hour requirements through Parts 61 and 141: Private Pilot License (Part 61) (PPL): Minimum requirement for a Private Pilot License is 40 hours, which include: 20 dual hours with an FAA certified Instructor 10 solo hours in filght 3 dual hours of cross-country flight 3 dual hours of night flying 3 dual hours of instrument flight time However, under Part 141, a Private Pilot License requires a minimum of 35 hours to earn their license. While a Part 61 program will require at least 250 hours to obtain a Commercial Pilot License, a Part 141 program allows students to earn this credential in under 150 hours. As a Part 141 school, Acron Aviation Academy follows a syllabus approved by the FAA to get students their licenses faster, and more economically. An Airline Transport Pilot License requires applicants to take the ATP written exam before accruing 1,500 hours of flight time. Whether you go with Part 61 or Part 141 depends on your personal circumstances, style of learning, and desired future employment. These qualifying requirements ensure that pilots on all levels know how to best maneuver their vehicles in the air. Qualification ladder: From student pilot to ATP Here are the levels of certification you'll achieve at Acron Aviation Academy’s pilot training programs on your way from Student Pilot to Airline Transport Pilot: Student Pilot Certificate: The gateway into your flying future. Private Pilot License: Fly for pleasure - your first major certification in the field. Instrument Rating: This is a crucial prerequisite for any pilot to fly solely by using instruments. Commercial Pilot License : The certification that allows you to fly professionally and earn money. Multi-Engine Rating: Necessary for flying complex aircraft utilized by commercial airlines. Certified Flight Instructor: A great way to get hours in the air while garnering teaching experience. Airline Transport Pilot : Required certification to be a first officer or captain for a commercial airline. Join us now and discover why Acron Aviation Academy is the ultimate destination for a pathway to your dream career in aviation as a trained professional pilot. Visit the Academy Latest blogs Ahaan Panchal Jackalyn Casey Acron Aviation Academy
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Request info [How to apply](https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-usa/how-to-apply/) ![Mid flight in an Acron Aviation Academy looking out the left window](https://acronaviationacademy.com/.netlify/images?w=1150&h=756&fit=cover&url=https%3A%2F%2Flive-cms.acronaviation.com%2Fmedia%2Fh0rgkrv2%2Facron-academy-in-flight-out-left-window.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1150%26height%3D756%26quality%3D80) ## Minimum age and language requirements Meeting the minimum age to be a pilot is your first step towards flying: - Student Pilot: 16 years old - Private Pilot License (PPL): 17 years old - Commercial Pilot License (CPL): 18 years old - Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): 23 years old Additionally, pilots must demonstrate English-language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or above. This ensures clear communication in international and domestic airspaces, promoting safety and effective coordination. The [FAA](https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/student_cert) pilot age requirements and English-language proficiency are strictly enforced to maintain high safety standards in aviation. ## Educational and medical prerequisites Although the FAA does not explicitly require an academic background for piloting, a high school GED is often required for admission to begin [professional flight training](https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/pilot-training/professional-pilot-program/ "Professional Pilot Program"). FAA medical certificates must be held by all candidates. FAA medical certificates can be First Class, Second Class or Third Class. As a studen, you will need a Third Class certificate, but if you plan to work for the airlines, you will ultimately require a First Class certificate. To obtain a certificate: - Find an Approved Medical Examiner [here](https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide). - Complete the initial part of the application online [here](https://medxpress.faa.gov/MedXpress). - Make an appointment and pass the medical exam. Request info ## Flight-time & training requirements (Part 61 vs Part 141) The FAA stipulates minimum flight hour [requirements](https://www.faa.gov/faq/what-are-hourly-requirements-becoming-pilot) through Parts 61 and 141: - Private Pilot License (Part 61) (PPL): Minimum requirement for a Private Pilot License is 40 hours, which include: - 20 dual hours with an FAA certified Instructor - 10 solo hours in filght - 3 dual hours of cross-country flight - 3 dual hours of night flying - 3 dual hours of instrument flight time - However, under Part 141, a Private Pilot License requires a minimum of 35 hours to earn their license. - While a Part 61 program will require at least 250 hours to obtain a Commercial Pilot License, a Part 141 program allows students to earn this credential in under 150 hours. As a Part 141 school, Acron Aviation Academy follows a syllabus approved by the FAA to get students their licenses faster, and more economically. - An Airline Transport Pilot License requires applicants to take the ATP written exam before accruing 1,500 hours of flight time. Whether you go with Part 61 or Part 141 depends on your personal circumstances, style of learning, and desired future employment. These qualifying requirements ensure that pilots on all levels know how to best maneuver their vehicles in the air. 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Readable Markdown	How to become a pilot in the USA ## Requirements and qualifications Ready to become a pilot? The Federal Aviation Administration has established qualifying standards to get you on your way to fulfilling your dreams, and in today, it's all straightforward. This article outlines everything you need to know for a successful piloting career. ![Mid flight in an Acron Aviation Academy looking out the left window](https://acronaviationacademy.com/.netlify/images?w=1150&h=756&fit=cover&url=https%3A%2F%2Flive-cms.acronaviation.com%2Fmedia%2Fh0rgkrv2%2Facron-academy-in-flight-out-left-window.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1150%26height%3D756%26quality%3D80) ## Minimum age and language requirements Meeting the minimum age to be a pilot is your first step towards flying: - Student Pilot: 16 years old - Private Pilot License (PPL): 17 years old - Commercial Pilot License (CPL): 18 years old - Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): 23 years old Additionally, pilots must demonstrate English-language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or above. This ensures clear communication in international and domestic airspaces, promoting safety and effective coordination. The [FAA](https://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/student_cert) pilot age requirements and English-language proficiency are strictly enforced to maintain high safety standards in aviation. ## Educational and medical prerequisites Although the FAA does not explicitly require an academic background for piloting, a high school GED is often required for admission to begin [professional flight training](https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/pilot-training/professional-pilot-program/ "Professional Pilot Program"). FAA medical certificates must be held by all candidates. FAA medical certificates can be First Class, Second Class or Third Class. As a studen, you will need a Third Class certificate, but if you plan to work for the airlines, you will ultimately require a First Class certificate. To obtain a certificate: - Find an Approved Medical Examiner [here](https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide). - Complete the initial part of the application online [here](https://medxpress.faa.gov/MedXpress). - Make an appointment and pass the medical exam. ## Flight-time & training requirements (Part 61 vs Part 141) The FAA stipulates minimum flight hour [requirements](https://www.faa.gov/faq/what-are-hourly-requirements-becoming-pilot) through Parts 61 and 141: - Private Pilot License (Part 61) (PPL): Minimum requirement for a Private Pilot License is 40 hours, which include: - 20 dual hours with an FAA certified Instructor - 10 solo hours in filght - 3 dual hours of cross-country flight - 3 dual hours of night flying - 3 dual hours of instrument flight time - However, under Part 141, a Private Pilot License requires a minimum of 35 hours to earn their license. - While a Part 61 program will require at least 250 hours to obtain a Commercial Pilot License, a Part 141 program allows students to earn this credential in under 150 hours. As a Part 141 school, Acron Aviation Academy follows a syllabus approved by the FAA to get students their licenses faster, and more economically. - An Airline Transport Pilot License requires applicants to take the ATP written exam before accruing 1,500 hours of flight time. Whether you go with Part 61 or Part 141 depends on your personal circumstances, style of learning, and desired future employment. These qualifying requirements ensure that pilots on all levels know how to best maneuver their vehicles in the air. ![Acron Aviation Academy students walking through a corridor](https://acronaviationacademy.com/.netlify/images?w=1400&h=1050&fit=cover&url=https%3A%2F%2Flive-cms.acronaviation.com%2Fmedia%2F0buhu51a%2Facron-academy-students-walking-corridor.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1400%26height%3D1050%26quality%3D80) ## Qualification ladder: From student pilot to ATP Here are the levels of certification you'll achieve at Acron Aviation Academy’s [pilot training programs](https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/pilot-training/ "Pilot training") on your way from Student Pilot to Airline Transport Pilot: - Student Pilot Certificate: The gateway into your flying future. - Private Pilot License: Fly for pleasure - your first major certification in the field. - Instrument Rating: This is a crucial prerequisite for any pilot to fly solely by using instruments. - [Commercial Pilot License](https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/pilot-training/professional-pilot-program/ "Professional Pilot Program"): The certification that allows you to fly professionally and earn money. - Multi-Engine Rating: Necessary for flying complex aircraft utilized by commercial airlines. - Certified Flight Instructor: A great way to get hours in the air while garnering teaching experience. - [Airline Transport Pilot](https://acronaviationacademy.com/usa/pilot-training/airline-transport-pilot-certification-training-program/ "Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program"): Required certification to be a first officer or captain for a commercial airline. 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