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Expert: - 4/21/2006


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How long does it take to become a captin?

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Hi Herzon, there is no one answer to this question. At some airlines it can take as little as a few years and at others it may take 20 or more years. If you have the qualifications and get hired by a start up airline you may start out as a Captain. That happened to me at USAfrica airlines in 1991.

Sorry I can't be more help.  Ned

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Ned Dolan

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38 years as a professional pilot. Worked as an instructor for a major airline, as a tow pilot towing gliders and flew international routes until 1998. Do not know much about the maintenance end of the business.

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Teaching new Captains the skills and knowledge needed to occupy the position. Helping develop procedures for use in a new airplane type. (B757)

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