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Hi turns out I had more questions that i forgot to ask
When i become a commercial airline pilot what benefits do i get?
What do the number of hours and miles i will fly count toward?
thank you very much
Rishi Sharma
1) When i become a commercial airline pilot what benefits do i get?
Airlines generally offer medical and dental coverage, free or reduced rate travel benefits for you, your family and some companions/friends, and many also offer 401K retirement plans. Fewer and fewer have any pension plan (an "A/B Fund") left. Travel industry partners like hotels, cruise lines and car rentals also offer reduced rates for airline employees.
2) What do the number of hours and miles i will fly count toward?
FAA airman currency requirements and flight time necessary to prove you qualify for another pilot certificate or rating.
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Answers by Expert:
D. Norkus
Expertise
I can address questions about airline pilot employment & entry level airline careers in the United States, women pilots, flight training, pilot certification, U.S. flight scholarships (mostly for women), aviation & airline safety topics, aviation accident investigation and airline operations. ***Please note, I cannot address flight training & career queries from outside the United States, or aero engineering degree programs/careers, aviation management topics. ****
Experience
Airline captain with 15 years past experience in airline ground operations. I have previously flown as a commercial skydive pilot & ferry pilot and majored in Aviation Science
Organizations
International Organization of Women Pilots- The Ninety-Nines, charter member of Women In Aviation International, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association.
Education/Credentials
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Aviation Safety/Accident investigation.
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