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What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by prettytasha(f): 9:56am On Jul 05, 2017
I have always wanted to be a pilot , I love airplanes and flying in general . I decided to check out the various flight schools around the world on the internet and I discovered one major thing , it's expensive . My question is that , how can I get a good sponsor to help with the fees , some foreign airlines offer cadet programs but you have to pay some sort of bond first . I would gladly appreciate any information guys . Thanks

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by davide470(m): 10:00am On Jul 05, 2017
Yeah, learning how to fly is quite expensive.

The International Aviation College in Ilorin is a good start, as they teach the rudiments of flying (though you still need to further in SA/US), so i would advise you to write passionately to the following people for sponsorship:

1. Bristow/Caverton/OAS - It would serve as a good CSR for them, as well as workforce diversity. Basically, they will sponsor, train and employ you. Try your luck, you never can tell

2. The Senator representing your constituency - I don't know him/her, but this would go a long way in his/her future political manifesto grin

3. Your State Governor

Don't give up on your dreams!.

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Generaloluseye: 10:15am On Jul 05, 2017
i tried such some years ago. but i dont want.to.discourage u. pray to.God first. get the form.at ilorin or zaria but i advise u go.for ilorin. pass their test but i know u ll pass in case of ilorin. get the admissio. letter and write to some of the airlines in nigeria. u have to visit the airlines yourself. then try your state govt.
CHEERS

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by prettytasha(f): 12:41pm On Jul 05, 2017
davide470:
Yeah, learning how to fly is quite expensive.

The International Aviation College in Ilorin is a good start, as they teach the rudiments of flying (though you still need to further in SA/US), so i would advise you to write passionately to the following people for sponsorship:

1. Bristow/Caverton/OAS - It would serve as a good CSR for them, as well as workforce diversity. Basically, they will sponsor, train and employ you. Try your luck, you never can tell

2. The Senator representing your constituency - I don't know him/her, but this would go a long way in his/her future political manifesto grin

3. Your State Governor

Don't give up on your dreams!.
thanks a lot for this how do I write to my senator ? Via email or by normal mail ? And also the state governor too ? I will contact Bristow but I think they mostly deal on rotary wings while I would prefer to fly on fixed

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Generaloluseye: 1:32pm On Jul 05, 2017
prettytasha:
thanks a lot for this how do I write to my senator ? Via email or by normal mail ? And also the state governor too ? I will contact Bristow but I think they mostly deal on rotary wings while I would prefer to fly on fixed
U can always do conversion from rotary to fixed later vice versa. Bristow used to sponsor those who paseed through their recruitment phases, the last one of 2015 was inconclusive after almost 30 years of interrupted sponsorship. Other airline sponsors but it is by who u know. Letter to your senator is zero. Try and visit one on one, take simeone who knows him along. But pray hard too

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by prettytasha(f): 2:08pm On Jul 05, 2017
Generaloluseye:

U can always do conversion from rotary to fixed later vice versa. Bristow used to sponsor those who paseed through their recruitment phases, the last one of 2015 was inconclusive after almost 30 years of interrupted sponsorship. Other airline sponsors but it is by who u know. Letter to your senator is zero. Try and visit one on one, take simeone who knows him along. But pray hard too
thanks for your input , there is this ab initio program an airline runs, will apply for it and see how it goes
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Nobody: 1:28pm On Jul 07, 2017
grin grin

Very simple...if you follow the NCAT route you'd need a science based degree with a good grading.

If you opt for an "overseas qualifications" you'd go through getting your PPL first before Moving to getting your CPL.

PPL - Private Pilot License
CPL - Commercial Pilot License

I know a guy who got his CPL-H in India.

Best of lucks.

It's a bit cheaper in Greece, Sri Lanka and India

grin grin grin grin

Tdayof abeg come help this bros with updated info.

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Nobody: 1:28pm On Jul 07, 2017
I no no

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by SommyNwaba(m): 1:29pm On Jul 07, 2017
grin ;Dyou can start by flying kites

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by drnoel: 1:32pm On Jul 07, 2017
Generaloluseye:
i tried such some years ago. but i dont want.to.discourage u. pray to.God first. get the form.at ilorin or zaria but i advise u go.for ilorin. pass their test but i know u ll pass in case of ilorin. get the admissio. letter and write to some of the airlines in nigeria. u have to visit the airlines yourself. then try your state govt.
CHEERS

Out of curiosity I ask this question. How much does it cost to enroll in ilorin or Zaria? How much does the flight school cost in Nigeria as opposed to abroad.
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by pafestula(m): 1:34pm On Jul 07, 2017
Thank God for your life as you refused to join retired prostitutes called slay Queen with empty brains, nothing meaningful to contribute to our present society. But as your own case may God help you to achieve your goals. But incase you still insist to fly, you can also join village people pilots crew. They fly without knowledge or any skill aqusation.
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Eastatlantaniqqa(m): 1:37pm On Jul 07, 2017
SommyNwaba:
grin ;Dyou can start by flying kites

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by muller101(m): 1:38pm On Jul 07, 2017
Go to Edo State and get trained. Free of charge

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by YoungDaNaval(m): 1:39pm On Jul 07, 2017
Visit Edo for free tutorial

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by kelechi50: 1:39pm On Jul 07, 2017
davide470:
Yeah, learning how to fly is quite expensive.

The International Aviation College in Ilorin is a good start, as they teach the rudiments of flying (though you still need to further in SA/US), so i would advise you to write passionately to the following people for sponsorship:

1. Bristow/Caverton/OAS - It would serve as a good CSR for them, as well as workforce diversity. Basically, they will sponsor, train and employ you. Try your luck, you never can tell

2. The Senator representing your constituency - I don't know him/her, but this would go a long way in his/her future political manifesto grin

3. Your State Governor

Don't give up on your dreams!.
please forget the issue of writing or sending email to your senator,I called my senator and sent emails all to no avail or if you know someone that can take you to him or her directly
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by nextprince: 1:39pm On Jul 07, 2017
Here to learn.
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by emeksdonalds(m): 1:40pm On Jul 07, 2017
Go to Nigerian college of aviation technology (NCAT) Zaria.... Then u start as a student pilot for 2yrs in which u would have to start with simulations then complete a 20hours flight cycle. Then u apply for commercial pilot license in which u have to go for the rating for type of aircraft... Like u you ve been told earlier to look for sponsor as most are sponsored by state governors... If u can handle it yourself, it would cost you between 7milliin to 10million

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Nobody: 1:41pm On Jul 07, 2017
Frankly, I would advice you to forget about this career,

you already know about the prohibitively expensive

costs but what you don't know is the bleak outlook of

the employment market. There are over 600

unemployed pilots in Nigeria ,so unless you are keen to

become a part of that statistic after spending millions of

naira(atleast 12M), forget about being a pilot; this job is

highly overated.

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by spaggyy(m): 1:42pm On Jul 07, 2017
same here
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by stevebond007(m): 1:45pm On Jul 07, 2017
Goodluck
The world needs more pilots!


Tail winds, blue skies.

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by lonelydora: 1:45pm On Jul 07, 2017
Good luck dear. Go to NCAT, Zaria and start as student first.

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by omoiyalayi(m): 1:49pm On Jul 07, 2017
The quickest way is to buy ur own aeroplane u go learn to fly sharperly & u go dey drive am by urself

My guy hustle well & buy one

Abi anybody go fit stop u 4rm flyin ur own aeroplane?
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by lonelydora: 1:50pm On Jul 07, 2017
SommyNwaba:
grin ;Dyou can start by flying kites

No one eats indomie here.
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by einsteino(m): 1:53pm On Jul 07, 2017
omoiyalayi:
The quickest way is to buy ur own aeroplane u go learn to fly sharperly & u go dey drive am by urself

My guy hustle well & buy one

Abi anybody go fit stop u 4rm flyin ur own aeroplane?


you need a license to fly even a plane you built cos the airspace is owned by govt and not you, consequently you would be a danger to every other airborne aircraft and could crash onto buildings.

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Nobody: 1:54pm On Jul 07, 2017
We'll get there, if you have about N20million down, you won't be asking questions.




I visited a flight school in the US last Christmas, $34000 dollars PPL to ATPL(I think, can't remember). But after training na Nigeria you land. Unless you fall in love n get married. N then you can work in US.

Airline Cadet programs Mehn it's majorly for there citizens n green card holders.

Na God go help us.

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Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by piagetskinner(m): 1:58pm On Jul 07, 2017
I never knew flying schools were that expensive
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by omoiyalayi(m): 2:02pm On Jul 07, 2017
einsteino:


you need a license to fly even a plane you built cos the airspace is owned by govt and not you, consequently you would be a danger to every other airborne aircraft and could crash onto buildings.

To get a license won't be a big deal naw. If I can buy an aeroplane is it to get a license to fly it that will now be problem
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by OLUJOSHINS(m): 2:02pm On Jul 07, 2017
can a non-science student study piloting?
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by einsteino(m): 2:08pm On Jul 07, 2017
omoiyalayi:


To get a license won't be a big deal naw. If I can buy an aeroplane is it to get a license to fly it that will now be problem

lol you really think it is as easy as getting a drivers license. well i would just leave you to first get the aeroplane and see for yourself. though you are right, affording an aeroplane is the toughest of the odds if you are as broke as me.
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Olisa4all: 2:10pm On Jul 07, 2017
prettytasha:
I have always wanted to be a pilot , I love airplanes and flying in general . I decided to check out the various flight schools around the world on the internet and I discovered one major thing , it's expensive . My question is that , how can I get a good sponsor to help with the fees , some foreign airlines offer cadet programs but you have to pay some sort of bond first . I would gladly appreciate any information guys . Thanks

Don't be discouraged by anyone, follow your passion, its an uphill task to get sponsorship but it is achievable .
https://www.nairaland.com/3120882/ask-pilot
Re: What Are The Necessary Steps I Can Take To Be A Commercial Pilot? by Olisa4all: 2:12pm On Jul 07, 2017
OLUJOSHINS:
can a non-science student study piloting?

Yes,you'll be taught everything you need to know in flight school.

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