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There is a Major – and Growing – Demand for Pilots

A worldwide pilot shortage, long in the making, is on the horizon; increasing future demand for professional pilots. As pilots reach the mandatory retirement age of 65, the industry will continue to lose an estimated 3,000 pilots per year due to this alone.

Aspiring pilots can begin to fly solo as early as age 16 and can be flying for a commercial airline by age 23. But, learning to fly is not just for the young adult. Working as a commercial pilot is an ideal option for those looking to change careers as well.

With a training timeline of 2-3 years for pilots starting from zero experience, this is a prime time to begin training and prepare for entry into an in-demand field.

Land Your Dream Job

One of our missions at Sterling Flight Training is to help more people understand that becoming a commercial airline pilot is more attainable than they might think. Here are some key considerations as you make the choice whether a career as a pilot is right for you:

1. You don’t have to have natural 20/20 vision to be a pilot
2. You can qualify for flight school with a high school diploma
3. It’s a high-demand career field
4. Pilots are people of all genders, ages and races

Sterling is looking for the next generation of aviation leaders from every stage of life and around the globe: high school and college grads, military veterans, career changers, men and women.