There are many misconceptions surrounding the job of an airline pilot. You’ve probably heard things like, “You need perfect vision to be a pilot” or, “You must have excelled in school to even consider this career”. In reality, much of this information is outdated, inaccurate, or exaggerated. These misconceptions arise because it is difficult to find reliable, detailed information about becoming a pilot around you.

Having no one in the family that is in aviation makes the process of finding information incredibly challenging. You may have turned to social media, where it’s easy to get an idea of what life is like for pilots once they’re in the cockpit, but finding accurate information about how to get there is a different story. The journey to becoming an airline pilot involves navigating through important decisions: choosing the right flight school, understanding which licenses you need to obtain, figuring out how to finance the training, and determining the proper order in which to accomplish these steps.

Unfortunately, screening through the vast amount of information online isn’t always helpful. Many discussion forums contain outdated, misleading, or irrelevant advice. Pilot school websites tend to be more focused on advertising their services than offering unbiased guidance, making it even harder to get a clear picture of what lies ahead. In fact, finding reliable, structured information can feel like a job in itself, separating what’s useful from what’s not, what applies to your situation and what doesn’t.

That’s exactly why we created this course and developed the tools available on the MySkyPlatform website. Our mission is to provide aspiring pilots with accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information in one place, without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. This course is designed to guide you step by step through the process of becoming an airline pilot, from the moment you consider the profession to the day you walk into your first airline interview.

More importantly, we aim to give you a good understanding of what the profession is. Becoming a pilot is an exciting and rewarding career, but it’s not without its challenges. From day one, it’s crucial to have a clear plan for how your training will unfold and what steps you’ll need to take to succeed. The structured information provided on MySkyPlatform will not only help you prepare for passing your assessments with specific airlines or flight schools, but it will also ensure that you stay organised, focused, and more prepared than your peers.

One of the most important things we want to emphasise in this course is the reality of the pilot profession. While many people dream of flying, believing it to be a glamorous or easy job, the truth is that it requires dedication, sacrifice, and continuous learning. But for most pilots, flying doesn't feel like working.

However, it’s important to remember that not everyone feels the same way. Some people achieve their dream of becoming a pilot only to realise it’s not what they expected. Perhaps they didn’t fully understand the demands of the job, or maybe they were unprepared for the lifestyle changes that come with a career in aviation. It’s our responsibility to present you with both the positives and the challenges of the profession, helping you make a sensible decision about whether or not this is the right path for you.

In this course, we’ve shared insights and experiences from pilots who have successfully navigated the journey you’re about to begin. We hope this will help you better understand the profession, the training, and the challenges that lie ahead. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with a balanced, neutral perspective, so you can decide if the dream of becoming an airline pilot is one worth pursuing for you.

The path to becoming a pilot is demanding, but for those who are passionate, committed, and well-prepared, it’s also one of the most rewarding careers out there. If flying is your dream, we hope that this course and the resources at MySkyPlatform will help you take that dream from imagination to reality. Safe flight, and clear skies ahead!