Pilot: How and Why: Become a PilotThere are two ways to go about becoming a pilot, (1) you can join the Air Force, or (2) you can go to a privately owned flight school, so long as it is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. Getting a job at a major airline is a tricky thing, there is strong competition and most airlines are loyal to the pilots already working for them. Regional and “low-cost” airlines afford the best opportunities, and after some time spent working for one of these your chances at getting a job a...