There are many young Filipinos who are aspiring to be an air
plane pilot someday. If you are planning
to enroll in an aviation school and wants to be a pilot, then consider this
checklist from orientfreight.com, an air freight company in the Philippines. You
must have the following characteristics:
Must not be afraid of heights–This may be one of the most
important characteristics that a pilot must have. You will be working in the
air thus you should not be afraid of heights.
Does not have any serious medical condition –A pilot must be
physically fit for this job. Remember, the life of your passengers is in your
hands so if you have heart problem or if you are diabetic then you might want
to reconsider your choice of profession.
Must be able to quickly decide in case of emergency – Pilots
will sometimes encounter an emergency situation like emergency landings. They
must maneuver to prevent planes from crashing. You should have the ability to
think quickly on where you will land your plane. We are not threatening you.
Actually, according to statistics, there are more accidents in land than air.
The fact is, there is only a small probability that an airplane will crash.
Can endure long hours of travel – Pilots that are employed
in an international company usually have long hours of travel. If your body is
prepared from this long travel then you can enroll in an aviation school and
pursue your dream to be a pilot someday.
Can endure long hours away from family – Pilots usually have
long hours of travel. Because of this most, pilots are not with their families
even on the special events or holidays. You should prepare yourself for this
situation. You might be away from your family in a span that ranges from one
month to some ten months.
Height is a must – This is not to discourage people who were
not gifted with height but height is necessary for a pilot to reach the buttons
and pedals with ease.