Career milestone
Explore cargo opportunities
Compare feeder and larger cargo operators. Single-engine, multi-engine, and jet roles have different entry requirements and experience expectations.
Your planning checklist
- Build a shortlist by aircraft, operating rules, base, and schedule.
- Compare current employer requirements for certificates, experience, and crew role.
- For a large cargo-airline goal, continue to the ATP milestone and airline-style selection preparation.
Check the source
FAA · Pilot & air-carrier training resources ↗
This is a U.S. airplane career-planning guide. Confirm current requirements, eligibility and training credit with your instructor and the FAA. Completing a checklist does not establish a qualification or guarantee a job.
Find FAA pilot study, proficiency, and air-carrier training resources.