What kind of high school studies do you have to take to be a pilot?

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The pilot training, despite not belonging to the purely scientific field requires a basic knowledge of mathematics and physics that ensures the correct understanding of the subjects to be studied. Therefore, when starting our academic education, it is recommended to opt for a science branch that will provide us with a good basis for our further training.

Academic requirements for entering a pilot school

At present, the Administration does not require specific qualifications or prior training to begin a pilot course. However, training centers are asked to guarantee, through level tests, that students have a minimum knowledge before starting the course.

On the other hand, English is the language used in the aeronautical world. Manuals, checklists, radio communications, etc, are in this language. So, certain level before starting that can be improved throughout the course will be of great help to pass the later language proficiency examination required by the competent authority.

High school studies recommended to develop the pilot career

As said before, mathematics and physics are a constant in pilot training as they intervene in several subjects. That’s the importance of having a good basis that provides you with the necessary tools to start this career without difficulty.

Therefore, we recommend that previous studies focus on scientific or technological matters. This does not mean that whoever goes into Arts cannot undertake this training. The necessary knowledge on both subjects is acquired throughout the course so that, at the end, the students have the perfect level in order to perform the job with success.

Advantages of having a previous knowledge of science and mathematics to be a pilot

To start this career it is not necessary to have a high level in science, mathematics and physics. However, since Mathematics intervenes in subjects such as Navigation or Weight and Balance and Physics in Flight Principles or Meteorology, as both are based on principles and laws of Physics, a basic knowledge to start should be very helpful so as to make understanding easier and funnier.

Other positive knowledge or skills to be a future pilot

The pilot proffesion, besides requiring a specific training, requires certain personal skills and aptitudes very convenient to develop the job. Some of these skills include:

Ability to learn for a good understanding of all subjects as well as for an easy adaptation to new technologies.
Communication skills for a clear and effective communication with the rest of the personnel involved in the operation.
Leadership and teamwork: being the highest authority on board, the team coordination and unity to carry out a safe flight operation is his/her responsibility.
Stress management and decision making: knowing how to stay calm intimes of pressure is essential for a good decision making.
Good spatial vision very useful when reading maps and flight charts as well as to identify places and objects in different circumstances and scenarios.

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