Do airline pilots change planes?

It depends on the pilot in most cases. If they are trained on only one model and the airline replaces most or all of that model, they WILL need to train on another model the airline DOES still fly to keep their job.

Do pilots always fly the same plane?

One of the most asked questions from both those aspiring to be pilots as well as people just interested in aviation is: Do airline pilots always fly the same airplane? No, although pilots do usually fly the aircraft model(s) they are trained for, they do not always fly the same actual airplane.

Can a private pilot fly a complex airplane?

The complex endorsement must be added to a certificate and therefore, the candidate must hold at least a private pilot certificate. There are no time requirements associated with a complex endorsement, but the candidate must exhibit complete competence in the operation of a complex aircraft.

How much do pilots actually fly the plane?

This may vary very slightly from country to country and between airlines, but pilots are usually allowed to fly around nine hours a day. At night, they are allowed to fly for eight hours.

How hard is it to train to become a pilot?

When you actually start to train and fly, every single flight requires preparation and meticulous hard work! This is how a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force trains! This is even harder for the transport pilots who have to prepare routes and alternate routes! So, on a scale of 1–10, the difficulty is 100.

How difficult is it to be a fighter pilot in India?

This is how a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force trains! This is even harder for the transport pilots who have to prepare routes and alternate routes! So, on a scale of 1–10, the difficulty is 100. Why? You are responsible for the government paid aircraft!

Are pilots required to be “type certified” to fly planes?

In the eyes of the airlines, regulators and manufacturers, that is enough since the planes are of “common type” and a pilot would be “type certified” to fly it and passengers. There is no indication from the regulators, the airlines and the manufacturers that this will change based on recent events.

How do airlines train pilots to fly different types of planes?

Every time an airline brings in a new airplane type in the fleet, more pilot training is required, including several multi-million dollar full-motion flight simulators. By earning the mark of a common type, pilots can fly each aircraft without much or any additional training.