Can pilots choose which plane they fly?

Yes, a pilot can choose which aircraft, which position, and which crew base they will be assigned if a position is available, and if their Company system wide seniority is high enough to be awarded that position.

Do pilots usually 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.

Do pilots have their own plane?

The majority of airline pilots in the US, that I know, do own their own aircraft. Most seem to own aircraft that are fun to fly. They get home from a trip and enjoy getting back to basics with a Piper Cub, Cessna 172 etc.

What is an airline pilot called?

An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. Some other aircrew members, such as navigators or flight engineers, are also considered aviators, because they are involved in operating the aircraft’s navigation and engine systems.

Can pilots fly multiple planes?

Generally pilots can fly only one kind of aircraft. There is no limit on how many planes he wants to learn to fly.

Which is the safest aircraft in the world?

The Boeing 737 MAX jetliner, which was grounded for more than 2 years after 346 people were killed in two fatal air crashes, has since ”gone through the greatest scrutiny of any aircraft in history” and is today ”the safest aircraft in the world,” says Ajay Singh, the Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet.

Can I choose where I want to fly as a pilot?

As long as you have at least a little bit of seniority you can choose where you wish to be based and even which aircraft. Larger aircraft usually pay more per hour (read: minute) and usually fly longer trips. Airline pilots live and die by seniority. There is a master list of every pilot at the airline, from first hired to last hired.

Do airline pilots have routes?

The short answer is: No, we do not have regular routes. We can fly any number of routes in a given month. An airline’s mechanism to schedule pilots and flight attendants is complicated and crewmembers themselves are responsible for selecting a schedule that meets their needs every month.

Do most pilots have autopilot on?

I know most pilots have autopilot on for 90\% or more of the flight but does anyone know what airplanes are the pilots airplanes of the airlines. planeaholicMarch 6, 2007, 12:52am

Do Airline Pilots Live and die by seniority?

Airline pilots live and die by seniority. There is a master list of every pilot at the airline, from first hired to last hired. Everything, including where you are based, what aircraft you fly, what seat you sit in, monthly schedule and vacation is determined by seniority.