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License Description:
To become certified (licensed) as an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), an individual must have a Commercial Pilot certificate or equivalent with an instrument rating for airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift (glider). Air flight training and ground school as well as flight experience are requirements. They also must pass a strict physical examination and have 20/20 vision with or without glasses, good hearing, and no physical handicaps that could impair performance. They must pass a written test and a demonstration of flying ability. This license is valid until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked; but the pilot must have a current medical certificate. Detailed information can be found on the web sites:
http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/acs/61-65d.pdf and http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr61_00.html, parts 61.151-61.167.

License Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20591
202-287-3484
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

License Description:
All pilots who are paid to transport passengers or cargo must have a Commercial Pilot's license with an instrument rating issued by the FAA. To qualify for this license, the applicant must be at least 18 years old and have at least 250 hours of flight experience. The time can be reduced through participation in certain flight school curricula approved by the FAA. The individual also must pass a strict physical examination and have 20/20 vision with or without glasses, good hearing, and no physical handicaps that could impair performance. Passing a written test and a demonstration of flying ability are required. This license is valid until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked; but the pilot must have a current medical certificate. Detailed information can be found on the web sites:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr61_00.html, parts 61.121-61.133 and http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/acs/61-65d.pdf.

License Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20591
202-287-3484
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

License Description:
To become certified as a Flight Engineer requires that the individual have either training or experience. Passing a written exam and a practical test and having a current medical certificate are also required. This certificate is valid until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked. Detailed information can be found on the web sites: http://umet-vets.dol.gov/flightengineer.htm and http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr63_00.html, parts 63.31-63.43.

License Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20591
202-287-3484
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

License Description:
To obtain certification as a Flight Instructor, the individual must hold either a Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate aircraft and instrument ratings. Training is required as well as experience in the type of aircraft being rated. This license is valid for 2 years and may be renewed by one of several options, such as passing a practical test, documenting student success, or taking a refresher course. More details can be found at web sites: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr61_00.html, parts 61.181-61.199,
www.faa.gov/avr/afs/acs/61-65d.pdf, and http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ.

License Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20591
202-287-3484
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

License Description:
To become certified as a Flight Navigator, the individual must be at least 21 years old and have a medical certificate. He or she must have both training in flight navigation and practical experience. Passing written and practical tests are required as well as having a current medical certificate. This certificate is valid until surrendered, suspended, or revoked. Detailed information can be found on the web site: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr63_00.html, parts 63.51-63.61.

License Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20591
202-287-3484
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

License Description:
To obtain certification as a Ground Instructor, the individual must pass an aircraft navigation knowledge test and a test of the fundamentals of instructing, unless the person already is employed as a teacher or holds a teacher's certification. Detailed information can be found at web sites: http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ and http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr61_00.html, parts 61.211-61.217.

License Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20591
202-287-3484
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

License Description:
Obtaining a Private Pilot certificate (license) requires the individual to complete ground and flight training, have flight experience, obtain a medical certificate, and pass a written exam as well as a demonstration of flying ability. This license is valid until it is surrendered, suspended or revoked; but the pilot must have a current medical certificate. The FAA Advisory Circular, AC 61-12M, Student Pilot Guide, outlines general procedures for obtaining student and private pilot certificates. Detailed information can be found at web sites:
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_14/14cfr61_00.html, parts 61.102-61.117, and http://www.faa.gov/avr/afs/acs/61-65d.pdf.

License Agency:
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington DC 20591
202-287-3484
http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/airmen_FAQ/

Source: CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).
Note: Information on licensed occupations is gathered in each state by Labor Market Information units under a grant from USDOL. States are required to submit updated license information once every two years.