How I Became An Airline Pilot At 21

In this video, I'm going to explain how I became a commercial airline pilot at just 21 years old.
For as long as I can remember, it has always been a dream of mine to become an airline pilot. I am now happy to say that I have achieved that goal and I want to share my journey with you all. Hopefully, this video helps inspire and educate many more future pilots to come! Please don't hesitate to leave a comment with any questions.
I hope you all enjoy and remember to leave a like, comment and SUBSCRIBE
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[@PilotOli]

Hi all, thanks again for watching. I think I might have got the year 2023 and 2022 muddled up a couple times, but I’m sure you can work out what I mean (I finished my flight training March 2022 and started for my airline November 2022) 😂 if you have any questions let me know!

[@BritishAvgeek31144]

I want to be a cabin Crew member for Jet2

[@danieldeeznuts2207]

Do you have to be EXTREMELY smart and have a lot of money to be an airline pilot?

[@samdalton08]

this video is incredibly helpful for me, a 15 year old who was looking at my options and thinking about joining leading edge aviation. That is a definite yes for me in the future.

[@gintautasnik5214]

Back to the future mate 😂 Thanks for the tips tho!

[@rhondalejohnson9516]

Which school did you attend. How long did it take you to get a job after finishing school. What was the time period between applying to an airline and actually working for them?

[@nothazy9748]

I am 16 and leaving my comment here, I will come back to reply to this when I am a Pilot one day.

[@PilotOli]

I look forward to it!

[@mansoormohamedali122]

I believe in you. Go make it. I am 23 years old. I will make it as well Incha Allah. Let’s comment when we all become pilots 👨‍✈️👩‍✈️🧑‍✈️.

[@nothazy9748]

@@mansoormohamedali122 Inshallah!

[@mohamedally2593]

​@@PilotOlihow many muslim pilots have you met

[@infosamraj]

Shut up...dont bring bloody religion in to it...get lost​@@mohamedally2593

[@dereknewbury163]

Impressive dedication. At 75 maybe a bit late for me, but I can at least experience it vicariously through videos like yours. Many thanks

[@danielbrown2956]

I'm a senior First Officer for a well known budget airline, started at 23 years old working on Airbus A320 and A321's great job !!!

[@_austin_77]

Spirit airlines

[@quickstergamestutorialsgam3899]

@@_austin_77 could be allegiant or frontier as well but yea probably spirit lol

[@JetstreamAviation747]

@@quickstergamestutorialsgam3899Or easyJet, maybe Wizzair.

[@AB-hu2uw]

Ryanair

[@Iwan_S510]

@@AB-hu2uwA320 isn’t owned by Ryanair

[@natainomn7103]

As an aspiring pilot, your words and tips really gives me more insight on the paths to chose and to give it %101, thanks

[@hamoodtatari]

21 and an airline pilot is amazing! You really did well! 1000x congrats to you, I hope to do well like you wish me luck. Next year I start flight school

[@PilotOli]

Best of luck!

[@Elias320neo]

I’m been wanting to become a pilot for a year now I have more aviation knowledge than I’d ever think I’d have this video is an inspiration for me thank you. :)

[@Blkity77]

I’m 25 and was captain on the 737. Before that I upgraded to captain on the saab 340 at 23. And began as a first officer at 21. I Recently began as first officer at a major US airline.. it’s great to see more of us younger guys and gals succeeding. While most where out partying or enjoying their teens, we where studying and oriented to what we wanted to do, which was fly. To anyone that thinks your too young to start, don’t, Begin flying as soon as you know it’s what you want to do! Blue skies brother, much love from the states.

[@PilotOli]

Completely agree! Thanks for sharing

[@FlyWithAdrien]

I’m 21 and have always wanted to be a pilot. Do you think I’m too late to the game? Been welding to save for flight schools and etc

[@tinashemukuvari1716]

@@FlyWithAdrien definitely not my friend, keep pushing

[@rhondalejohnson9516]

What were your steps to becoming an airline pilot?

[@Blkity77]

@@FlyWithAdrien of course not! It’s never too late

[@Ishaq018]

Your an inspiration man! Gave me some crazy motivation. So happy for you man, well done❤️

[@Steamyy_]

Thank you so much for talking about this, I’m going to some open days in the next few months and I’m pretty excited to check out these flight schools

[@MerkyAviation11]

I am thankful and inspired by this video. As person who is the exact same age as you and also has aspirations of becoming a pilot, I believe that this video will change me forever with the amount of insights and details given. And the fact that you put your all into your flight school to get to the current position you're in makes me proud of you and also lights up a fire inside me to actually achieve the same dream as everyone else.

[@PilotOli]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@bethaneydunne9682]

Wow Oli what an amazing job love your videos keep it all up its amazing job seeing places never seen before

[@buni.mp4]

Thank you for this video! It's a good way for me to see what it's like to go to flight school right after school, as that's the way I'm planning to do! :)

[@dylanlaforest5019]

Turning 18 in January. Just got my private and working on my IFR now. Have been wondering what to do for the next few years and what my path should be. This video helped a ton.

[@thepumaofsin3520]

thats insane man living the dream already i recently just hit my 10 hours as a student hoping to be in your place one day!

[@MaxRank]

Very inspiring video young man. I wanted to be a commercial pilot since I was 11. I flew to Canada in the cockpit of a Lockheed Tristar the entire way! I had my PPL at 19 and was well on my way to reaching my dream. Sadly money became a huge issue and then life got in the way. I’m 50 years old and missed my window. I wish all those trying to become a pilot as a profession the very best. It’s a lot of work and a lot of money, but with determination and a little luck you can make it.

[@lukanovak1492]

Congrats!! This video gave me even more inspiration to try harder to do anything to become a pilot. I'm right now at an university while doing my PPL licence and ground handling at an airport as a student job, so I really can't wait to get the ATPL and start flying airliners.

[@PilotOli]

That's awesome! Best of luck

[@leopoldfranckurent2270]

Wow, this was so motivational. I'm out of high school and pursuing my ATPL at an ATO. The social pressure of not going to college weighed on me heavily because all of my peers were taking that route. All I ever wanted to do is become a pilot like you, and I can see that I'm not the only one!

[@rajeevyella]

you are one of the luckiest pilots ever to get placed at 21 and your hard work and dedication gave you great results , congratulations

[@speedbrake1469]

Have a wonderful career Oli. I had my Licence before my driving Licence and started flying commercially many years ago just before I was 19! Did 9 jet type ratings and thankfully only ever had shutdowns in the sim! Retired now but still pottering around in my Cub in South Africa. Enjoy every moment, take care.😊

[@john-darrenesterhuizen9008]

I’m from South Africa and aspire to be a pilot.

[@Cgaming365]

You are such an inspiration for me! Thank you so much

[@idreesa5196]

OLLY I have got to say this video is the most informative video and it's so helpful, it's given me ABIT more of an idea about what I want to do before going to collage and doing a aviation degree. Thank you so much and hope to cross paths one day 🫡

[@lofilab2858]

I have been watching your video since day 1 and been waiting for this video. Thank you for sharing your experience and advice.

[@PilotOli]

Wow that’s amazing! Thank you for the support!

[@jonochalker7244]

Great video bud, love hearing different peoples journeys

[@nicholasmakropoulos1807]

Thanks for this video it was very inspiring Ive been thinking of becoming a pilot and the main problem I am facing is the costs but I really hope I can make it like you did cheers !

[@PilotWanderlust]

Always happy landings! Congrats! 🎉

[@aspiringcaptain]

For me, I got the most random discovery flight and that is really what set it for me. It wasn’t exactly a conventional discovery flight but I got to see the job firsthand. It marked me so much it was a click in my head and I just knew I had to go for it. So go take a discovery flight, really, it’s the best thing you can do

[@dennis_airbus-sim]

Congrats for ur achievements!!!🔥 Big love from Germany

[@justjb4954]

Wow!! Congratulations dude, what an achievement

[@TheBenneedhamcase]

BRILLIANT Ollie. It’s not hard to see how you have succeeded with your ambition. Well done, wish it had been me.

[@PilotOli]

Thank you!

[@seannm4483]

I went to an open day at Leading Edge and was so impressed with their campus. I'm 27 and need to save up some more yet, but ive heard from sources that they are struggling financially which I hope is not true as this is the school I want to do my training with. Fab video with some much needed info ! thanks

[@thomasmetcalfe6640]

Hi mate, currently at leading edge, everytime i see you upload on insta it just blows my mind, 38000 feet at 21 years old is crazy😂

[@mileswellington7089]

i know the video is a year old maybe older but genuinely thank you for this video, no airline pilot ever tells people the story of exactly specifically how they went from nothing to everything i want to be (airline pilot) and have always been. the information disclosed here has been completely unmatched even from my own family members who are living my dream. really grateful for it i hope to be like you one day truly an inspiration

[@ritik2028]

Hey I am currently pursuing electrical engineering .I am finding my interest in the aviation field recently. This was very helpful

[@casparmh6265]

i thank you for not doing what most other people do an put this behind a paywall this is amazing info thx oli!

[@PilotOli]

Happy to help!

[@XabzintheNBAGuru]

Thanks bro, your really an inspiration

[@LCFLY3106]

Im 17 and working as an aircraft mechanic, currently starting my flight lessons to get my PPL and wanting to become a commercial pilot. I cant imagine myself doing anything else! thanks for posting this video and showing that with a touch of hard work and perseverance its not impossible!

[@mwh3]

how did you get that job?

[@LCFLY3106]

@mwh3 One of my parents works for the company, go me work experience and then eventually got a job.

[@erics1219]

@@LCFLY3106 is it a apprenticeship? im also involved in aircraft mechanics at 17.

[@gordkenworthy616]

Congrats Oli great video . I was you in 1972 on my 21st birthday did a trip to Vienna as 2nd officer on a DC 8 with a WWII Lancaster pilot at Air Canada . Do up your seat belt over next 40 years you will have adventures of a life time work with some great pilots who will help you sharpen your flying skills and from the old guys the most important decisions making skills . Loved every minute of my 39 years and with luck you will too

[@macrovigilance]

Great content Oli. Living the dream!!! All your hard work is paying off.. well done! subscribed.

[@PilotOli]

Thanks for the sub!

[@781rcac]

Im 14 and an air cadet right now, so glad i saw this video man. Hopefully i make it in my dream career eith this advice and if i can ill come back letting you guys know whats happening in a couple of years. Thanks bro

[@PilotOli]

Amazing! Good luck

[@PilotLuke22]

Well done mate. I finished my training in May. I have just started work as a ramp agent at Stansted - the same mindset you had post-graduation. I hope to see you up in the air soon!

[@PilotOli]

Great stuff! Might see you around STN!

[@realcop2483]

I’m currently a staff sergeant in the air cadets and it’s the best thing I’ve done in my life so far

[@JetstreamAviation747]

I absolutely love the cadets! I have a few flying hours, and work experience at Virgin Atlantic.

[@unknxwn_a7947]

Hey bro, amazing video with so much insight. I just wondered if you could make a video going into detail about your school results and grades? Thank you very much!

[@jackhedderly7679]

Congratulations, ive been thinking about doing the generation easyjet programme at CAE

[@PervonHarke]

You are living the dream of many. Congrats!

[@PilotOli]

Thanks!

[@ImKamryn]

Hopefully gonna start flight lessons soon. Thanks for sharing your story and advice.

[@PilotOli]

Glad to help! Enjoy

[@TazerXI]

I have been interested in aviation for a while, and one of my friends always questioned why I never outright said I wanted to be a pilot. My main reason being that I know it is a lot of effort, and costs a lot, and I have never been too sure on where to start. I don't have an exact career path, but just have an interest in computers and aviation, and could go either way, but a job within IT has been the more realistic goal. This video has inspired me to pursue more aviation based careers, even if it just helps me become a private pilot.

[@PilotOli]

You only get one life, got to live it to the fullest with no regrets!

[@videogameplayer0552]

I’m currently studying for my PPL, with about 17 hours total time so far, and I’m starting at a university flight program this fall, where I will get all my ratings through commercial over the next years. Growing up, and traveling to Europe from the USA every year or so, I always had a fascination with airplanes, and knew I wanted to be a pilot from about the age of twelve, so that I can fly big jets and see amazing places around the world.

[@WabbitWay]

superb mate!!!

[@itsjoel]

Great video, congratulations on achieving your dream!

[@PilotOli]

Thank you so much!

[@Arcanace]

Wow, nice work!

[@strangegoat7382]

Hi! I'm 15 yrs old, I've already flown a plane a few times, basic turns, holding altitude in turns, descending, climbing, assisted take-off and flew an approach to get the aircraft at the correct airspeed and position to land! My dream is to be an airline pilot and this video really helps me, it gives inspiration and an insight to the industry. I know a TUI captain and senior cabin manager so i can get help from them too! See you in the skies!

[@MONKE_0-0]

Sheeeesh same bruh ❤

[@alban9564]

This was amazing man! Thank you for sharing your experience! Ive been researching for a few days now and stumbled across this video! And its brilliant and aspiring! I did get confused at the 2023 bit 🤣 but a grand video!

[@alban9564]

Definitely gonna check out your line training video! :)

[@PilotOli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@benjaminkpope]

Hey! I just turned 21 last month, and now I’m starting at a Canadian airline as a first officer. Keep it up!

[@PilotOli]

Best of luck!

[@Mominzoda]

pls tell how if Canada its same has england like do you need to go to University?

[@carbonate5006]

@@Mominzoda He just turned 21 and is about to be an FO, so clearly he didn't get a degree.

[@carbonate5006]

I'm sorry but what kind of airline is about to insure a 21 year old? Such a weird decision on the airlines part.

[@benjaminkpope]

@@carbonate5006 21 is young but that doesn’t mean every 21 y/o is irresponsible lol. I know other pilots younger than me at the airlines

[@LuukasFlaherty]

Loved the video! Currently doing my PPL:)

[@PilotOli]

Good luck!!

[@duckyjzlplayz8939]

Great video man

[@gentletouchpodcast9095]

thank you , searching pilot careers live now 😍

[@bob1232010]

You legend, Earned a sub!

[@PilotOli]

Very kind! Thank you

[@LinedFury]

Missed your videos!

[@arkaitz7605]

Wow, in the airlines at 21 that's impresive mate! Good advice about going into aviation field job if you can, you might find out this job's schedule is not for you, I'm a purser working hard on my atpl, hope to see myself in the close future on the other side of the metallic door!

[@PilotOli]

All the best for your training! Think I’m fine with the schedule! Took a couple days to get used to the crazy early flights, but now it’s no problem

[@veltizzy]

fair play well done mate

[@alpharano6368]

amazing video you are an insparation! just because of you i joined air cadets and emailed my local airflied thanks!!!

[@PilotOli]

That is awesome! Best of luck!

[@bob18723]

Started taking flight lessons at 15 and I love it I can’t wait to get my private license

[@knowledgehub604]

What airline do you work for? Great job on your career, keep it up!

[@sammilburn445]

ive always wanted to be a pilot for as long as i can remember too. ive just completed my a levels and am waiting for my results. decided i wanted to go down the atpl degree courses, and L3 Harris is currently the main flight school im considering. The RAF was something i considered at one point, but after not much time and seeing that 30 people out of almost 3000 applicants each year get accepted, i put that idea to bed. I'm very close to being at the point of making a deposit for the training and have just been for my class 1 medical. decided to hold off until january to keep working at dominos for now to have more money saved to live off. although im holding off im working on getting my PPL with a local flight school. cant wait until january to get started working towards what i ultimately want to be doing, rather than making pizzas. few questions, was L3 Harris a flight school you considered? so far im very impressed by them. and when you're in flight school, especially in the initial part of the training with your ground school, did you get a little part time job doing like 10 hours a week just to give you a bit extra to live off, or is that taking up too much time, or did covid get in the way of this happening? and did you do dual license with the uk caa and easa or did you just do one?

[@allenkunes1671]

Very inspiring for any young pilot enthusiasts.😊

[@user-dw8ud2hw5d]

Are you a time traveller, "I started my type rating on the A320 in November 2023"... today its only July 2023 ... You have amazing enthusiasm - congrats on your position. I am nearing retirement and enjoyed a 40 year career.

[@PilotOli]

Hahaha I know sorry! I meant 2022, I left a comment explaining what I meant. Hope you’ve had a great career!

[@barnstormingbandit2611]

Did my exams during covid too, all 14 of them, for the most part it was okay doing it via zoom meetings however subjects like flight planning and performance we a bit troublesome especially when the CRP5 was involved. For exams I failed a few but I wasn't taking them too seriously at the start and so it took a year and 4 months. By the end I was passing with 90%+ in the exams even doing Rnav, AGK and instruments in 12 minutes, 8 minutes and 6 minutes respectively. You learn a lot about yourself when doing the exams, the highs and lows and the strugglebus. Now I'm in Ireland finishing the flying portion but I have only a year left validity on the exams. It was great to see how many different people were doing the exams and how people helped eachother during the studying. I was one of the youngest in the class at the time being 21 when starting the exams, the oldest we had I believer was a 65 year old.

[@PilotOli]

Amazing story! Thanks for sharing. I was just 18 starting ground school, matured a lot over that time and learnt a lot about myself! Good luck for the rest of your training!

[@laranja9921]

Love your videos, since the time i came across them on youtube i knew this is guy is me, im 19 since recently and from Portugal ( no air cadets here, would have loved for that to exist here ), i already did 8 exams with the authority and despite not having such a good average as yours of 93% and having failed HPL with 74 so not all first time passes on all, Im one of the best in my class and im satisfied with my exams, your channel is a inspiration for me because i feel your journey is so similar to the one im started recently, and all other aspiring pilots as well. During the video you kept saying 2023 i would assume you meant 2022 cause November 2023 is still a little bit in the future. Still loved the video and was definitely hopping for one just like this since i saw the post on Instagram. One question i have is regarding flight hours, do airlines ask for a lot of them? Cause for example my ATO just gives 180 hours.

[@PilotOli]

Thank you for the support and good luck with your training. I only had 160 when I started for my airline

[@user-oi8ni5vr5e]

I am leaving this comment here and I will probably come back to see it again when I am a pilot.🙂👨‍✈️ I am 19 and I have moved to Germany since 1 year. I have been asking my school teachers quite a lot about how can I become a pilot but the only answer I get is that IT'S DIFFICULT FOR YOU. I think you gave me the best idea about how to start the journey like working as Cabin Crew. Thank you so much.

[@PilotOli]

Good luck with your journey!

[@garethmorgan1282]

Well done

[@iitqrxz]

This is the first video of yours that i have watched as i am currently a 16 year old and my mindset is set on becoming a pilot. I was a Sergeant with my RAF/CCF squadron before i left to focus on GCSE's / School. I'll be sure to check out other videos once i'm done with this one!

[@zahidshabbir554]

Weldon son enjoy your life...u live in many people dream so enjoy

[@lakshdeepkamboj3732]

hey, thank you for posting this its helps so much. I'm currently 17 and still need to complete my a levels however would like to be prepared even before I apply for a flight school. is there any chance you could show us what the tests themselves look like and what we should expect.

[@PilotOli]

Watch my video how to become an airline pilot. Got details about the interview in there

[@pingpongun8519]

I'm 4 days away from first day of school, and i'm kinda nervous for the next couple years, mainly about the theory bit. I passed all tests easily up to this point, but i was a mid tier student in normal school (usually D, C, student, did have a few Bs), didn't have any advanced math or physics which i did pass in the admission tests, however i'm a bit nervous that the actual education will be a lot harder than the admission tests and that i might fail later on. I'm prepared to study a lot and prioritize school over anything else the next two years, so i hope that's enough and that the actuall school doesn't turn out to be too hard. The pilots i have spoken to are a bit 50/50 on wether it's difficult or not, so i'm kinda blind going into this. All i can do is wait and see. It's either gonna go great or be the most expensive mistake of my life lol

[@theblosb3618]

I'm currently studying for my ATPL in an integrated course in Sweden and just completed my first 6 subjects all in one sitting which I'm very proud of and now I've started my flying and I'm absolutely loving it. I'm currently 20 yo and I should be done before the end of next year and I'm hoping (since my flight school has a couple of partners) to be hired as soon as I finish my training. If everything goes as expected I should also be an airline pilot at 21 hahah

[@PilotOli]

Best of luck!

[@theblosb3618]

@PilotOli thank you :D

[@tburton2877]

Shoutout to you Olí from young I’ve wanted to be a pilot I’m 25 now and thought I’d be too old you’ve motivated me

[@PilotOli]

100%, I know a lot of people a lot older than 25 who started

[@Jb28109]

I’m 24 few months off turning 25 and going to start my PPL in the coming weeks. Too old man come on, we’ve got 40+ years of work left lol.

[@ctomz.]

Very inspiring and useful thanks for the great video. I have just finished my a levels and am looking to join an integrated course in the next few months. Would you reccomend delaying the start of training to get some experience working in the industry first like you spoke about in the video or just going for the training straight away? Thanks for all the great info!

[@PilotOli]

I think it really depends the light experience you have already. If you feel all you’ve done is school, then maybe it’s a good idea just to take 6 months and do something like cabin crew. But if you’re got other experience whilst you’ve been at school, you should be great

[@ctomz.]

@@PilotOli Amazing thanks very much!

[@stevenwest000]

Congratulations. New subscriber here just came across your channel.

[@PilotOli]

Appreciate it! Hoping to release some more videos this summer so stay tuned!

[@zachchalmers8669]

Hi could you give an idea of what gcses results you had ive got modtly bs so far i love physics and maths although not algebra could you help by giving me some tips for what gcse grade i should aim for thanks

[@norwayspotter26]

I loved hearing your story. I am a person who severly hates math, and I am not good at it, but I am still in love with planes. I assume you were a genius and had very good grades, but I am asking for advice for perhaps someone who doesnt. Thanks

[@Karani0]

Hi! Thanks for sharing this, its really inspiring. I'm currently 17 in the US, and I feel like what you said at 4:56 is quite literally what i'm thinking right now. While all my friends are thinking about universities, I want to do flight school, which is just as expensive. Going to Uni and a flight school would be so much more expensive, and money isn't something my family has. But i've also seen online that having a degree is what you should really do, as a bounce back in case being a pilot doesn't work out for any reason, and also the fact that airlines tend to prefer people with degrees (I'm guessing your work experience helped out alot) Now i'm just stuck contemplating about what I should do while juggling a ton of homework lol. What do you think? Should I just take a leap of faith and devote my life to being a pilot like you did? Thanks.

[@PilotOli]

In the UK, I was able to do a degree at the same time as my flight training. It’s included in the cost of the course. Anything like that on the US?

[@ALEN-404]

@@PilotOliwhat degree is included in the cost of pilot training and how did u pay for your training was it all you or parents or was it like a loan. I’m an aspiring pilot aged 15 :)

[@Dawid634]

as a 13 year old teen who has dreams of being a B777 pilot, i have a local small airport 10 minut es from my house, Waterford Airport, my parents bought me 30MINS flight lesson for 150EURO so i can learn how to fly a little bit but i have to wait until i will be 14 years old, i cannot wait!

[@KIDplaysCODM]

Thanks i really up to you as the person who became a pilot at 21 i"ll try as hard as i can to be a pilot the age of 18

[@AviationWithElliott]

Fantastic Video! And Well Done. Do You Have Any Advice For Studying Exams / What Worked Well [eg. Question Banks]? Currently Studying For PPL Exams. Thanks!

[@PilotOli]

Yes questions banks worked very well. But don’t just learn the answers! Make sure you use them to understand why

[@AviationWithElliott]

@@PilotOli Roger Thanks!

[@dotdotdotstop195]

Do you need to do your a levels because many people have told me different things and im not sure what to do

[@n1msu]

Congrats matey for fulfilling a dream of mine. My parents were willing to remortgage their house to put me through training. I had flying lessons from age 12-16; in C150s amd the 170 and PA28 as a treat (they would cost an extra 40 quid an hour to have lessons in) at 16 my parents became bankrupt but also just prior to that found out that my eyesight is no where near good enough to even achieve a CPL. This isn't a pity party for me, I accept my fate now I'm in my 30s. This is more some encouragement for you, because whenever you have bad days, feel negative which everyone does from time to time. Just remember what a privilege it is to be able to fly. It's only recently though that I've realised that it's not actually flying that interests me; it actually makes me nervous; it's the aircraft and all its systems, life support and structure etc which really invigorates me when I learn further about them! All the best Oli! edit: I just watched that you got your trial flight aged 12 too haha. I saved up my Xmas money to get mine from Argos in 1999 for 100quid at the time haha.

[@PilotOli]

Wow what a story! Truly touching. Thank you for sharing

[@mccarey5932]

Can you not wear glasses as a pilot?

[@n1msu]

​@@PilotOli No problem at all, all the best in your career!

[@n1msu]

@@mccarey5932 You can wear glasses as a pilot, there's just certain eye conditions which prevent being able to gain a class 1 medical certificate. When I was 17 I had tiny white specs in my eyes (not noticeable to me), kinda like cataracts, which can cause all soerts of issues such as small blind spots. But within reason, glasses to correct distorted eye lenses is totaly fine. Good question though.

[@user-zy8fo4it8u]

great stuff. Any a320 videos upcoming???

[@PilotOli]

Unfortunately I’m not allowed to record whilst in flight. But will try do my best to get good content coming soon!

[@JulianShagworthy]

Just in the interests of transparency and addressing the elephant in the room - to become an airline pilot at 21 will require a substantial bank loan (circa £50k - £120k), usually secured against a family member's property. Concentrate on achieving excellent grades in school first and foremost, then think about how you will raise that kind of money.

[@trainfan7856]

Thanks for the video. I'm starting lessons as a teen, in the Warrier III. I hope to one day fly the 737, because it's my favorite airliner. Awesome video. BTW, what did you train in?

[@PilotOli]

Thanks for the comment, best of luck! I trained in DA42s and DA40s. Loads of videos on my channel flying them

[@trainfan7856]

@@PilotOli awesome! Great luck in the A320 to you! It’s a beast!

[@Emily_ru55]

Would you say it’s quicker to do part 61 flight school as you can have more time to get flying hours? And revise at home ?

[@NetworkerExpress]

Wicked stuff dude, stumbled across this by chance in my recommended videos and was happy it's something cool for once! I was wondering as well what funding is like. Tried looking into it in the UK and just can't figure any way of making it work; most if not all of the schemes open are self-funded, when I look into finance options the loans have to be secured against a property (which my parents don't own), and really can't find any other way of making it work. Am I missing something and do you have any advice please? Many thanks!

[@PilotOli]

Hi, best thing to do is speak to a flight school and they can give their recommendations.

[@nicky6728]

Good for you kid.

[@tvflight7858]

Recently I was told that I can get class 2 medical. Unfortunately, I cant afford flight school now and I need a few years, do you think its ok if I'll be over 30 by then or is it the sooner the better?

[@mr.traindude1576]

Well done! What airline are you doing your line training with?

[@lutestringuk]

Hi, May I ask what which area of the UK you are based from, btw loved the video

[@EnabSnnema]

Hi oli did you have any a levels when u started ur journey and during the airline interviews where a levels necessary to getting a job. Cheers

[@Usman.p]

I have a question. There are some universities that do pilot training for only £9000 a year for 3 years. Is that the same as normal flight schools and will you be able to get the same jobs as someone who went to flight schools.

[@jeanpaulpeters2963]

Could you please expand more on financing ? How exactly did you finance your training ? What about the type rating financing ?