The route provides structure
Training, licenses, ratings, experience and English according to your starting point.
Training in the United States
U.S. pilot training shaped by your experience
Your license and flight hours change the route. Aerolíder helps identify your starting point and build the conditions for professional progression.
Five entry points
Find the entry point closest to your profile
These levels guide the first conversation; they do not replace reviewing licenses, hours, documents and current conditions.
- 01
ROOKIE
For people starting flight training from zero who want to understand the full sequence.
Explore ROOKIE - 02
ICAO / EASA CPL
For holders of a commercial license issued outside the FAA system who need to assess how to continue.
- 03
FAA CPL
For pilots who already hold an FAA commercial license and want to plan the next stage.
- 04
FAA CFI
For pilots with FAA instructor experience preparing for later stages.
- 05
EXPERTS
For advanced profiles that need an individual review of background, requirements and goals.
A clear sequence
How the pathway is built
Exact components vary by profile, but the decision process can be understood.
Starting point
Review license, hours, ratings, English and relevant background.
Requirements and gaps
Identify remaining steps and conditions to confirm.
Training and experience
Order the stages that may add qualifications and professional development.
Advanced progression
Where relevant, assess a path toward ATP within an advanced program.
Professional outlook
A large opportunity still requires real preparation
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 18,200 openings each year for airline and commercial pilots from 2024 to 2034. This is a market projection, not a job guarantee.
The student builds the profile
Complete requirements, maintain performance, develop hours and prepare to compete.
Employers decide
Operators assess experience, skills, English, authorizations and performance in their own processes.
Official references: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Student immigration pathway
Programs that may support an F-1 visa application
After admitting an eligible student, an SEVP-certified institution may register them in SEVIS and issue Form I-20. The student then applies for an F-1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate; the institution does not grant the visa.
What the institution provides
Program admission, the applicable registration and Form I-20 when authorized to enroll F-1 students.
Practical training when applicable
Some programs may include CPT or OPT related to the field of study. Availability depends on the program, eligibility, DSO and required authorizations.
What the student completes
Consular application, documentation, interview, maintenance of status and all personal and academic requirements.
Official references: U.S. Department of State, student visas, SEVP, practical training
Before we meet
Questions about U.S. pathways
Can I start without flight experience?
Yes. ROOKIE is the entry point from zero. The specific sequence and conditions are confirmed after reviewing your profile.
What if I already hold a commercial license?
The issuing authority, hours and experience determine which entry point applies. Documents must be reviewed before defining a route.
Does the pathway include ATP?
ATP may be part of advanced programs. Its relevance and requirements depend on the profile and current conditions.
Does the school issue the F-1 visa?
An SEVP-certified institution may issue Form I-20 after admission. A U.S. embassy or consulate decides the F-1 visa application.
How much does it cost, and how long does it take?
That depends on your starting point and route. Current cost, duration and academic components are confirmed after reviewing your profile.
Your current license starts the conversation
Send us your background. We will reply by email to prepare the next steps around your profile.