Pilot CV Example and Writing Guide

Airlines and flight schools first look at your licence, type rating and flight hours on a pilot CV. These must be accurate, current and easy to read; everything else comes after them.

Put licences and ratings at the top

Write your licence type (CPL, ATPL or frozen ATPL), the issuing authority, type ratings and medical class, with validity dates.

Break down your flight hours

Give total hours, hours on type, PIC and multi-crew hours separately. Make sure the numbers match your logbook.

List additional qualifications

English language proficiency level, instructor ratings, aircraft types and type of operation (short, medium, long haul) strengthen your CV.

What Every Pilot CV Should Include

• Licence type and issuing authority
• Type ratings
• Flight hours (total, on type, PIC)
• Medical certificate and English proficiency level

Example Work Experience Lines

Write your experience in the same concrete, measurable way:

• "Built 3,200 hours on type on short and medium-haul routes."
• "Supported newly joined first officers after simulator sessions during line training."

Skills You Can Highlight

Completed Pilot CV Example

This example is a real PDF created with MobilCV. All names and companies are fictional, and the portrait in the photo version was generated with AI and does not show a real person. Adding a photo is optional and customs differ by country.

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