Pilot CV Example
A pilot CV should be built so that total flight hours, licence type (ATPL/CPL), type ratings and aircraft flown are visible at first glance. Airlines scan this information in seconds; a CV that does not give a clear hours breakdown gets filtered out.
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Daniel Foster
First Officer — A320
London, UK
Summary
First Officer with 3,400 total flight hours and an A320 type rating. I have operated domestic and short-to-medium-haul international routes, and I fly with a high commitment to SOP discipline, CRM and safety culture. I hold ICAO English Level 5.
Experience
First Officer — A320 Family · Private airline
May 2022 – Present- ›Flew 2,600+ hours on the A320/A321 fleet on domestic and international operations.
- ›Operated in full compliance with SOPs at constrained airfields and in winter and high-traffic conditions.
- ›Prepared pre-flight performance, fuel and NOTAM analyses and ran the briefing with the captain.
- ›Passed simulator proficiency checks (OPC/LPC) first time.
Flight Instructor (FI) — Single Engine · Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
Jan 2020 – Apr 2022- ›Delivered 700+ hours of flight training to PPL and CPL students on single-engine aircraft.
- ›Planned and delivered navigation, night-flying and basic instrument-flying sorties.
- ›Kept student progress records and training documentation in line with UK CAA requirements.
Skills
Education
BSc Air Transport Pilot Training · University of the West of England (2015 – 2019)
What to Highlight in a Pilot CV
- ✓Give total hours, PIC/SIC hours and a type-by-type breakdown clearly at the very top, table-style.
- ✓Clearly state your licence (ATPL/CPL), type ratings and validity dates.
- ✓Always state your ICAO English level and Class 1 medical status.
- ✓Show the variety of operations you have flown (domestic, international, cargo, night, constrained airfields).
- ✓Highlight a clean record on simulator checks and audits with phrases like "passed first time".
Technical Skills
- •ATPL/CPL licence
- •Type rating (e.g. A320/B737)
- •Instrument flying (IR) & navigation
- •Flight performance & fuel planning
- •MCC / CRM practice
- •EFB & flight documentation
- •Safety reporting (SMS)
Soft Skills
- •Situational awareness
- •Decision making under pressure
- •In-team communication (CRM)
- •Discipline & procedural compliance
- •Calmness & self-control
Common Mistakes
- ✕Leaving the flight-hours breakdown (total/PIC/by type) unclear.
- ✕Not stating licence and rating validity dates.
- ✕Omitting your ICAO English level.
- ✕Listing only company names instead of the variety of operations.
- ✕Padding the CV with unnecessary detail that spills over two pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should flight hours appear on a pilot CV?
In a short block at the very top: total hours, PIC/SIC split and hours by type (e.g. "A320: 2,600 hours"). Recruitment teams look at this block first; hours buried inside the experience narrative get missed.
How do I apply to an airline if I have no type rating?
Foreground your frozen CPL/ATPL, total hours and MCC/JOC training, and apply to non-type-rated positions. Flight instructor (FI) hours also count as valuable total experience — always show them separately.
How many pages should a pilot CV be and what must it include?
One page is ideal. Licence type, type ratings, hours breakdown, ICAO English level, Class 1 medical status and last flight date must appear; hobbies and unrelated jobs should be cut.
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