Organizations like the FAA sometimes use “license” and “certificate” interchangeably on their website, but the official term for a piece of paper that gives you the legal right to fly an aircraft is, ...

Which pilot license do you need when you want to become an airline pilot? The kind of pilot license you need depends on your requirements. Do you prefer to take your friends along for a weekend trip ...

Commercial pilot’s licenses are often what is thought of when discussing aviation jobs, but private pilot’s do have options to make money too. [Credit: iStock] A Private Pilot's License (PPL) ...

If you're passionate about flying and air travel and want to secure a potentially lucrative job, obtaining a helicopter pilot license can be worth it. Many career paths in aviation await you as a ...

WASHINGTON -- The government is making it harder for private pilots from foreign countries to get licenses to fly in the United States. Until now, pilots with valid licenses -- even those from ...