Height Requirements
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Height Requirements
Right, I am thinking of being an airline pilot when I am older but the height is the problem.
I am 190cm (6'2") at the age of 15.4, hopefully this is the end of my growth spurt.
Can anyone tell me whether I would meet the standards to be an airline pilot?
I am 190cm (6'2") at the age of 15.4, hopefully this is the end of my growth spurt.
Can anyone tell me whether I would meet the standards to be an airline pilot?
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190 is no problem but 5-10 cm more and there might be issues. Some airliners/flight schools do mention that candidates taller than 190cm will have to test fit the training aircraft before accepted. Your total height is not the problem but specifically the height of your back/knees could cause an issue.
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I am on the other end of the spectrum at just 5'2" and no problems either, with the exception of 'political' requirements set by some recruiters. And I personally know someone that at 6'9" is happily flying a 737.
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I am 5feet 3inches tall and I just wish I had your height.Dont worry about your height. Training in a smaller aircraft might be a little bit uncomfortable like the C152. But you dont have to worry about bigger aircrafts. Just concentrate getting yourself a class one medical.
