A Pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. Pilots are required to go through many hours of flight training and theoretical study, that differ depending on the country. The first step is acquiring the Private Pilot License [PPL], Or Private Pilot Certificate. This takes at least 40 hours of flight time with a Certified Flight Instructor [CFI]. The private pilot can earn $73,280 for doing their job.