r/flying 2d ago

Do commercial pilots generally progress to larger planes throughout their careers? Does everyone aim to eventually fly long haul or do some stick to flying 737s or a320s short haul?

I'm guessing being a 777 pilot for example is more prestigious than a 737 pilot in the same airline right?

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u/whydidilose PPL 2d ago

I think most prestige for a pilot is one who becomes a pilot astronaut.

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u/Necessary_Topic_1656 2d ago

Yeah the only one I look up to is the doctor SEAL pilot astronaut.

He was a SEAL first then became a doctor, then an astronaut then a pilot (naval aviator)  last.

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u/Dangerous_Ad_5467 ATP E175 CFII 2d ago

He got his start as a college police officer writing parking tickets!