

If “pilot” is a generic name, the commander is primarily responsible for a flight. What is the difference, then, between a commander and a pilot? Even with a degree in one of these options, pilots continue for years to obtain other specific qualifications according to their interests and career. Either requires preparatory courses and assessments regulated by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). In Brazil, there are two main pilot licenses: the private pilot and the commercial pilot. We understand, then, this denomination as a professional description, without going into the specific merit of qualifications, seniority, or degree of experience. We can say that pilots are all those individuals qualified and licensed to fly aircraft – professionally or for leisure, in the civil or military area. Now, let’s answer a common question among passengers and enthusiasts in the aeronautical world: what is the difference between a commander and a pilot?

We’ve already presented a step-by-step guide here for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a pilot in executive aviation.
