The FAA reported 20,069 original issuances of commercial pilot certificates… major U.S. airlines hired only about 4,500 pilots in 2025…

Passing the sim isn't about flying a perfect flight or knowing everything about the jet. It's about demonstrating that you are a safe, professional, and adaptable pilot who can be trained to operate at the highest level of business aviation by flawlessly executing a prescribed set of maneuvers.