What lisence do you have to have to be a pilot?

To be a pilot, you typically need a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license in the United States, with the most common being a Private Pilot Certificate. Additionally, pilots must pass written, oral, and practical exams, as well as meet medical requirements. For commercial flying, a Commercial Pilot Certificate is required, and for airline transport, an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate is necessary. Each license has specific training and experience requirements that must be fulfilled.